Your clearance shortage might not be clearance-related at all.
Hiring leaders often assume immigrants, naturalized citizens, or dual nationals can’t get cleared. That’s wrong, and it’s killing your pipeline.
Recruiters are making security calls they shouldn’t.
Myths like “foreign-born = ineligible” or “dual citizenship = automatic rejection” lead to preventable funnel errors.
Reality Check:
⌭ Naturalized citizens are U.S. citizens.
⌭ Dual citizenship isn’t a veto; it’s reviewed under Foreign Preference.
⌭ Foreign family ties raise questions, not automatic disqualification.
⌭ If unclear → escalate to FSO, don’t reject early.
Over-filtering creates fake shortages, longer time-to-fill, and reputational damage. Mature contractors win because they:
⌭ Build a Review lane
⌭ Stop passport myths
⌭ Train recruiters on what NOT to disqualify
Clearance decisions use the whole-person concept. Honesty matters more than birthplace. If you’re serious about cleared talent, audit your funnel today.