Vetting of Dual Citizens and Naturalized Citizens for Service in the National Security Workforce : RAND Corporation , October 23 , 2025
Vetting of Dual Citizens and Naturalized Citizens for Service in the National Security Workforce : RAND Corporation , October 23 , 2025
From the report: “Applicants for national security positions must navigate the federal personnel vetting (PV) process to adjudicate their eligibility for a security clearance. For individuals who are dual or naturalized citizens (D/NCs), the process may be more complex due to such factors as perceptions about foreign citizenship, perceptions about the possession of a foreign passport, and government concerns about extensive foreign connections. D/NCs often have language skills and cultural knowledge that are needed for national security work. However, D/NCs can be deterred from even applying for clearances because of uncertainty and even misinformation about the citizenship requirements to obtain a clearance, the complex and sometimes confusing PV process, and perceptions regarding both lengthy processing times and a higher potential for rejection. These issues can prevent departments, agencies, and cleared industry contractor organizations from fully using the needed skills and expertise of D/NCs in sensitive positions.”
Authors - Walsh, Stephanie J., Beaghley, Sina, Stebbins, David, Maslov, Nikolay, Pigott, TheilineSubjects
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