How much do spouses affect security clearance eligibility?
Asked by capndrumma67
My job requires me to get a secret level security clearance, possibly top secret at some point. My husband is a Canadian citizen and a US permanent resident. Will his status have a large effect on the process? His family still lives in Canada. Also, I was his sponsor to get his green card and we got it about 2 years ago. Neither one of us has a criminal record and our credit scores and such are pretty much flawless. We do not own any property but we do own 2 cars.

Best Answer:
Due to the fact you have foreign relatives, you will have to complete a "special interview" with a security clearance investigator. They will want to know how often you talk to them, their occupations and employers, etc. This is a routine procedure and it should not affect your ability to get a clearance. Sometimes it can where foreign issues are concerned but not for country's like Canada (friendly).

depend upon ur spouses nature.
Answered by cooldude_10589

When a security clearance is given they do a thorough background on your spouse, relatives and friends as well as yourself. Anything negative in their background can affect your clearance.
Answered by Flyby