Posted on Dec 16, 2019
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I'm applying to a foreign study program in Beijing. My current unit lacks an S-2 (jacked up, I know) so our admin had to contact BDE S-2. All they told me was that travel to China is allowed but might affect future renewal of a TS-SCI. How true is this, and is it specific to China because of security concerns. Is it specific to INDOPACOM? For instance, if I apply instead to a study program in Austria would it be better?
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Issue may be the type of travel to China. If it were official government travel with Army, it would not be a big concern. Since it is associated with civilian college study, there could be minor concerns. If you do go, ensure you keep track of dates and any PRC government officials who may contact you for SF 86 and security interview.
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Since my retirement I work in an area that requires SCI. I do know that in this day and age, foreign travel is very highly scrutinized. If it were me, I would not chance it.
I would go for Austria.
I do agree with MAJ Eugene Chu with documenting everything if you do choose China.
I would go for Austria.
I do agree with MAJ Eugene Chu with documenting everything if you do choose China.
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Do you speak mandarin Chinese? If so I wouldn't write of this opportunity yet. Bet definitely document everything.
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2LT Ian H. - It won't hurt your PR if you do go to China - it just might cause the investigator to ask more questions and they may look more into your PR ultimately. The PR investigation might take a little longer.
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The opportunity to speak more fluently in a highly valued language is hard to pass on.
I would go to china
I would go to china
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