2007-06-20 07:54:32 · 6 answers · asked by juluis21 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
no, the basic requirements for a security clearance is to be a U.S. citizen and have lived in the country for the past 3 years. Military and federal employees are exempt from the residency requirements. I know this because I work for DHS and had to pass a BI to get a high level security clearance. And I work with Border Patrol Agents to help them get their Clearance.
2007-06-20 13:44:37 · answer #1 · answered by Hillary J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Being a citizen of Ireland I can attest to this personally, and the answer is unfortunately... NO.
I enlisted into the US Army with a Green Card and was restricted to jobs not requiring a security clearance but believe me you will still have plenty of choices ( based on your Asvab scores of course ).
Now while you are in the Military you will be able to apply for your citizenship. The beauty of this is that your residency time in the United States is no longer applicable to you plus I believe the application fees are waved. ( not sure about the fees because I had to pay for mine but that was 4 years ago ).
If you plan on being in the Military beyond 8 years you MUST have your citizenship anyway.
Also FYI, if you obtain your citizenship within your 1st enlistment then there will be no stopping you from reenlisting for that job which required the security clearance.
If you plan on staying in the United States and want to serve in the military then you will come out tops in the long run...it just takes time.
I did it and have no regrets whatsoever.
2007-06-21 00:06:58 · answer #2 · answered by GaZ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO. you must be a Citizen in order to get a Clearance.
2007-06-20 16:31:02 · answer #3 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no you have to be a US citizen not many get a security clearance!
2007-06-20 16:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by Caylee's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.
You must be a US citizen, pass a background investigation and have have there be a US Government need for you to have that information.
2007-06-20 18:20:05 · answer #5 · answered by MikeGolf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No only after you get your full citizenship. That is why job choices are very limited.
2007-06-20 14:58:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋