# Foreign Influence Flags and Mitigation

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/foreign-influence-flags-and-mitigation/8399>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [September 24, 2019, 9:06am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/foreign-influence-flags-and-mitigation/8399 "2019-09-24T09:06:28Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 24, 2019, 9:06am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/foreign-influence-flags-and-mitigation/8399/1 "2019-09-24T09:06:28Z")

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I have noticed an uptick in the number of cases reviewed by the Defense Office of Hearing and Appeals (DOHA) involving [foreign influence](https://news.clearancejobs.com/2018/12/20/top-reasons-for-security-clearance-denial-in-2018/) concerns. Security clearance applicants were denied eligibility under a variety of factors listed under Guideline B; Foreign Influence. [Read more here…](https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/foreign-influence-flags-and-mitigation/)