Security Clearance news
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
Well, here’s where we argue definitions, or at least start splitting hairs… Once your entire background investigation is finally adjudicated, you can get briefed or “read on,” and then you…
A new FY2026 Q4 breakdown has been reported: Top Secret adjudication now averages 158 days, compared with 126 days in FY2026 Q3. Security Clearance Process Map · FSOtools
I followed up with my company and they told me the “poly is in review” even though I was told I passed on the spot. Any idea what this could…
Just making its way through what are no doubt several hurdles.