The prohibitions in § 560.201 make it unlawful to hire an Iranian national normally located in Iran to come to the United States solely or for the principal purpose of engaging in employment on behalf of an entity in Iran or as the employee of a U.S. person, unless that employment is authorized pursuant to a visa issued by the U.S. State Department or by § 560.505. See also § 560.418 with respect to the release of technology and software.
Code of Federal Regulations
[64 FR 20173, Apr. 26, 1999]