KEYWORD: Foreign Influence; Personal Conduct

DIGEST: Applicant successfully mitigated foreign influence concerns raised by having a Russian-resident-citizen father and stepmother and an Iranian-resident-citizen father-in-law and mother-in-law. Her ties to family members living in and connections to the United States are substantial and far outweigh any ties or connections to any relatives in Russia or Iran. Applicant rebutted allegations of improper travel to Russia and Iran. Clearance is granted.

CASENO: 19-03304.h1

DATE: 09/27/2021