22 U.S.C. § 3949
Limited appointments
2016—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 114–323, § 409(1), substituted “subsections (b) and (c)” for “subsection (b)”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 114–323, § 409(2)(A), substituted “if—” for “if”, inserted subpar. (A) designation before “continued service” and “or” after semicolon at end, and added subpar. (B).
Subsec. (b)(6). Pub. L. 114–323, § 409(2)(B)–(D), added par. (6).
Subsec. (c). Pub. L. 114–323, § 409(3), added subsec. (c).
1994—Subsec. (b)(5). Pub. L. 103–236, as amended by Pub. L. 103–415, added par. (5).
1987—Pub. L. 100–204 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), substituted “subsection (b)” for “section 3951(a) of this title”, and added subsec. (b).
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 10
cases (4 in the last 5 years), 1985–2025 · leading case: Willene Daniels v. Charles Z. Wick, Dir., U.S. Info. Agency, 812 F.2d 729 (D.C. Cir. 1987).
Willene Daniels v. Charles Z. Wick, Dir., U.S. Info. Agency, 812 F.2d 729 (D.C. Cir. 1987). “” 22 U.S.C. § 3949 . The Act also provides a generous grievance procedure, under the aegis of the grievance board that “shall consist of no fewer than [five] members who shall be independent, distinguished citizens of the United States, well known for their integrity, who are…”
Daniels v. Wick, 655 F. Supp. 26 (D.D.C. 1985). “See 22 U.S.C. § 3949 (1982). Plaintiff’s first overseas assignment was to Brazil as a Junior Officer Trainee.”
J.M. Miller v. James A. Baker, Iii, in His Capacity as Sec'y of State, 969 F.2d 1098 (D.C. Cir. 1992). “In April of 1988, the State Department informed her that she had not qualified for tenure, and that she would be separated, pursuant to 22 U.S.C. § 3949 , from the Department in June of that year.”
Julie Beberman v. Antony Blinken, 61 F.4th 978 (D.C. Cir. 2023). “We thus affirm the district court’s decision to dismiss Beberman’s backpay claim, and we dismiss Beberman’s appeal of her interim-relief claims as moot. I Career candidates in the United States Foreign Service are hired for a limited term but become eligible for permanent…”
Walter J. Thomas v. James Baker, in His Off. Capacity as Sec'y of State, 925 F.2d 1523 (D.C. Cir. 1991). “22 U.S.C. § 3949 (a). During their probationary period, the candidates are evaluated and annually ranked within their salary class.”
Miller v. Baker, 749 F. Supp. 293 (D.D.C. 1990). “FSA § 309(a), codified at 22 U.S.C. § 3949 (a). In 1983, plaintiffs limited appointment was extended for an additional five years.”
Beberman v. Blinken (D.D.C. 2024). “1; 22 U.S.C. § 3949 (a). Up to three tenure boards could consider her for tenure through a review of her official employee file, which would include her evaluations and awards.”
Beberman v. Rubio (D.D.C. 2025). “” 22 U.S.C. § 3949 (a). When that trial period ends, the candidate either receives tenure or is “separated from the Foreign Service.”
Beberman v. Blinken (D.D.C. 2025). “1; 22 U.S.C. § 3949 (a). Three tenure boards considered Beberman for tenure by reviewing 1 Citations to Appendix G of the Foreign Affairs Manual refer to the version in effect in 2011 and 2012.”
Meaning of \Temp.\" Work Under 8 U.S.C. § 1101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b)" (OLC 2008). “1350 , 1380 (2002) (defining “temporary appointment” to mean an “appointment that is limited by its terms to a period of one year or less”); 22 U.S.C. § 3949 (a) (2006) (defining as a “temporary appointment” in the foreign service an appointment “which is limited by its terms to…”
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