My SF86 was completed almost 4 weeks ago. And now, as they say; “The Jury is Out”.
I understand a provisional clearance may take as much as 4 months. But I wonder how long a denial will take? The way I see it, a summary denial based on the responses should be pretty quick to conclude. But what do I know? Maybe they haven’t even begun to process my SF86? Maybe it has to go through numerous desks before being rejected regardless? Like clerks to investigators, to adjudicators.
The only thing I’m concerned with is the use of Cannabis. I’m 59 yrs old and have consumed throughout my life, sometimes more, sometimes not at all. But I’m no stranger to it. The last time I consumed was April of this year, and that’s what I put on the form. As to my future plans, I noted; “I will no longer consume because it is not legal under federal law, and incompatible with a clearance”.
So, how long does it take to read that and rubber stamp 'DENIED" on my SF86, then get back to me with that result? If I haven’t heard after a month, should I consider that I’ve made it past the simple heuristics stage and may likely get the clearance regardless? Given, of course, that all things check out otherwise?
I’d really like to be working, I just can’t tell you. And my skills and experience will greatly benefit the project and in turn our government. Though, it’s just an ‘IT’ type position, nothing mission critical.
So, what say ye? How does one read the jury? TIA!