Question for Security Clearance
Good morning! I’m currently interning at Lockheed and recently had a conversation with my boss about return offers. He mentioned that many interns who return do require a security clearance, and that got me thinking about my situation.
I was born in Iran (I wish I wasn’t lol) but moved to the U.S. as a child. The last time I visited Iran was almost a decade ago for a family vacation. I am a U.S. citizen, my parents are U.S. citizens, and my grandparents also live here, so no immediate family in Iran. My family and I have no ties to the Iranian government or anything connected to it which sounds kinda crazy for me to have to mention that since we are U.S. citizens but gotta make sure that’s out the way lol
I was wondering if anyone has experience or insight on whether being born in Iran (or having a similar situation) can prevent someone from obtaining a security clearance. I understand the process is thorough and that every case is evaluated individually, but I’m hoping to see if anyone may have gone through something similar.
I completely understand and expect that there may and will be additional questions, interviews, or steps involved during the process, and I’m more than willing to cooperate, provide any information requested, and answer everything truthfully to them.
I really enjoy my team and my experience here at Lockheed so far, and this is a company I genuinely hope to continue growing and working with. Any advice or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!