I am very interested in testing and applying to be in the Foreign Service. I do have a questions regarding the security clearance.
After a very dumb mistake, I ended up file for bankruptcy back in 2004. It was discharged in early 2005. I plan on taking the test in February '11 and at that point the bankruptcy will be 6 years old. Since that point, and before that for a matter of fact except for the mistake which lead to bankruptcy, I have been perfect in paying all my obligations and live a debt free life. Is this something that could keep me from getting my security clearance?
Also, I immigrated to the United States when I was 15 and clearly a minor at the time. My family and I came into the country with tourist visas but did not return home. (So we were illegal at that point.) I have since corrected this by going through the process and becoming a naturalized citizen. I have sponsored my parents and they have been issued "green cards" and work permits, now living and working here legally. The same goes for my younger siblings. Could this cause a problem?
Thanks!
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