Originally published at: Benefits of an In-Person or Online Appeal for a Security Clearance Denial | ClearanceJobs Blog
The security clearance appeal process is where an individual is allowed to present their case via document response or in person with counsel if they choose, along with other witnesses and exhibits. Pre-pandemic, almost all federal agencies held security clearance appeal proceedings in person. The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) held courtroom proceedings…
What does it matter since most people lose anyway.
While it may be true that most people lose their appeals, many do win… so it is worth the effort.
Plus I am still not clear if the in-person appearance is only an option if you are appealing the response to the SOR. That is, your clearance was denied but you were given a chance to reply to the Statement of Reasons; if that is denied, you then have an appeal. Is that correct? Can you also present your response to the SOR in person?
I think most people do the response to the SOR in writing, but some choose to present their appeal in person if it gets to that point.
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