5 CFR § 301.201
Appointments of United States citizens recruited overseas
November 4, 2020
When there is a shortage of eligible applicants, as defined at §337.202 of this chapter, resulting from a competitive announcement that is open to applicants in the local overseas area, an agency may give an overseas limited appointment to a United States citizen recruited overseas for a position overseas.
[69 FR 33275, June 23, 2004]