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Security Clearance Appeals Process

The process of appealing a denied or revoked security clearance, including the steps and entities involved.

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Feb 7, 2026

How does the DOHA administrative judge hearing process work step‑by‑step for security clearance appeals?

The begins after an adverse personnel security determination: an applicant receives a Statement of Reasons (SOR), may respond in writing or request a personal hearing, and if a hearing is chosen the c...

Feb 7, 2026

What recourse exists if a final adjudication reverses clearance after an EOD was granted?

When an interim eligibility determination (an EOD) is later undone by a final adjudication, statutory and regulatory appeals avenues remain—but they are procedural, time‑bound, and often narrow in sco...