Security Clearance job

[quirky 0]

If the USC spouse has a security Clearance job, do you all think that the process will be faster? Do the service centers and stuff

that process the visas know about the spouses security clearance?

[payxibka 10,044]

If the USC spouse has a security Clearance job, do you all think that the process will be faster? Do the service centers and stuff

that process the visas know about the spouses security clearance?

if it was any way I would believe it could be slower....

[Nik+Heather 121]

If your security clearance job is hazardous to your health - in the way that active military might be- Then you can apply for an expedite. There is a standard process for this.

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I'm not sure if a security clearance will make your wait longer or help ensure that you don't get stuck in security checks (having been through them already). Either way, good luck on your visa journey!

Edited April 4, 2009 by Nik+Heather

[pushbrk 12,175]

If your security clearance job is hazardous to your health - in the way that active military might be- Then you can apply for an expedite. There is a standard process for this.

[Edit: Read a little more closely]

I'm not sure if a security clearance will make your wait longer or help ensure that you don't get stuck in security checks (having been through them already). Either way, good luck on your visa journey!

Sometimes a high level security clearance will prompt a more complete detailed vetting that adds time to the petition approval process. Usually it makes no difference but I've never seen anything to indicate it speeds the process in any way.

[Philosykos 0]

If the USC spouse has a security Clearance job, do you all think that the process will be faster? Do the service centers and stuff

that process the visas know about the spouses security clearance?

if it was any way I would believe it could be slower....

Can you explain why? I have been wondering about this, too, as my fiancé works for a government agency.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

If the USC spouse has a security Clearance job, do you all think that the process will be faster? Do the service centers and stuff

that process the visas know about the spouses security clearance?

No and no. Unless there is a problem, name check etc., the security clearance goes very quickly. The majority of the time it takes is sitting in a stack waiting for an adjuicator to get to it. The average "clean" K-1 takes less than 15 minutes to process. Yours may take 13 minutes.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

If the USC spouse has a security Clearance job, do you all think that the process will be faster? Do the service centers and stuff

that process the visas know about the spouses security clearance?

The Texas Service Center no longer handles K-1s. If you sent it there you will be waiting WAY longer than normal.

[Ban Hammer 12,866]

If the USC spouse has a security Clearance job, do you all think that the process will be faster? Do the service centers and stuff

that process the visas know about the spouses security clearance?

i can't think of any reason why it would just based on a security clearance.

[Laura+Tom 2]

Security clearance did not make any difference to our case.

Edited April 4, 2009 by Laura+Tom

[AaronLV 12]

If the USC spouse has a security Clearance job, do you all think that the process will be faster? Do the service centers and stuff

that process the visas know about the spouses security clearance?

The process is not faster. They might know depending on which databases your name is processed through.

Just remember to report the foreign contact immediately to your SFO. However, that should have been reported when you were debriefed from your trip overseas. Also when you have a change in status such as getting married you will need to report it to your SFO also.

[Philosykos 0]

Sometimes a high level security clearance will prompt a more complete detailed vetting that adds time to the petition approval process. Usually it makes no difference but I've never seen anything to indicate it speeds the process in any way.

I would not have expected the fact that the petitioner has already passed security checks for their job to speed up the process in any way, but I still wonder why some people here (and I've seen such statements in other threads) claim that it might slow it down. I can't imagine why, as the person in question would not be in their job if they hadn't passed security checks already.

Edited April 4, 2009 by Philosykos

[pushbrk 12,175]

Sometimes a high level security clearance will prompt a more complete detailed vetting that adds time to the petition approval process. Usually it makes no difference but I've never seen anything to indicate it speeds the process in any way.

I would not have expected the fact that the petitioner has already passed security checks for their job to speed up the process in any way, but I still wonder why some people here (and I've seen such statements in other threads) claim that it might slow it down. I can't imagine why, as the person in question would not be in their job if they hadn't passed security checks already.

The significant foreign contact and prospects of a foreign spouse sometimes prompt even more extensive vetting than that used to get the security clearance in the first place. This will vary with multiple factors not the least of which is the country from which the spouse or fiance(e) will be coming.

[Naz&Omi 0]

Thanks for this topic, I was wondering the same thing... I think there are too many factors (where your spouse is from, what kind of clearance you have, etc. etc.) that affect each person's case for there to be a definite answer... But I'll surely post anything if my case is faster or slower than the Afghan K1's that are waiting with me

Good luck, and definitely keep thinking positively.. I can't imagine a security clearance doing anything but helping validate our requests, so that's what really matters! Time is relative

[AaronLV 12]

Sometimes a high level security clearance will prompt a more complete detailed vetting that adds time to the petition approval process. Usually it makes no difference but I've never seen anything to indicate it speeds the process in any way.

I would not have expected the fact that the petitioner has already passed security checks for their job to speed up the process in any way, but I still wonder why some people here (and I've seen such statements in other threads) claim that it might slow it down. I can't imagine why, as the person in question would not be in their job if they hadn't passed security checks already.

The significant foreign contact and prospects of a foreign spouse sometimes prompt even more extensive vetting than that used to get the security clearance in the first place. This will vary with multiple factors not the least of which is the country from which the spouse or fiance(e) will be coming.

They would not do extra checks at the USCIS stage period. If you have a clearance it assures you that you will not come back with any hits in the background check, and I would surmise that it may even happen quicker or it may actually cause the FBI to not run your name through all of the databases, since you have already been checked and cleared through the databases they are looking through, of course this would depend on the level of clearance you have.

What will happen, is as soon as you have foreign contact you are required to report it to your security office. The security office will go through a series of questions and depending on the answers will decide what, if anything they need to do. Best to keep them in the loop let them know when you file for the visa, and just keep the SFO apprised of the situation. It really is no big deal. They may do some checking of your spouse at that time, or they may just wait until the 5 year update for your clearance. Those factors are determined by the answers to the questions you give when telling them about your spouse.

Thanks for this topic, I was wondering the same thing... I think there are too many factors (where your spouse is from, what kind of clearance you have, etc. etc.) that affect each person's case for there to be a definite answer... But I'll surely post anything if my case is faster or slower than the Afghan K1's that are waiting with me

Good luck, and definitely keep thinking positively.. I can't imagine a security clearance doing anything but helping validate our requests, so that's what really matters! Time is relative

That was my feeling to, the government has already determined you to be a truthful and honest person, and having a clearance you are less likely to commit fraud (I did not say people would not, I just said less likely, that is the perception)

[William33 110]

If your security clearance job is hazardous to your health - in the way that active military might be- Then you can apply for an expedite. There is a standard process for this.

[Edit: Read a little more closely]

I'm not sure if a security clearance will make your wait longer or help ensure that you don't get stuck in security checks (having been through them already). Either way, good luck on your visa journey!

Sometimes a high level security clearance will prompt a more complete detailed vetting that adds time to the petition approval process. Usually it makes no difference but I've never seen anything to indicate it speeds the process in any way.

A security clearance will not expedite your case, nor will it be delayed, unless you are overseas. If you are overseas, trouble is just the beginning of your process.....

I hope you are state-side.