Can foreigners get top secret clearance?

Non-U.S. citizens do not qualify for a security clearance. However, if a non-U.S. citizen requires access to U.S. classified information and meets the requirements of the 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 117.10(k), a Limited Access Authorization (LAA) no higher than the Secret level may be issued.

Can you get a security clearance with a foreign spouse?

Close contact with any foreign national is relevant for security clearance purposes if it creates a heightened risk of foreign influence, under Guideline AG 7(a). However, your spouse’s foreign citizenship will not disqualify you, as a matter of law, disqualification to your clearance.

Can permanent residents get clearance?

You can apply for jobs that require security clearance and only the permanent residents and the citizens of the United States, can get such clearance. You will have access to security clearances.

How do I get a US security clearance?

Obtaining a Security Clearance

1. Applicants must go through the application phase, which involves verification of US citizenship, fingerprinting and completion of the Personnel Security Questionnaire (SF-86).
2. The Defense Security Service conducts thorough background checks.

Do they interview spouse for secret clearance?

If your spouse is the only person who can verify certain periods (overseas coverage, social coverage, etc), then your spouse will be interviewed. Interviewing spouses is not preferable but it is sometimes necessary, depending on the circumstances. They interviewed my husband for my “public trust” clearance.

Will I lose my security clearance if I marry an illegal immigrant?

You may not lose your clearance, but just your access while the situation evolves. Continuing to hide a relationship with a foreign national who is also an illegal alien almost guarantees that you will have your clearance revoked.

How can I check my security clearance?

You can check on your clearance three ways:

1. Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS)
2. Security Investigations Index (SII)
3. Call DoD at 1-888-282-7682.