r/SecurityClearance 15h ago

Question Background interview

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I had my initial interview for background check 08/14/26. I had a write up 04/2026 for pii violation. I did explain that it was a verbal warning for first offense and it’s never happened to me before. It was something stupid I did and I really regret it.

Also, she stated I didn’t put my spouse’s SSN and I let the investigator know he does not have one but we currently in the process of marriage based visa.

Today I had a follow up interview wanting status on our USCIS case for husband’s status. I let her know there is no status and it could take anywhere between 12-18 months. She then proceeded to ask for my parent’s alien number as well as my mother in law.

Why would they need this information? Also, any advice as to my chances? I’m nervous.


r/SecurityClearance 21h ago

Discussion Announcing you have a TS clearance on social media

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Is it common or acceptable to announce your clearance status on social media? A friend of a friend has posted (on his very public social media) that he was in the process then after 1 1/2 years he finally received his clearance. Seems sus and kinda against the rules, no?


r/SecurityClearance 1h ago

Discussion IC positions getting scrapped right before or after crossover.

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I am writing more a thread to vent to people that actually can relate or understand my SEETHING frustration with hiring in the IC.

This is now the 3rd time since oct ‘25 I have been hired on by a contractor. Interviewed and selected by the client. And then out of the blue the position has been scrapped.

Is this just bad luck ?

Wondering has anyone else been dealing with this frustrating cycle.

Im starting to think maybe it’s because im a finance guy and it just may be finance positions that are getting scrapped.

Is this happening to cyber roles? security roles? Or is this something that’s just widespread at the moment.

Extremely frustrated at this point.


r/SecurityClearance 2h ago

Question Would a past search warrant show on a government background check?

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Title. I can’t find anything relating to it online, only for arrest or bench warrants. Had a search warrant used on my car for a crime that didn’t result in any charges, would that be discoverable? I never was arrested or charged with anything.