# Interim SEcret final adjudication in DC **URL:** \ **Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\ **Created:** [December 5, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278 "2020-12-05T11:09:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![maryindc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@maryindc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/maryindc)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 11:09am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/1 "2020-12-05T11:09:39Z")
Hi All, Had interview for final adjudication lasted 2 hours was intense any idea how much longer ? have Interim Secret . Now I have a DUI closed case . Have held clearances successfully previously 🙂 I got the dui before Interim … declared it. Kind regards Mary ---
**Author:** ![sbusquirrel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/sbusquirrel/32/34_2.png) [@sbusquirrel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sbusquirrel)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 2:26pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/2 "2020-12-05T14:26:20Z")
So your investigation completed (which would have to happen before you go to adjudication) and then had an additional interview (which sounds like it may have been requested by the adjudicator) and THEN you got a DUI? ---
**Author:** ![maryindc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@maryindc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/maryindc)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 6:57pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/3 "2020-12-05T18:57:01Z")
no i had the dui when i got interim ? ---
**Author:** ![maryindc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@maryindc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/maryindc)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/4 "2020-12-05T18:59:11Z")
I got the dui March 2019 and got interim later. ---
**Author:** ![sbusquirrel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/sbusquirrel/32/34_2.png) [@sbusquirrel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sbusquirrel)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2020, 4:25pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/5 "2020-12-06T16:25:20Z")
Then I guess the DUI had been successfully mitigated and was not enough of a concern to prevent you from getting an interim. As to how much longer it will be, no one can tell. Plan for at least six more months and maybe you will be pleasantly surprised if it comes in sooner 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![maryindc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@maryindc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/maryindc)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2020, 4:37pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/6 "2020-12-06T16:37:18Z")
I pray it works out okay. I got another job offer so they will can take the clearance from current employer. Nervous at it all ---
**Author:** ![sbusquirrel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/sbusquirrel/32/34_2.png) [@sbusquirrel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sbusquirrel)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2020, 7:55pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/7 "2020-12-06T19:55:14Z")
I have heard of people who were able to switch jobs based on an interim clearance so it can be done… but there are no guarantees. I think it depends on the FSO at the gaining company and how well they know their customer. ---
**Author:** ![maryindc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@maryindc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/maryindc)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2020, 7:57pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/8 "2020-12-06T19:57:15Z")
I think it will be fine they do not seem concerned at all … ---
**Author:** ![aorobert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/aorobert/32/222_2.png) [@aorobert](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/aorobert)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2020, 4:23pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/9 "2020-12-10T16:23:49Z")
March 2019 is recent. Is the entire case closed? Fines paid? No probation? ---
**Author:** ![maryindc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@maryindc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/maryindc)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 7:59am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/10 "2020-12-20T07:59:14Z")
yes case closed fines paid … ---
**Author:** ![maryindc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b782af/32.png) [@maryindc](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/maryindc)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 8:07am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/11 "2020-12-20T08:07:22Z")
hello, got a new job they want to pick up my interim secret clearance the last job picked it up no issues so worried now u seem to know alot advice appreciated scared … Happy HOlidays mary ---
**Author:** ![sbusquirrel](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/sbusquirrel/32/34_2.png) [@sbusquirrel](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/sbusquirrel)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 11:50am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/12 "2020-12-20T11:50:26Z")
I have heard of cases where this worked. As long as the new company’s security folks know what they are doing, should not be a problem. ---
**Author:** ![aorobert](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/aorobert/32/222_2.png) [@aorobert](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/aorobert)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 7:17pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/13 "2020-12-20T19:17:17Z")
All I can think of off the top of my head is how recent the event was. ---
**Author:** ![ForeverCoding](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f6c823/32.png) [@ForeverCoding](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/ForeverCoding)\ **Post date:** [December 20, 2020, 10:04pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/interim-secret-final-adjudication-in-dc/12278/14 "2020-12-20T22:04:25Z")
No need to be nervous if you were transparent from the start. I was in the same pickle but in my case it was not expunged but reduced to Wet and Reckless (lesser DUI conviction in California but importantly still stems from a DUI charge nonetheless. This might be called something else in other states). For reference I was able to get Secret after a 1 year investigation followed by a TS the year after. Be transparent. So despite your case being expunged be sure to state it regardless otherwise it would cause more pain and delays for you. I had an expunged case of misdemeanor theft as a minor. I disclosed either way because transparency is key and I slept at night peacefully since.