Can dual citizens get top secret clearance?

None. Realistically, there is high chance you will not get any security clearance (secret or top secret) as a dual citizen, but this is done on an individual basis. You still could get Top Secret security clearance with dual citizenship, it is just much less likely.

Can you become a seal with dual citizenship?

CITIZENSHIP. You must be a U.S. citizen to become a SEAL or SWCC. Non-citizens with permanent residency status may join the Navy and apply for conversion to SEAL or SWCC training after at least two years of service at your first command. Dual citizenship is not allowed.

Can you join the FBI with dual citizenship?

THE FBI PRE-SCREENINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS born citizen • Naturalized U.S. citizen • Dual citizenship (U.S. citizen AND citizen of a foreign country) o Note: Special Agents who are dual citizens must renounce their foreign citizenship(s).

Will I lose my US citizenship if I become a citizen of another country?

A U.S. citizen may naturalize in a foreign state without any risk to his or her U.S. citizenship. Dual nationals owe allegiance to both the United States and the foreign country. They are required to obey the laws of both countries, and either country has the right to enforce its laws.

Can you join the military if you have dual citizenship?

The US government and by extension the US military does not officially recognize dual citizenship. Before you can take the oath of office you must prove you are a citizen of the United States. There IS no such thing as dual citizenship in the armed forces as a commissioned officer.

Can dual citizens work for the CIA?

You must be a U.S. citizen or a dual-national U.S. citizen to work at CIA. If you are in the process of becoming a U.S. citizen, you can apply as soon as you are awarded citizenship, but not before. Also, you must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for a job at CIA.

Do dual citizens have to pay taxes in both countries?

Dual citizens who are living abroad may owe taxes to both the United States and the country in which they earn their income. Some countries have tax treaties that eliminate a citizen’s tax liability, meaning that they will only have to pay taxes in one country.

Can I serve in another country’s military?

A U.S. national who is a resident or citizen of a foreign country may be subject to compulsory military service in that country. Federal statutes long in force prohibit certain aspects of foreign military service originating within the United States.

Can a US citizen hold dual citizenship with another country?

Under current US law however, American citizens can hold dual nationality with another country. US citizens granted citizenship in a foreign state are under no legal obligation under US law to renounce their US citizenship.

Can I enlist in the army with dual citizenship?

According to this regulation, those with dual citizenship are cleared to enlist in the Army. However, they are not permitted to enlist within any military occupational specialty (MOS) that requires a security clearance from the Department of Defense.

Can a security clearance holder surrender their citizenship?

Renouncing Your Citizenship. It is perfectly legal for U.S. citizens to hold dual citizenship and even multiple passports, although security clearance holders must surrender any foreign passports to their security officer. There is a difference, however, between what is legal and what the government finds acceptable for security clearance purposes.

Can dual citizenship affect your security clearance application?

But this is rarely true, and such an assumption can lead to entirely avoidable problems – including allegations of falsification – during the security clearance process. With the exception of a handful of countries (mostly in Asia and Africa), obtaining dual citizenship has no impact on the individual’s prior citizenship.