The SF-86 requires the disclosure of employment activities (including periods of unemployment) going back ten (10) years.  It is not surprising that basic information about the employer, position, and supervisor is required, but so too is detailed information about the reason(s) for leaving that employment activity.  The investigators are looking for patterns of behavior that […]

On 5 March 2026, DCSA announced a new interactive tool that allows individuals to track the status of past or current investigations, communicate directly with agency personnel, and securely self-report information.  This platform is meant to align with the Trusted Workforce 2.0 initiative to modernize and improve the efficiency of federal personnel vetting by providing […]

A security clearance suspension is different than a denial or revocation.  It is an interim decision made when the government or agency becomes aware of derogatory information that raises questions as to the clearance holder’s current ability to protect national security information.  Examples of incidents that could trigger a clearance suspension include a positive drug […]

Receiving mental health treatment alone is not a reason to deny or revoke a clearance, and often it is a failure to seek and adhere to effective treatment plans that results in eligibility issues. When derogatory information about your mental health has been discovered by investigators that could impact your clearance, either because it was […]