Ofi 16a 2025

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The document provides comprehensive guidelines for federal agencies on how to request personnel investigations from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Federal Investigative Services (FIS). It outlines the procedures, required forms, and automated tools available for submitting investigation requests, including details on position designation, fingerprint submissions, and various types of investigations. The document serves as a resource for agency human resource and security officials to ensure compliance with OPM policies and streamline the background investigation process.

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What happens during a security clearance investigation?

During the background and security clearance investigation, investigators will review delinquency in paying debts, tax obligations, certain criminal offenses and the illegal use or possession of drugs.

What is a certification of investigation?

Certification of Investigation (COI): This is a notice included in the closing package that certifies the level of background investigation that was completed and that a final adjudication was made. The COI is filed in the OPF. Closed-Discontinued Notice: Indicates when the case has been discontinued.

What does it mean when your security clearance is adjudicated?

Adjudication is the evaluation of duly authorized personnel vetting information that is relevant and reliable, to determine whether a person [who performs or seeks to perform work for, or on behalf of, the Executive Branch, not including the President, the Vice President, or their respective Employees except as

What does NBIS check?

NBIS will: Collect and validate submitted information, including previous investigations. Process fingerprints and biometric data. Integrate case management with automated workflow, including continuous evaluation.

What is the JPAS background check?

JPAS is the Department Of Defense system recording all security clearance eligibility and history. Its like a credit report except for security clearances. Occasionally, there is information on this record that is not completely accurate.

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What is a certification of investigation notice post adjudication?

Certification of Investigation (COI): This is a notice included in the closing package that certifies the level of background investigation that was completed and that a final adjudication was made.

How do I check my interim security clearance status?

Contact the Security Officer or Human Resources Representative at the agency where you are applying or are currently employed with questions about the status of your background investigation. DCSA can only discuss case status information with authorized contacts from your sponsoring agency.

What is an OFI 16A?

The OFI-16A is the preferred release form. The Office of Personnel Management provides an investigators handbook that provides a set of questions about applicants, to be answered by the identified psychiatrists.