147.5—Guideline C—Foreign preference.
(a) The concern.
When an individual acts in such a way as to indicate a preference for a foreign country over the United States, then he or she may be prone to provide information or make decisions that are harmful to the interests of the United States.
(4)
Accepting educational, medical, or other benefits, such as retirement and social welfare, from a foreign country;
(9)
Performing or attempting to perform duties, or otherwise acting, so as to serve the interests of another government in preference to the interests of the United States.
(c) Conditions that could mitigate security concerns include:
(1)
Dual citizenship is based solely on parents' citizenship or birth in a foreign country;
(2)
Indicators of possible foreign preference (e.g., foreign military service) occurred before obtaining United States citizenship;