r/foreignservice

I was born abroad and moved to the US when I was a kid. I have dual citizenship with the US and the other country. Issue is…my birth country is very controversial, definitely a top-3 global villain at the moment. I haven’t been back since my family immigrated, which was over two decades ago. I only keep in touch with one person from that country: my grandma. I’d be happy to renounce my citizenship from that country if I get deep into the FSO application process.

Do I have a chance of passing the security clearance? I hope that my birthplace won’t lead to an automatic rejection. Anyone else in this situation?

Hi everyone! I am a second-tour officer getting in-come experience at the moment. I don’t bid till next summer but I’ve been hearing how challenging the current bid cycle is- so many bidders, so few jobs. Do yall have any advice on how to be competitive in order to secure an overseas assignment for your third tour? Or a solid domestic tour? Thank you for any advice you may have!