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Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency

Agency in the U.S. Department of Defense

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Dec 8, 2025
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How long does background investigation and security clearance take for ICE applicants in 2025?

ICE’s own materials say its field background investigations typically take 45–60 days to complete . Broader security-clearance timelines across government and contractors vary widely in 2025 — from un...

Dec 8, 2025
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How long does the background investigation, polygraph, and security clearance process typically take for HSI Special Agents?

HSI special‑agent candidates must pass a full background investigation, often a Top Secret clearance, and sometimes a polygraph; timelines vary widely and have lengthened recently, with community repo...

Jan 19, 2026

What data has OPM collected since 2023 on conditional offers rescinded due to criminal history?

OPM codified the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act into federal hiring regulations in 2023 and said it would develop metrics and implementation plans, but there is no publicly released, agency-wide ...

Jan 6, 2026

How do background investigations evaluate foreign allegiances and dual nationals for sensitive positions?

Background investigations screen foreign allegiances and dual nationals by collecting detailed life-history information, assessing foreign contacts/financial ties and weighing those facts against adju...

Dec 15, 2025

How do privacy and public interest intersect for high-profile figures like Elon Musk?

Courts and lawmakers are repeatedly treating Elon Musk’s public statements and official roles as diminishing his privacy in matters of national interest: a federal judge ordered the Defense Counterint...

Dec 8, 2025

What are common reasons for delays or denials in HSI security clearance adjudication?

Delays in security clearance adjudication commonly stem from backlogs in federal processing capacity, system outages or pauses (e.g., shutdown effects), and case-by-case investigative complexities suc...

Dec 4, 2025

How have recent policy updates (2024–2025) affected clearance adjudication for dual nationals?

Recent reporting and official guidance show that as of 2024–2025 dual citizens remain eligible for security clearances but face additional scrutiny under the National Security Adjudicative Guidelines;...

Nov 22, 2025

How can professionals and graduates protect their credentials if their program is reclassified?

If by "reclassified" you mean an educational or professional program being moved into a different credentialing category, available sources mention specific processes for school reclassification appea...