All posts by Ryan C. Nerney, Esq.
Allegiance to the U.S.: How Guideline A Could Affect Your Security Clearance
While not a commonly seen reason for revocations or denials for security clearances, certain situations can trigger concerns under Guideline A: Allegiance to the United States. What is Guideline A? One’s willingness and/or ability to safeguard classified inform… more
Don’t Let a Loss of Jurisdiction Sink Your Security-Cleared Career
A loss of jurisdiction in the security clearance adjudication process can be a major red flag for employers and potential sponsors for a security clearance. According to the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), a loss of jurisdiction is a designation re… more
Security Clearance Online Application System Update: e-QIP versus eApp
For individuals who must go through the security clearance adjudication process, each individual attempting to obtain a security clearance must have a sponsor. Once a sponsor is obtained, the next step in the process starts with the completion of a Standard Form 86 (SF-86), whic… more
Understanding Key Steps of the Security Clearance Adjudication Process
For individuals who must go through the security clearance adjudication process, it can be a nervous and confusing process. Each individual attempting to obtain a security clearance must have a sponsor, but if security concerns arise, the adjudication process can be differen… more
Security Clearances & Foreign Contacts: Who Do You Need to Report?
All security clearance holders have an obligation to report potential security concerns, whether they are about themselves or others. This includes reporting your foreign contacts – meaning any person who is not a U.S. citizen or U.S. national. This is of the utmost import… more