I’ve accepted a job offer that is contingent on me getting an Interim secret security clearance. My main red flags are foreign contacts. I live with my parents-in-law who are citizens of a country that is mid-tier as far as friendliness with the US. They own the house, we pay rent. They were granted military PIP, so my MIL is now a greencard holder and my FIL’s greencard is still pending. They are both working towards US citizenship. I’ve also listed some of my wife’s aunts and uncles as foreign contacts as we see them at family gatherings, but my communication with them is very casual.
So my questions are:
Does living with my in laws make it highly likely that my interim will be denied?
Has anybody been in a similar situation when applying for an interim clearance, and is so, what was the outcome?
Keep in mind that a denial of an interim just means they couldn’t clear you immediately. It may not mean a full denial. If they opt for a full background investigation, with a personal interview (depends on the level) you will have an opportunity to explain your situation.
Thanks for your response. Unfortunately, my job offer is contingent on me getting an Interim clearance, so I will likely lose the job if I don’t get interim.
I know someone who got an interm secret, then a full secret, when her live in boyfriend was a foreign national of a non ally country. He did have his green card, sounds similar enough to your situation.
But for my 1 story, I’m sure there’s a bunch of denial stories. Best of luck.
Thanks for sharing this. I think it must have a lot to do with how well you’re able to mitigate these factors in the comments of the SF86. I did my best to do so, so hopefully it’ll work out.
On the form-filling side, a few things help. Your in-laws belong in the relatives section as well as anyone you live with, so make sure their details are complete and consistent everywhere they appear, including citizenship status and green card information. If you know an A-number or document details, enter them accurately; if you truly do not, say so rather than guessing. The comments fields are the right place for plain, factual context, such as how long you have lived together, the rent arrangement, and their path toward citizenship. List every foreign contact the form asks for, even casual ones, and do not leave anything out. If you are unsure how something should be categorized, ask your FSO before or after submission so corrections can be made.