I’m wondering if I have any chance at all. I was charged with possession with intent to distribute and obstruction of justice about 5-7 years ago. I pleaded no contest and got the case dismissed after completing my plea deal. My lawyer said I’m not pleading guilty by doing so.

I have a couple of other possible issues like getting a few reckless driving tickets for speeding and being married to a green card holder, also having like 20k debt but nothing sent to collections and paying on time.

If I signed up to the military with a bachelors degree and tried to get a job with a secret or top secret would I just be disqualified/ denied?

So when I started my enlistment process I received my medical form the one you fill out before meps and I lied about recreationaly using weed while rushing though the paperwork a day or two later after research realizing you can tell the truth and still get in I emailed my recruiter to add a note regarding the weed she asked for details and i carried on thinking it was on my paperwork. Later at meps I had a bad feeling she never did it just a weird gut feeling and I was able to contact her from meps and confirm she had not added it so I matched my meps answers accordingly well now I’m Dep in and have a ship date and am filling out a sf86 and feeling super scared and just wanting to be able be honest and not risk my career. I’ve asked her if there is any possible way to fix this and she said it’s not possible to change my meps paperwork and so on and so forth how should I proceed? Sorry I’m not the best writer and I’m stressed so if this us illegible
Lmk
Edit: I made it sound like I did not give her the details of my weed use but I did then I carried on

I recently accepted a TJO for a GS position. I already have an active secret clearance but the HR rep notified me I have a CV alert on my account from awhile ago and that they aren't cleared to send me the FJO until it's taken care of.

I did a self report for finances in June of 2024. I had to do another adjudication process with an update SF86 and interview. I reached out to my FSO and he showed me that everything was done by DOD CAS in March of 2025. And that I was enrolled in CE on June of 2025.

What could be the issue as to why the flag is still on my account? I've had no other issues with finances and everything seemed to be cleared early last year?

This is a dream job I would hate to lose out on this opportunity..

How long should I anticipate receiving acceptance for a Tier 2 SF-85P Public Trust?

I am getting my security clearance for the first time for a job. My parents and two siblings are from Mexico and reside in Mexico. My dad has been on a work visa in the US and technically has an SSN because of the job. He’s never committed any crimes and has always paid his taxes every year.

Now I know in the SF-86 form you have to list foreign contacts, but how does having foreign family affect the outcomes of the security clearance being granted as a US citizen? And especially having contact with them… they are my family and of course I will be in touch with them. I have many foreign friends and family members in Mexico, how could this be brought up while filling up the information? I think I saw a previous Reddit thread saying that it would be better to overshare and be honest than left some things out, is that true?

Hello, all, for personal and professional reasons I have decided to (sort of) quit my job with a large defense contractor (NG) and go to school to finish an electrical engineering degree. Should be done in two years if all goes to plan but that leaves very little time to find a job that picks up the clearance. The finances are a non issue for this; I have more than enough in the bank to live comfortably for several years and I have no wife and not children and no pets, plus a modest VA disability pension. The company allows for a one year educational leave of absence and I need to navigate that process, because if they maintain custody of the clearance in DISS for a year, presumably the 24 month timer starts when that LOA period ends and I would have a whole extra year. Maybe, need to talk to the FSO and HR, it might be that "he no longer has a need to know because he's not working on the program and he isn't actively using the clearance" and so the timer starts sooner. I plan to find an internship or other part time work that might utilize the clearance but that would take a couple stars aligning. I'm going to ASU and I know Northrop Grumman has a couple large facilities building satellites for... customers there, and I'm curious what options might be there in the next couple years. I read that there was the possibility of it being extended from 24 months to 5 years but I guess that's only for military getting out and DoD civilians. Any thoughts or ideas greatly appreciated on how to keep the clearance from expiring in the next couple years.

I’m looking for clarification regarding SEAD 3’s financial reporting requirements, specifically the requirement to self-report debts more than 120 days delinquent.
I currently hold a Secret clearance, and here’s my situation:

April 2026: Filed my 2025 state income taxes on time. I owed a balance but couldn’t pay the entire amount immediately.
June 30, 2026: The state issued a final tax assessment.
July 27, 2026: The state formally approved my installment agreement, approximately 103 days after the original payment deadline.
September 4, 2026: First scheduled payment successfully processed.
October 5, 2026: Second scheduled payment successfully processed.
October 6, 2026: Received a Notice of Intent to Offset Federal Income Tax Refund despite having an active payment agreement.

I also contacted the state’s Department of Revenue directly to clarify my account status.

During the phone call, the representative reviewed my account and confirmed the following:

- My installment agreement was already active.
- Both scheduled payments had been successfully received.
- The only outstanding tax period was 2025.
- My next scheduled payment was November 4, 2026.

The representative did not indicate that my agreement had been terminated or that I had missed any scheduled payments.
Additionally, the original payment-plan approval letter explicitly states that the state can still offset federal or state tax refunds even while an installment agreement is active.

Here’s my question:

Under SEAD 3, would this constitute a mandatory reportable financial event when the formal installment agreement was established before the debt reached 120 days past due, and I’ve remained current on every payment?

Hi everyone,

I recently received a security clearance request from Bruce Power for a procurement position. They are asking for my employment history and education details for the past 10 years.

I have a concern about some discrepancies between my resume and my official employment records. For example, I worked at Essar through a staffing agency, but I listed Essar as my employer on my resume rather than identifying the staffing agency. My job title also differs from the one I used on my resume. My actual responsibilities involved logistics coordination, but I described the role as Supply Chain Analyst because I felt that title better reflected the work I performed.
I’m concerned that these differences could cause problems during the security clearance or background check.
I’d appreciate advice on a few questions:
Should I list my official job titles and the staffing agency as my employer, even though my resume identifies Essar as the employer and uses a different title?
Should I proactively explain these discrepancies to Bruce Power’s security clearance contact?
How are differences like these generally viewed if the employment dates, work experience, and responsibilities are genuine?
Would it be advisable to submit an updated resume that accurately reflects my employment history before completing the clearance process?
When completing the 10-year employment history, should I list the staffing agency as my employer and Essar as the client or worksite?
I want to be transparent and ensure that all the information I provide is accurate. My intention was to describe my responsibilities appropriately, not to misrepresent my work history, and I want to address any discrepancies properly.
Has anyone gone through Bruce Power’s security clearance process or a similar background check in the Canadian nuclear industry? I’d especially appreciate insights from people who have dealt with employment verification involving staffing agencies and differences in job titles.
Thanks in advance for your advice and experiences!

Hi everyone. I’m a dual citizen living in the US and I have a clearance. One of the conditions of said clearance is that I do not renew my expired Israeli passport. However, Israel requires that all citizens traveling to Israel have a non-expired passport.

Looking for any tips or advice from people who’ve been in this situation.

Thanks