Originally published at: https://www.clearancejobsblog.com/granting-interim-security-clearance-eligibility-is-standard-procedure-now/
Eligibility for access to classified information may be granted to security clearance applicants on an interim basis when specific conditions are met while the background investigation is underway and before a final eligibility determination is made. An interim clearance allows an applicant to begin working in a position requiring access to classified information while the…
This is where things may get a little squishy: I don’t think this means a person’s SF-86 has to be 100% squeaky clean, as I’ve heard of folks with some issues get an interim. So this must be a judgement call to some degree.
Correct! You can have minor issues that are not serious (disqualifing) and get an interim.