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ISCR Case 10-07695.a1

A decided public DOHA case, shown for research — not advice or a prediction.

Case Profile
Decision Date9/21/2012
Statusunknown
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Related decisionSee the hearing decision (Case 10-07695.h1) →
Participants
Applicant Representation: Pro Se
Judge: Michael Y. Ra'anan, James E. Moody, William S. Fields
Government Counsel: James B. Norman
Case Summary
The applicant in this case sought a security clearance due to her employment with a Defense contractor. The Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) on December 7, 2011, citing security concerns under Guideline B (Foreign Influence). However, the applicant left her position in January 2012, prior to the hearing, which raised questions about DOHA's jurisdiction to adjudicate her case.
During the proceedings, it was established that the applicant's need for a security clearance had ceased with her departure from the contractor. The administrative judge initially granted her a security clearance after the hearing. However, on appeal, Department Counsel argued that DOHA lacked jurisdiction because the applicant no longer required a clearance. The Appeal Board found that the processing of the case should have ended when the applicant's need for access to classified information terminated.
Ultimately, the Appeal Board vacated the judge's decision, ruling that all proceedings after January 2012 were rendered void due to the lack of jurisdiction. The decision to grant the applicant a security clearance was reversed, and the case was concluded without legal effect following her employment termination.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline BForeign Influence · Against Applicant
- Guideline BForeign Influence · Moot
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 10-07695.a1

unknownSep 21, 2012· Hon. Michael Y. Ra'anan· hearing

Summary

This case involves an applicant seeking a security clearance for employment with a Defense contractor. The applicant was unrepresented during the process.

The DOHA Appeal Board determined that it lacked jurisdiction to grant a security clearance because the applicant's need for access to classified information had ended. The applicant left her employment with the Defense contractor in January 2012, which occurred before the hearing took place.

Consequently, the Appeal Board reversed a previously favorable decision. No security clearance was granted. The disqualifying condition raised under Guideline B pertained to foreign influence.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

BraisedForeign Influence

Key Rule Quoted

“Actions pursuant to it shall cease upon termination of the applicant’s need for access to classified information.”
— Directive ¶ 4.4.

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedDec 7, 2011
Answer filed—
Hearing heldMay 29, 2012
Decision dateSep 21, 2012

Cite For

Jurisdictional Issues Regarding Security Clearance After Employment Termination
Reversal of Favorable Decisions Due to Lack of Jurisdiction
Implications of Employment Status on Security Clearance Eligibility

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Full decision

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