security clearance
Granted or Denied? Clearance Applicant Fails to Disclose Felony Charges and Debts
I ran across a recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals case that made me think just how ridiculously naive the applicant had to be to think he would get security clearance eligibility. After being denied a security clearance by the DoW based on multiple concerns involving criminal conduct, dishonesty,
Foreign Influence Concerns for Security Clearance Applicants Remains High
Two recent Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) cases highlight the role foreign influence concerns can play in security clearance eligibility determinations. Against a backdrop of ongoing geopolitical tensions, including conflicts involving Iran, Lebanon, and Ukraine, as well as increased attention to immigration enforcement and foreign national relationships, foreign
DHS Agency Allowed Employees to Stay in Cleared Positions for Years After Being Denied Eligibility
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its mission is to process and vet applications for foreign nationals who want to live, work, or study in the United States. Findings published in a recent Office of the Inspector General
Contractor Overcomes Recent Marijuana Use to Get Clearance
In the past, recent use of marijuana or other THC products was a serious security concern for clearance applicants. In current times, a more holistic view is taken when evaluating a security clearance applicant with recent drug use. A recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) case involving a