Summary
The applicant, a 60-year-old supervisor and naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Hong Kong, faced security concerns under Guideline B (Foreign Influence) due to her brothers' citizenship in the PRC and under Guideline F (Financial Considerations) due to significant debts, including two foreclosures. The judge found insufficient evidence to mitigate these concerns, leading to a denial of the security clearance.
Under Guideline B (Foreign Influence) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations), the Statement of Reasons alleged the following: Applicant’s relatives of issue are her brothers. They are residents of Hong Kong and citizens of the PRC (1.a). Applicant’s relatives of issue are her brothers. They are residents of Hong Kong and citizens of the PRC (1.b). Applicant had a delinquent utility bill for approximately $211 that had been placed in collection (2.a). Applicant was over 120 days past due in the approximate amount of $2,927 for a total debt of $58,168 (2.b). Applicant was indebted to a bank on a mortgage in foreclosure in the approximate amount of $400,000 (2.d). Applicant was indebted to another bank on a mortgage in foreclosure for about $182,000 (2.e).
The judge denied the clearance. The government raised disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 7(a), AG ¶ 7(b), AG ¶ 19(a), AG ¶ 19(c). The decision turned on the following: The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to mitigate security concerns related to foreign influence due to her brothers' PRC citizenship; The applicant did not demonstrate a reasonable plan to address her significant financial obligations, including two foreclosures and past due debts.
Why the Applicant Was Denied
- The applicant failed to provide sufficient evidence to mitigate security concerns related to foreign influence due to her brothers' PRC citizenship.
- The applicant did not demonstrate a reasonable plan to address her significant financial obligations, including two foreclosures and past due debts.
Conditions Referenced
- AG ¶ 7(a)appliedContact with Foreign Family Members
- AG ¶ 7(b)appliedConnections to a Foreign Government
- AG ¶ 19(a)appliedInability or Unwillingness to Satisfy Debts
- AG ¶ 19(c)appliedHistory of Not Meeting Financial Obligations
Procedural Posture
- SOR issuedSep 14, 2012
- Answer filedOct 2, 2012Applicant elected to proceed without a hearing.
- Hearing held—Case decided on the written record.
- Decision dateJan 23, 2013
Cite For
- Insufficient Evidence to Mitigate Foreign Influence Concerns Due to Family Ties in the PRC
- Failure to Demonstrate a Plan to Address Significant Financial Obligations
- Impact of Foreign Citizenship of Family Members on Security Clearance Eligibility