What is the average approval time for a TS-SCI National Level Interim clearance?

2018-07-31T13:04:51-04:00

I am tracking roughly 18-24 months for TS-SCI, but I am wondering the average time for an interim. Thanks.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 1:17 PM

2018-07-31T13:17:41-04:00

18-24 months is the norm. Only less if system is not backlogged in your area.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 1:37 PM

2018-07-31T13:37:00-04:00

Interims are usually granted locally. When I was a security manager in S2 (and it's been a few years since I have done it) interim clearances were granted by the installation security office after reviewing the SF86. They did deny some but that doesn't mean the final won't be adjudicated and granted. I saw people get denied an interim and get a final clearance.

It should not take that long at all to get an interim as that is only to give you temporary access until your investigation is completed and adjudicated. You need to go talk to your security manager in S2.

Response by SSgt GG-15 RET Jim Lint made Jul 31 at 2018 1:40 PM

2018-07-31T13:40:01-04:00

It all depends on the situation and the needed investigative scope. If your grandparents live in China or RU and your parents were born there... could be longer than the guy who family never moved out of Kansas City.

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 31 at 2018 4:44 PM

2018-07-31T16:44:42-04:00

Varies. Interim SCIs are done by Army CCF - not locally. Once the NAC portion of the T5 is complete, plan for 6 months after submission, but I’ve seen them go faster. Talk to your S2.

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 1 at 2018 9:12 AM

2018-08-01T09:12:45-04:00

I’ve been in the open investigation process for about 8 months now. My training NCO recently just put in a request for an interim, and I may be getting it in a month, or so.
I hope this gives you an idea of the average length it can take.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 31 at 2019 10:51 PM

2019-01-31T22:51:03-05:00

Currently, Interim TS/SCI clearances are only approved by the DoDCAF. This is due to a number of factors that changed the process over the years. Local CDRs and approve Interim Secret and TS but the Interim SCI portion takes time.