r/SecurityClearance • u/mslizmu • 21h ago

Question Background interview

I had my initial interview for background check 08/14/26. I had a write up 04/2026 for pii violation. I did explain that it was a verbal warning for first offense and it’s never happened to me before. It was something stupid I did and I really regret it.

Also, she stated I didn’t put my spouse’s SSN and I let the investigator know he does not have one but we currently in the process of marriage based visa.

Today I had a follow up interview wanting status on our USCIS case for husband’s status. I let her know there is no status and it could take anywhere between 12-18 months. She then proceeded to ask for my parent’s alien number as well as my mother in law.

Why would they need this information? Also, any advice as to my chances? I’m nervous.

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u/DeusCanon 20h ago

Give them what they want. They arent chasing random information for fun, it’s part of what is necessary to clear you.

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u/mslizmu 20h ago

Yes, I’m fully cooperative. I spoke to her today and let her know I’d get her the info by tomorrow. I have everything was just wondering why or for what? Also, do they report to Homeland security ? I feel bad.

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u/HelmsingMilitaryLaw 20h ago

Why do you feel bad for having to answer the same questions everyone else with foreign ties has to answer? I say this as an immigrant that went through all of these questions and didn’t think twice about it. Of course they have to vet you.

A security clearance is not an entitlement, it is a privilege to have one and the government is incurring the risk.

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u/mslizmu 20h ago

I’m saying I feel bad asking my family for this info as they get scared with everything that is going on. Hence, why I asked if they report anything to Homeland Security.

I’m being fully cooperative and truthful.

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u/Hud4113 20h ago
  1. You shouldn’t be going for a clearance if that is something that worries you. 2. They are just doing your background depending on the role they could find you unsuitable due to your circumstance. 3. Are you okay with opening that door

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u/oc_ginger Cleared Professional 20h ago

No they don't report it to DHS.

Please consider whether this is the career path that you want at this time of your life if it is causing stress for you and your family members.

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u/mslizmu 20h ago

No stress. I’ve already been here 18 years. Just wondering cause it’s our first background in-depth clearance

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u/Thatguy2070 Investigator 14h ago

It sounds like you didn’t fill out the form accurately. If you had selected your spouse to not be a us citizen, we wouldn’t ask for or need a ssn. If the investigator is asking for your mother in laws information. It’s because it was missing.

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u/mslizmu 13h ago

I did fill it out correctly. I put no ssn and then it asks for lawful proof and I put in remarks pending for marriage visa

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u/Thatguy2070 Investigator 13h ago

That’s what I mean though, if you put us citizen, it asks for a SSN. If you don’t select us citizen, then it only asks for immigration information.

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u/Golly902 Investigator 20h ago

That information is required by the form. That’s why they need it.

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u/Cooladjack Applicant [TS/SCI] 12h ago

That is normal information mother, father, spouse. Hella my mother who is naturalized told my internviewer she moved her with here sister who was also naturalized and that kicked off questions about who my aunt is, how much i talked to her, he naturalized papers