# DOE vs DOD process difference?

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [March 31, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175 "2017-03-31T23:27:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 6\
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**Author:** ![Jennynd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e495f1/32.png) [@Jennynd](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Jennynd)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2017, 11:27pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175/1 "2017-03-31T23:27:54Z")

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Is there any difference In terms of process or office it has to go through for the security clearance .? I am seeking DOE security clearances and just had my interview after 10 months waiting. How much longer should I anticipate the wait?

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**Author:** ![pseudonick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/f19dbf/32.png) [@pseudonick](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/pseudonick)\
**Post date:** [April 1, 2017, 11:43am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175/2 "2017-04-01T11:43:52Z")

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OPM does the investigations, the transmits the results to DOE for adjudication.

I have no useful time estimates for you, my investigation took ~14 months. But you can check the status at: [https://ats.doe.gov/](https://ats.doe.gov/) This will only tell you when the investigation is complete, but it’s something. Once the investigation is complete you can request the record from OPM. It took them ~3 weeks to send it to me after the request.

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**Author:** ![jon84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@jon84](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/jon84)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175/3 "2017-04-18T17:25:55Z")

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How long did your adjudication take once the ats site showed your investigation was finished? I just saw that my “Investigation results Received Date” was 4/13/17.

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**Author:** ![Jennynd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e495f1/32.png) [@Jennynd](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Jennynd)\
**Post date:** [April 18, 2017, 6:15pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175/4 "2017-04-18T18:15:42Z")

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It looks like u are a week or so ahead of mine… now I have hope… I submitted about a month before u did but I have my interview a week after yours. Hopefully I will see the reciception of the investigation on the website soon. Right now still empty for me

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**Author:** ![jon84](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/87869e/32.png) [@jon84](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/jon84)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2017, 7:33pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175/5 "2017-05-18T19:33:10Z")

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Jennynd, any news on your clearance? I received a letter that i believe was from the Adjudicator requesting further information so it looks like I am close to the end. Good luck to you!

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**Author:** ![Jennynd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e495f1/32.png) [@Jennynd](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Jennynd)\
**Post date:** [May 18, 2017, 7:38pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/doe-vs-dod-process-difference/1175/6 "2017-05-18T19:38:52Z")

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No , nothing at all … very frustrating.