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The document is an authorization form from the U.S. Department of State for conducting a criminal history inquiry on the spouse or cohabitant of an individual undergoing a personnel security background investigation. It outlines the legal requirements and processes involved, including the need for written consent to access FBI criminal history records, as part of determining eligibility for access to classified information. The document emphasizes compliance with Executive Order 12968 and includes privacy considerations regarding the handling of personal information.

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What security clearance goes back 7 years?

For a secret clearance in a national security position, the investigation requires agents to interview people who have lived or worked with the applicant at some point in the past seven years, or sometimes farther back.

What will disqualify you from a security clearance?

What can disqualify you? You are not a U.S. citizen. You were dishonorably discharged from the military. You are currently involved in illegal drug use. You have been judged as mentally incompetent or mentally incapacitated by a mental health professional. You have had a clearance revoked for security reasons.

How far back does a security clearance check?

In addition to all the requirements at the Secret level, a background investigation, covering a 10-year time period, is required. Once favorably adjudicated for a Top Secret security clearance, the candidate will be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement.

How far back do security clearance background checks go?

The following states dont allow criminal background checks to go back further than seven years: Colorado. California.

What shows up on a security clearance background check?

Security clearance information The background investigation will: Review your previous and current employment history, including contact with your current employer. Verify your education, residential history and financial background. Interview your friends, neighbors, supervisors and coworkers.