Pouria Amirshahi
Pouria Amirshahi | |
|---|---|
 Amirshahi in 2025 | |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
| Assumed office 18 July 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Julien Bayou |
| Constituency | Paris's 5th constituency |
| In office 20 June 2012 – 27 June 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | M'jid El Guerrab |
| Constituency | Ninth Overseas Constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 27 March 1972 Shemiran, Iran |
| Citizenship | France • Iran |
| Political party | The Ecologists (2024–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Socialist Party (1988–1994; 2002–2016) Independent (1994–2002; 2016–2024) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Pantheon-Sorbonne University |
Pouria Amirshahi (born 27 March 1972) is a French politician.[1] He was a member of the National Assembly for the Ninth constituency for French residents overseas.[2]
In June 2025, Amirshahi's visa application to the United States was rejected.[3] He had planned to travel to Washington, D.C. and Boston to meet with progressive lawmakers.[3] Amirshahi had initially applied for a Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) which was rejected, before applying for a standard visa and being banned from entering the United States.[4]
References
- ^ Pineau, Elizabeth; Vidalon, Dominique (July 8, 2024). "France faces coalition puzzle after left-wing surge in election". Reuters. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ "M. Pouria Amirshahi". Assemblée Nationale. Retrieved March 7, 2016.
- ^ a b Stradic, Ségolène Le (June 19, 2025). "French Lawmaker Says He Was Denied Entry Into the United States". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Cassini, Sandrine (June 19, 2025). "French MP banned from entering the US". Le Monde. Retrieved June 20, 2025.