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Security Clearance Denial

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The financial section questions on the SF-86 are very clear, yet applicants still choose to ignore or not disclose all of their delinquent debts – even when they know they will probably come to light.

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Adjudication

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It’s rare that decisions made by DOHA judges are overturned, but this is exactly what happened when a man’s clearance was revoked due to $121,000 in delinquent debt.

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Extended Hiring Freeze - Pulse Check
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Is this reportable or not?
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Walking Away from a 3-Letter Agency for $80K—Am I Making a Mistake?
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TS/SCI - Gold, or no?
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NSA to CIA contractor clearance crossover time
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Reductions in Workforce Hit Intelligence Agencies
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Adjudication Timeline for FSP?
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Is this reportable or not?
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NSA to CIA contractor clearance crossover time
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Unethical Behavior by Cleared Military and Civilian Personnel
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Discussing: Extended Hiring Freeze - Pulse Check
RandomMan

Yeah exactly what’s your take on this? Are certain analysts or operations roles a go and then admin types of roles are basically on pause? I wish I had more…

firsttimeapplicant

I’m a Meade candidate and my April polygraph was canceled due to the hiring freeze.

wonkytimes

I have also heard it’s a ■■■■ show there… truly hoping they get it sorted immediately. Insane to mess with such an important mission set..cool with a reorg and great…

wonkytimes

@RandomMan let us know if you hear any updates this week!

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