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Remote vs. In-Person Clearance Interviews: What Applicants Can Expect
Are security clearance interviews in person? They can be, but DCSA also says investigators may conduct telephone or video teleconference interviews under its policy. Confirm the format with the assigned investigator or sponsoring security office. A phone call to arrange an appoin… more
Security Clearance Interview Length: What Makes an Appointment Run Long
How long does a security clearance interview take? There is no single appointment length for every applicant. CDSE's investigation-stage webcast explains that duration varies with the topics requiring discussion and suggests asking the investigator for an estimate when scheduling… more
How Often You Update the SF-86 Under Continuous Vetting
How often do you update the SF-86 under continuous vetting? For National Industrial Security Program contractor national security personnel, DCSA requires an updated questionnaire and releases every five years, regardless of eligibility level. The clock runs from the recorded PVQ… more
e-QIP Login Is Gone: Where Current Applicants Complete Vetting Forms
If your old e-QIP login is taking you nowhere, use your sponsor's current eApp instructions. DCSA says e-QIP has been replaced by eApp and NBIS Agency. Applicants use eApp to complete assigned vetting forms; retrieving a questionnaire from the legacy system is a separate task tha… more
SF-86 vs. SF-86C: When to Use the Change Form
The SF-86 vs. SF-86C distinction starts with status: GSA lists the SF-86C as obsolete. OPM still lists the SF-86, the Questionnaire for National Security Positions. If you need to correct or update clearance information, follow your sponsoring security office's current instructio… more