5 CFR § 8.3 - Appointment of persons not citizens of the United States.

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title: "5 CFR § 8.3 - Appointment of persons not citizens of the United States."
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title_name: "Administrative Personnel"
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# 8.3 Appointment of persons not citizens of the United States.

Persons who are not citizens of the United States may be recruited overseas and appointed to overseas positions without regard to the Civil Service Act.