<p>^No, they have to be a US citizen to get a security clearance. It is stated on ALL the federal guidelines for the various federal agencies (DOD, CIA, State Dept etc. etc.). If the person who has a green card became a naturalized citizen, then they would be able to get a security clearance. </p>
<p>Perhaps your friend received the LAA but that has been discussed above.</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/security-clearance-jobs/us-department-of-state-security-clearance.html[/url]”>http://www.military.com/veteran-jobs/security-clearance-jobs/us-department-of-state-security-clearance.html</a></p>
<p><a href=“http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10977.htm[/url]”>http://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10977.htm</a></p>
<p>There are PLENTY of people who wait upwards of a year for their clearance especially if they have relatives living in foreign countries and if they traveled to foreign countries. The investigation will take longer and then the adjudication can take months. Just be sure to answer ALL the questions truthfully on the forms.</p>