A DUI is one of the most common—and most anxiety-inducing—issues for security clearance applicants. Many people assume that a single mistake automatically disqualifies them. Others believe that as long as the charge was reduced or dismissed, it won’t matter. Neither is true. The reality is...
The Differences Between Requesting an Appeal vs. a Waiver When the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issues a Preliminary Determination of Ineligibility—often in connection with a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) or other security threat assessment—you are placed in a difficult position. This determination indicates that, based...
SEAD-4 Guidelines B and C: The Impact of Foreign Ties on Your Ability to Get (and keep) Your Security Clearance For many applicants, the biggest obstacle to obtaining or keeping a clearance isn’t financial issues or past conduct—it’s foreign family connections. Under Guideline B (Foreign Influence),...
