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Security Clearance FAQs
Exclusive answers to frequently asked questions about security clearances.
How can I be granted Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access
Finding a job if you don't have a security clearance
Additional Security Clearance FAQs
Getting a Security Clearance
Can I obtain a security clearance on my own?
Naturalized citizens and personnel security clearances
Security clearances for non-U.S. citizens
What are the steps to getting a security clearance?
How are security clearance investigations carried out?
What type of information is requested on a security clearance application (SF-86)
What will I be asked during a security clearance interview?
Will I be interviewed by an investigator for my security clearance?
How long does it take to process a security clearance?
Why does it take so long to get a security clearance?
What can I do to speed up the process of getting a security clearance
Who should I list as references on my security clearance application?
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Security Clearance Status
How to know if your security clearance is active, current or expired
How can I check on the status of my security clearance investigation?
How to request a copy of your security clearance investigation
Obtaining a copy of your clearance investigation
Obtaining information on your clearance expiration date
Can a security clearance be reinstated after it has been terminated?
Reinstating a clearance after leaving a job
How long does a security clearance remain in effect
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Terminology
What is a security clearance?
What is an interim security clearance?
What is a Special Access Program (SAP)?
What is DOHA (Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals)
The differences between counterintelligence, lifestyle, and full scope polygraphs
The three levels of security clearance
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Denial & Termination
When is a security clearance terminated?
Determining the cause of a security clearance denial
What happens when a security clearance is denied
Facility Clearance
How companies get facility clearance
How to sponsor a subcontractor for a facility clearance (FCL)
