# Written Inquiries Sent Out for a Background Investigation

**URL:** <https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/written-inquiries-sent-out-for-a-background-investigation/4610>\
**Category:** SECURITY CLEARANCE Q&A\
**Created:** [August 30, 2018, 2:47pm UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/written-inquiries-sent-out-for-a-background-investigation/4610 "2018-08-30T14:47:26Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 31, 2018, 11:23am UTC](https://discuss.clearancejobsblog.com/t/written-inquiries-sent-out-for-a-background-investigation/4610/6 "2018-08-31T11:23:08Z")

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Marko,

Is there some type of internal timeout that OPM uses for the return of these forms? As in, if one of the references receives a form but never sends it in, how long does OPM wait around until they just move on with the investigation?

Thanks

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