Wondering if this could be a problem

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The discussion centers on concerns about job prospects in national labs or utility companies for a nuclear engineering graduate who plans to marry an Iranian woman. It highlights the potential impact of marriage on security clearance eligibility, which is crucial for many positions in these fields. The conversation suggests that if a job requires a security clearance, marrying a non-American could complicate the approval process, as those who grant clearances are not subject to anti-discrimination laws. The overall sentiment indicates that the individual may face challenges regardless of marital status, emphasizing the importance of understanding the security clearance requirements for desired positions.
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Hello, I will be looking for work in about a year after I receive my degree in nuclear engineering. Around that time I will also be getting married to a wonderful Iranian lady. My question is, how much are my chances diminished getting a job in a national lab or utilities if I marry her?
 
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Hello, I will be looking for work in about a year after I receive my degree in nuclear engineering. Around that time I will also be getting married to a wonderful Iranian lady. My question is, how much are my chances diminished getting a job in a national lab or utilities if I marry her?

Well, as a non-American, my opinion is that, if that's a risk, perhaps you're living on the wrong country...:wink:
 
See if the jobs you want require a security clearance. If so, you will lose the job if you don't get the clearance. People who approve or deny clearances aren't bound by any laws concerning anti-discrimination or that type of fairness (in the USA). You might have a problem even if you don't marry.
 

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