§ 8771. Exclusion of citizens of Iran seeking education relating to the nuclear and energy sectors of Iran

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(a)In general The Secretary of State shall deny a visa to, and the Secretary of Homeland Security shall exclude from the United States, any alien who is a citizen of Iran that the Secretary of State determines seeks to enter the United States to participate in coursework at an institution of higher education (as defined in section 1001(a) of title 20) to prepare the alien for a career in the energy sector of Iran or in nuclear science or nuclear engineering or a related field in Iran.

(b)Applicability Subsection

(a)applies with respect to visa applications filed on or after August 10, 2012.

(Pub. L. 112–158, title V, § 501, Aug. 10, 2012, 126 Stat. 1258.)

Termination of Section

For termination of section, see section 8785(a) of this title.

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Public Law 112–158
To strengthen Iran sanctions laws for the purpose of compelling Iran to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons and other threatening activities, and for other purposes

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Sec. 501
EXCLUSION OF CITIZENS OF IRAN SEEKING EDUCATION RELATING TO THE NUCLEAR AND ENERGY SECTORS OF IRAN

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Pub. L. 112–158, title V, § 501
126 Stat. 1258

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§ 8771

Exclusion of citizens of Iran seeking education relating to the nuclear and energy sectors of Iran

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U.S.C.§ 1001

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