# Residency/Work waiver **URL:** \ **Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\ **Created:** [January 16, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/residency-work-waiver/17844 "2024-01-16T22:39:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![b4cmaro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@b4cmaro](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/b4cmaro)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2024, 10:39pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/residency-work-waiver/17844/1 "2024-01-16T22:39:04Z")
My brother-in-law just arrived in the US with his green card in December. His background is in IT, and applied for a position with a contract company that supports the Department of Veterans Affairs. Everything looked good for him to receive a job offer, but they came back and told him he would not qualify for a Public Trust background check. They advised he needed to live in and work in the US for three years to receive a Public Trust approval. I have not found this documented anywhere - wondering if it is accurate. And if it is, would a waiver be available for that requirement. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Marko](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/marko/32/103_2.png) [@Marko](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Marko)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 1:43pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/residency-work-waiver/17844/2 "2024-01-17T13:43:34Z")
Permanent residents can be in a low or moderate risk public trust position, but not high risk unless there is an extraordinary need that cannot be filled by a U.S. citizen. The residency investigation requirement for a government credential is outlined in Appendix A of this document. > **[cred-standards.pdf](https://www.opm.gov/suitability/suitability-executive-agent/policy/cred-standards.pdf)** > > 403.24 KB ---
**Author:** ![b4cmaro](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/74df32/32.png) [@b4cmaro](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/b4cmaro)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 7:06pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/residency-work-waiver/17844/3 "2024-01-17T19:06:05Z")
Thanks for the comment and link