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Obtaining Security Clearance

A post on the ClearanceJobsBlog recently highlighted a concerning example of misinformation during the recruiting process. An applicant shared that a recruiter told him he would not be eligible for a security clearance with the U.S. Space Force because his father was not a U.S. citizen. The applicant was born

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Obtaining Security Clearance

Eligibility for access to classified information may be granted to security clearance applicants on an interim basis when specific conditions are met while the background investigation is underway and before a final eligibility determination is made. An interim clearance allows an applicant to begin working in a position requiring access

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Past Security Clearance Posts

Security Clearance Process

Most of the time when someone is denied security clearance eligibility it is cut and dry as to the reason why and there really is…
Security Clearance Process

A recent announcement published by the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) reflects changes that will affect all DoD contractors regarding having to submit their…
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Security Clearance Denial

In a rather interesting recent Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals case, a DoD contractor was denied security clearance eligibility due to personal conduct concerns…