Missing the reporting of foreign travel might seem trivial, but in the world of security clearances, it's a big deal. Continuous vetting (CV) will catch unreported foreign travel, potentially putting your clearance in jeopardy.
391. (iii) Reports involving classified foreign government information will be reported to the Director, Defense Technology Security Administration (DoD).
Foreign independent contractors must submit IRS Form W-8BEN or W-8BEN-E to certify their foreign status and claim any applicable tax treaty benefits. The US company may also need to file Form 1099-NEC if certain conditions are met, though this is more common for domestic contractors.
Individuals to whom these regulations apply must use Form DS-1887, Foreign Contact Report (available on MyData), to report all contacts for which reports are required. If the official duty station is a U.S. mission or post abroad, the report must be submitted to either the RSO or PSO.
Non-U.S. citizens do not qualify for a security clearance. However, if a non-U.S. citizen requires access to U.S. classified information and meets the requirements of the 32 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 117.10(k), a Limited Access Authorization (LAA) no higher than the Secret level may be issued.
Before filing a complaint under the ICWPA, we recommend you contact the DoD Hotline at (800) 424-9098 for advice on filing procedures and timelines. This unclassified website cannot receive classified information. Please use the applicable classified DoD Hotline web pages listed above to submit your complaint.
What are the consequences of failing to report unofficial foreign contact? Failing to report unofficial foreign contact for contractors under the security cognizance of the DoD could result in disciplinary action, up to and including the loss of your security clearance.
The simple answer is that in the United States, you do NOT get security clearance ``on my own.'' You need to be eligible for work that requires a clearance, and then, your hiring company (the company or business or government agency) that is hiring you SPONSORS you to get your clearance. Sponsorship is the first step.
1 Answer 1 No, you cannot. However, individuals cannot obtain one. All security clearances are granted through an employer, either the government or a private contractor.
In addition to federal agencies, those working for private organizations that have contracts with the government require a security clearance. Employees of companies, non-profit organizations, think tanks, and research organizations with federal contracts or grants may need to undergo this background investigation.