Hey everyone! Hope you’re all doing well.
I wanted to reach out and see if anyone has tips or advice on navigating the clearance reinstatement process. Here’s my deal: Aside from being a naturalized citizen (which I know can add some layers), my background is squeaky clean. Regardless, the TS/SCI Full Scope clearance process with Maryland customer was a journey - it took nearly three years and came with a Notification of Foreign Contact exception because my parents are foreign nationals living abroad. After finally getting through that hellish process, the role I originally applied for was no longer available. So, I jumped on a similar contractor role with a big company that works with the same agency; and I was told my clearance in Scattered Castles (SC) showed Full Scope, and the reinstatement would only take a few days. But… it’s been about three months since my paperwork was submitted, and I’m still hearing crickets. My recruiter’s gone radio silent on my follow-ups, and the program security officer mentioned last week that I’m still “in the queue”. I would really appreciate any guidance nudge this forward or who else I can reach out to besides my recruiter and FSO. Thanks so much for your time and any help you can provide!