Joining as a Consultant for a Federal project- What would SECURITY CLEARANCE CHECK in

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Admin]

I am an OPT guy.I got a job as a Consultant for a Federal project.Implementation partner is COMPANY A and Client is Federal Project.They told me after I Joined I will have a SECURITY CHECK.NOW I JOINED AND I HAVE A CHECK THIS WEEK BY FEDERAL CLIENT.I am having a SECURITY CLEARANCE CHECK this week by Federal Client.

Please let me know the process?
Do they check Education, Employment History, Background, Criminal Records? Please advise. Thanks!

This was posted on https://www.facebook.com/desiopt1 on 27th August 2013

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

I think it depends on where you are from

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

This is just a gimmick. They dont check anything.

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

there is nothing to worry abt ......

[DesiOPT-FaceBook-Fan]

this will not effect anything ... the client person will not have your resume .. so tell him truth ..they just do this as a formality to make sure ur a safe person with no criminal record