H-1B Remanded — Information Technology (2006): the director denied the petition based on the beneficiary's

Decision Summary

The director denied the petition based on the beneficiary's inadmissibility under economic sanctions against Iran. The AAO found no evidence that the beneficiary was an agent, employee, or contractor of the Iranian government or an Iranian business, as prohibited by regulation. Therefore, the director's decision was withdrawn and the case was remanded for a new decision on the merits of the H-1B petition.

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