# Path forward after prior omissions

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/path-forward-after-prior-omissions/21913>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [April 13, 2026, 8:59am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/path-forward-after-prior-omissions/21913 "2026-04-13T08:59:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![Peanutcity](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Peanutcity](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/Peanutcity)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 8:59am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/path-forward-after-prior-omissions/21913/1 "2026-04-13T08:59:51Z")

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I am now aware I omitted minor drug use (took CBD-THC edibles in 2020) from a previous public trust sf85p in 2021 and a previous sf86 for a clearance I filled out in 2024 (investigation for was never finished/cancelled due to hiring freeze, I’ve never held a clearance).

I realized my omission after deciding to apply to a new federal job that has top secret/poly and after reading Reddit (terrifying) and watching pre screening security clearance videos, I understand the edible I took 6 years ago counts as reportable on that form.I plan on disclosing the use and omission on my new sf86 with a statement, pending a conditional offer, but I am considering withdrawing from the process and then somehow try to contact the agency from 2024 to disclose so I maybe have hope in the future for a clearance? Or do I just admit the drug use/omission on this current one and hope for the best?

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**Author:** ![DegreeAbsolute](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47c2d/32.png) [@DegreeAbsolute](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/DegreeAbsolute)\
**Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 10:23am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/path-forward-after-prior-omissions/21913/2 "2026-04-13T10:23:34Z")

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Just be forthcoming about it and be prepared to have an explanation for the admission. You’re 6 years removed from the drug use, so the omission is likely to be more of an issue than the drug use itself. Separately, I wouldn’t worry too much about Reddit. It’s predominately contractor background investigators who only work secret clearances with a stick up their butts.

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**Author:** ![FieldGoat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/0ea827/32.png) [@FieldGoat](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/u/FieldGoat)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/path-forward-after-prior-omissions/21913/3 "2026-04-15T05:58:39Z")

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To add to what the last person stated…

the type of poly varies too. CI polys only cover counterintelligence. Full scope poly’s cover lifestyle & is inclusive of drug usage questioning.