I'm getting security clearance at a government lab, will this affect my wife?

[CosmicJ 0]

Hey guys, so I'm getting a job this summer at a government lab and I'll need clearance. I'm told that the background check often includes checking up on spouses/cohabitants. Me and my wife are going to go to the removal of conditions stage soon, and I'm wondering if this will at all affect my wife and her dealings with the NVC. Does anybody know the answer to this?

[Ryan H 3,834]

Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion; OP is asking about ROC process.

[rodceasar 34]

I am also in a similar situation. I currently possess a DOD Secret Clearance. This depends on the type of clearance you are getting and the agency. It can impact the timeframe for completing the background. For a TS, it can be challenging, however I would not worry much. I also have a friend who just married a Canadian who works for the CIA and their investigation was intense and extensive but all depends on the sensitivity of the job and the clearance. This didn't stop his spouse from obtaining her visa.

Every situation is different but it will be investigated and your clearance forms will inquire about whom you communicate with who is not a US citizen and have you list them as well as countries you have traveled, amongst others. This is what increases the timeframe of the investigation for they will look into your ties with foreigners and foreign coutries.

I have been in a situation where recently interviewed for a role and the contracting organization had asked these questions on their application prior to submitting any federal clearance forms and I believe I wasn't selected due to the potential that a clearance would be denyed or delayed based upon this information, since I would've been up for a reinvestigation.

Good luck and you should be fine for the most part...