Posted on Nov 15, 2016
What is the process of re-activating a security clearance and how long will it typically take?
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I have an opportunity to do contract work overseas but my Security clearance has lapsed. What is the process of getting it re-activated and how long will it typically take?
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PV2 Qua Thompson There is no such thing as reactivating your security clearance. As soon as you let it expire or is no longer needed, then you have to do the investigation again. Also, there is no how long it takes, you just have to get with your security manager and start the process ASAP, then is up to you how long you take to fill out the security questionnaire.
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used to I was up to the Command... and they can reactivate up to the previous Lever on an interim basis and it takes 30-60 days to get a permeant clearance, and up to 90 for upgrades... or it used to...
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Secret clearances are currently good for 10 years, but that is going to change to 5 years in October 2017. If you have been out for less than two years and your last investigation was less than 5 years, then there is a good chance that your clearance can be reactivated with minimal work (most of which will be transparent to you).
Essentially the contractor's FSO will check JCAVs or JPAS to see what the status of you clearance is (active, dormant, or revoked) and determine if they need to submit a new SF 86 and a complete re-investigation or if they can get by with a periodic reassessment to reactivate your clearance.
Essentially the contractor's FSO will check JCAVs or JPAS to see what the status of you clearance is (active, dormant, or revoked) and determine if they need to submit a new SF 86 and a complete re-investigation or if they can get by with a periodic reassessment to reactivate your clearance.
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PV2 Qua Thompson
Ok. I also kept a copy of my old investigation packet so at least that'll help some.
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Depending on the time of the lapse. I would assume if it has been a few years, you would probably have to go through the whole shindig (depending on the level). If it's only been a few weeks to a couple months, it should be less of a hassle but you'll have to fill out some paperwork.
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PO1 (Join to see)
PV2 Qua Thompson - I would assume you would have to go through the process again due to the extended lapse. Might as well start asking the right people to get things started so you can take those orders.
Best of luck to you.
Best of luck to you.
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The company you were hired on with will have to "opt-in" you. You cannot start an investigation, the employer does.
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I wasn't asking for special favors, I asked what the process was to see what I could do on my own; if I can do anything at all
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Are you self employed? Else, your employer should have a security officer who would begin the process; it has to be paid for by someone! Secret clearances are supposed to be in the six month time frame.
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PV2 Qua Thompson
No, I was told the company can re-activate the clearance, and usually takes up to 90 days. But I was wondering if I could do anything myself that might make the process quicker. I read that the process doesn't take as long as the initial clearance process did.
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Christine Gray
Right! It should be faster. I'm not aware of any way to hurry it up except to be prepared to fill out your eQIP with your last 7-10 years worth of employment/residency information and have your list of friends and family for the investigators to contact.
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