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ISCR Case 06-22144.h1

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Case Profile
Decision Date7/31/2007
Statusgranted
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Participants
Judge: Jacqueline T. Williams
Applicant's Counsel: William F. Savarino
Case Summary
The judge found that the applicant, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Russia, has mitigated foreign influence concerns related to her family ties in Russia. Despite having relatives in Russia, the applicant's strong ties to the U.S. and her commitment to national security led to a favorable decision for her security clearance application.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline BForeign Influence · Unknown Outcome
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 06-22144.h1

grantedJul 31, 2007· Hon. Jacqueline T. Williams· hearing

Summary

This case concerns a naturalized U.S. citizen, originally from Russia, who works as a test engineer for a defense contractor. The Statement of Reasons raised concerns under Guideline B (Foreign Influence) due to her family ties in Russia. Specifically, her mother, half-brother, stepfather, and aunt are all citizens and residents of Russia. The applicant had also visited Russia multiple times between 1993 and 2002 and sends her family approximately $200 to $300 six to eight times annually.

Disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 7(a) and AG ¶ 7(b) were raised. However, the judge applied mitigating conditions AG ¶ 8(a) and AG ¶ 8(b). The decision highlighted the applicant's strong ties to the U.S., noting she has resided in the country since 1992 and is a naturalized citizen. Her employment with defense contractors further demonstrated her commitment to the U.S.

Crucially, the judge found that her family members in Russia do not pose a security threat and have no affiliations with the Russian government. Based on these factors, the applicant's security clearance was GRANTED.

Why the Applicant Prevailed

Applicant has lived in the U.S. since 1992 and is a naturalized citizen.
She has a strong commitment to the U.S. through her employment with defense contractors.
Her family members in Russia do not pose a security threat or have affiliations with the Russian government.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

AG ¶ 7(a)raisedContact with Foreign Family Members
AG ¶ 7(b)raisedPotential Conflict of Interest Due to Foreign Connections

Mitigating

AG ¶ 8(a)appliedNature of Relationships with Foreign Persons Unlikely to Create Conflict
AG ¶ 8(b)appliedDeep and Longstanding Relationships and Loyalties in the U.S.

Key Rule Quoted

“The sole purpose of a security clearance determination is to decide if it is clearly consistent with the national interest to grant or continue a security clearance for an applicant.”

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedDec 5, 2006
Answer filedDec 12, 2006Applicant responded to SOR allegations.
Hearing heldMay 8, 2007Hearing conducted as scheduled.
Decision dateJul 31, 2007

Cite For

Mitigation of Foreign Influence Concerns Under Guideline B
Importance of U.S. Ties in Security Clearance Decisions
Consideration of Family Relationships in Security Clearance Evaluations

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Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline B (Foreign Influence) · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: Decision on RecordDecided: granted

The judge found that the applicant, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Russia, has mitigated foreign influence concerns related to her family ties in Russia. Despite having relatives in Russia, the applicant's strong ties to the U.S. and her commitment to national security led to a favorable decision for her security clearance application.

Country conditions:the decision took administrative notice of official facts about the foreign country (the Government’s country submission).

U.S. ties the decision noted: Naturalized U.S. Citizen · U.S. Spouse or Partner · U.S. Home or Property · U.S. Career or Business · Intent to Remain in U.S.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Relationship	Country	Response	Disqualifying (¶7)	Mitigating applied (¶8)	Mitigation
1.a	Applicant's mother, half-brother, stepfather, and aunt are citizens and residents of Russia.	For Applicant	Parent in Foreign Country Immediate Family	Russia HEIGHTENED RISK	Admitted	(a) contact with a foreign family member/associate/friend creating a heightened risk of exploitation (b) connections creating a potential conflict of interest	(a) relationships such that a conflict between foreign and U.S. interests is unlikely (b) deep/longstanding U.S. loyalties; conflict resolves in favor of the U.S.	Credited Deep U.S. Ties
1.b	Applicant visited Russia in 1993, 1996, 1998, 2001, and 2002.	For Applicant	Unspecified Foreign Relationship Other	Russia HEIGHTENED RISK	Admitted	(a) contact with a foreign family member/associate/friend creating a heightened risk of exploitation (b) connections creating a potential conflict of interest	(a) relationships such that a conflict between foreign and U.S. interests is unlikely (b) deep/longstanding U.S. loyalties; conflict resolves in favor of the U.S.	Credited Deep U.S. Ties
1.c	Applicant sends her family in Russia approximately $200 to $300 about six to eight times per year.	For Applicant	Financial Support to Foreign Relative Immediate Family	Russia HEIGHTENED RISK	Admitted	(a) contact with a foreign family member/associate/friend creating a heightened risk of exploitation (b) connections creating a potential conflict of interest	(a) relationships such that a conflict between foreign and U.S. interests is unlikely (b) deep/longstanding U.S. loyalties; conflict resolves in favor of the U.S.	Credited Deep U.S. Ties
1.d	Applicant's stepfather is a citizen and resident of Russia.	For Applicant	Parent in Foreign Country Immediate Family	Russia HEIGHTENED RISK	Admitted	(a) contact with a foreign family member/associate/friend creating a heightened risk of exploitation (b) connections creating a potential conflict of interest	(a) relationships such that a conflict between foreign and U.S. interests is unlikely (b) deep/longstanding U.S. loyalties; conflict resolves in favor of the U.S.	Credited Deep U.S. Ties
1.e	Applicant's half-brother is a citizen and resident of Russia.	For Applicant	Sibling in Foreign Country Immediate Family	Russia HEIGHTENED RISK	Admitted	(a) contact with a foreign family member/associate/friend creating a heightened risk of exploitation (b) connections creating a potential conflict of interest	(a) relationships such that a conflict between foreign and U.S. interests is unlikely (b) deep/longstanding U.S. loyalties; conflict resolves in favor of the U.S.	Credited Deep U.S. Ties
1.f	Applicant's aunt is a citizen and resident of Russia.	For Applicant	Extended Family in Foreign Country Extended Family	Russia HEIGHTENED RISK	Admitted	(a) contact with a foreign family member/associate/friend creating a heightened risk of exploitation (b) connections creating a potential conflict of interest	(a) relationships such that a conflict between foreign and U.S. interests is unlikely (b) deep/longstanding U.S. loyalties; conflict resolves in favor of the U.S.	Credited Deep U.S. Ties

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