Anonymous
Post 09/12/2017 20:59     Subject: Security clearance...help!
Anonymous wrote:OP, do you have dual citizenship?


No. I am just a regular American person.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2017 17:35     Subject: Security clearance...help!
OP, do you have dual citizenship?
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2017 10:28     Subject: Security clearance...help!
Anonymous wrote:My DH was born here and grew up in another country. We have many friends who are not US citizens. I listed all of them. It took forever to track down all the information but being thorough is important.

Those who think "too many foreign contacts" is a bad thing have never left the trailer park. If you live a small town American life, fine. But if you live in a city there's a good chance you have more foreign national friends that you realize.


That's another reason why high level clearance agencies like to recruit straight from college.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2017 10:27     Subject: Re:Security clearance...help!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sorry to highjack this thread, but does anyone know of an attorney who handles security clearance matters in the DC metro area? This thread reminded me that my cousin who is paranoid that her security clearance won't go through because of an in-law. She's a total goody two shoes, but trying to help her out since there seems to be a snag in the process.


FFS what is she going to do, sue the government because she didn't get a clearance? This is not a thing. There are no lawyers who do "security clearance matters" like this.


+1. I work on cases that are appealed like this. You can ask why your clearance wasn't granted. Normally it's for very egregious things. Like the guy who make shooting gestures at polygraphers and threatened to come in with a bomb if he failed. He thought he was hilarious.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2017 10:10     Subject: Security clearance...help!
My DH was born here and grew up in another country. We have many friends who are not US citizens. I listed all of them. It took forever to track down all the information but being thorough is important.

Those who think "too many foreign contacts" is a bad thing have never left the trailer park. If you live a small town American life, fine. But if you live in a city there's a good chance you have more foreign national friends that you realize.
Anonymous
Post 09/12/2017 10:03     Subject: Re:Security clearance...help!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sorry to highjack this thread, but does anyone know of an attorney who handles security clearance matters in the DC metro area? This thread reminded me that my cousin who is paranoid that her security clearance won't go through because of an in-law. She's a total goody two shoes, but trying to help her out since there seems to be a snag in the process.


FFS what is she going to do, sue the government because she didn't get a clearance? This is not a thing. There are no lawyers who do "security clearance matters" like this.


You can appeal the decision and lawyers can be helpful there.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2017 21:44     Subject: Re:Security clearance...help!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sorry to highjack this thread, but does anyone know of an attorney who handles security clearance matters in the DC metro area? This thread reminded me that my cousin who is paranoid that her security clearance won't go through because of an in-law. She's a total goody two shoes, but trying to help her out since there seems to be a snag in the process.


FFS what is she going to do, sue the government because she didn't get a clearance? This is not a thing. There are no lawyers who do "security clearance matters" like this.


Of course there are lawyers that advise people on the security clearance process and represent them at DOHA hearings or personal appearances. Mark Zaid has a good reputation, as does Donna Price.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2017 16:19     Subject: Security clearance...help!
security clearance, a nice rich man's union to prevent H1B, H4, D1/OPT, L1, J-1 scabs




You know, if you are so unhappy with Americans and American policies, you are free to go back to whatever country you are from. National security is more important to me than your hurt feelings.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2017 14:29     Subject: Security clearance...help!
Anonymous wrote:You want to always err on the side of over-including.


right. so you do admit that this is in fact over inclusion and "i see that person every 5 years when i visit india" does not qualify as "close and continuing.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2017 14:11     Subject: Security clearance...help!
Ignore the racists blow-hards in this thread, OP.

But yes, err on the side of including people, rather than not including them.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2017 14:05     Subject: Security clearance...help!
You want to always err on the side of over-including.
Anonymous
Post 09/11/2017 10:42     Subject: Security clearance...help!
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:OP, it'll be fine. My husband has a TS clearance, despite the fact that we have relationships with his friends from grad school who are Iranian and Chinese nationals. Just put down the information and answer honestly and they will investigate it.


For me the assertion that hey have extended family they see every 5 years by traveling halfway around the globe, and don't consider that close and continuing, you will not be mindful of other relationships that are threats.


How is seeing someone once in 5 years close and continuing?