Albanian-Americans and others interested in U.S.-Albanian relations are encouraged to reach out to members of the Albanian Issues Caucus in the U.S. Congress. These representatives are available to hear concerns and ideas about various issues such as immigration, U.S. Embassy procedures, cultural exchanges, visas (tourist, student, and work), and more.

Purpose of the Caucus:

The Albanian Issues Caucus focuses on six key goals:

1. Promotion of Democratic Institutions: Supporting the peaceful development of democratic systems in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and other Balkan regions with significant Albanian populations.
2. Humanitarian Assistance: Working to alleviate human suffering in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and other regions in the Balkans with Albanian communities.
3. Cultural Exchange: Encouraging greater cultural exchange between Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and other ethnic Albanian-populated areas.
4. Human Rights Advocacy: Promoting the protection of human rights, including those of minority groups, in Albania, Kosovo, North Macedonia, and neighboring regions with ethnic Albanians.
5. Economic Development: Supporting the creation of free-market economies throughout the Balkans to foster prosperity and growth.
6. Strengthening U.S.-Albanian Connections: Facilitating communication and collaboration between Albanian Americans, their ancestral homelands in the Balkans, the U.S. government, and other ethnic communities.