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So, I should not have said "Pakistani". He's actually an American-born, his parents came here in early 80s. Is that still a problem you think? Would a defense c
by pen2l 10y ago
So, I should not have said "Pakistani". He's actually an American-born, his parents came here in early 80s. Is that still a problem you think? Would a defense contractor be hesitant in hiring native-born citizens with parents from a different country of origin?
- dragonwriter 10y ago> Would a defense contractor be hesitant in hiring native-born citizens with parents from a different country of origin? Foreign contacts (including family) may be a complication in security clearance background investigations, IIRC, but AFAIK discriminating directly on that basis (rather than simply requiring the clearance if necessary for the specific job) would be a bright-line violation of the law.
- wavefunction 10y agoFrom what I understand, even a "white person" whose family has been here for generations can get denied clearance due to their ties or relationships to foreign nationals. This is at least true for the CIA and NSA.