Security clearance (SC) invalid due to working abroad for 6 months?

[supadid]

Hi,

There is a potential role for me but I am told that my SC clearance could now be invalid having been working in Norway for 6 months, does this sound right?

Thanks!

[gingerjedi]

Hi,

There is a potential role for me but I am told that my SC clearance could now be invalid having been working in Norway for 6 months, does this sound right?

Thanks!

No.

China, Iran or North Korea maybe. Play dumb, who's saying it could be invalid? The agent who no longer has the role I bet.

[northernladuk]

Is it because you are called Anders Behring Breivik?

[Zippy]

Have you been working at a heavy water factory?

[malvolio]

It's possible. You;ve been out of sight of the UK security services and any List X company. They don't know where you went when you were in Norway (if, indeed, you were in Norway... ).

However there is absolutely zero reason why you shouldn't be allowed to apply for the role; clearance only matters when you've got the job, and only the sponsor can judge if you're eligible for clearance. If the agent is inclined to argue, point him at the Cabinet Office rules on clearance published on their website; I'll bet he's never even heard ofthem.

[TheFaQQer]

It's possible. You;ve been out of sight of the UK security services and any List X company. They don't know where you went when you were in Norway (if, indeed, you were in Norway... ).

However there is absolutely zero reason why you shouldn't be allowed to apply for the role; clearance only matters when you've got the job, and only the sponsor can judge if you're eligible for clearance. If the agent is inclined to argue, point him at the Cabinet Office rules on clearance published on their website; I'll bet he's never even heard ofthem.

Nor had the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills when I spoke to them last