New job while Clearance investigation is still ongoing

SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A
1

Hi, I am likely to be offered a job at another company that requires an “active” clearance upon hire.

I filed my paperwork in February 2019 and received an interim/provisional in July. I haven’t heard whether it’s gone through.

Is a clearance request able to be transferred when in the interim state, given that the new job has a reason to need a clearance? Is this going to be an issue with the new job? I mentioned the provisional to them and they weren’t sure.

Also, what’s the current timeline to get approval nowadays? Considering it’s been 9 months so far. I had a coworker who submitted a week before me and received his full clearance 2 months ago.

2

Interim will not cut it for the new job, you need to hold an actual clearance.

3

Merlin is likely correct that they will want an “active” clearance and you don’t have one. However, if you are a very good fit or the position is otherwise difficult to fill, they may take the chance on you.

Yes, the new company should be able to take over your investigation.