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Federal Hiring

Questions and answers

When a job is Open to the public, it means anyone with U.S. citizenship, or who is a national (a resident of American Samoa and Swain Island), may apply. You can verify your citizenship with the Self-Check through E-Verify (uscis.gov), if available in your state of residence.

In general, you must be a U.S. citizen or national to work for the federal government, but there are some exceptions.

Learn more about employment of non-citizens.

Learn more about the employment of U.S. citizens.

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