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ISCR Case No. 12-07658.h1
DeniedDecided Dec 17, 2012 · Administrative Judge Jennifer I. Goldstein · Hearing
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Summary
The applicant, a pro se individual, sought a security clearance under Guideline B due to strong ties to Afghani family members, including high-ranking government officials, and a significant financial interest in Afghanistan. The judge found that these connections raised security concerns that were not sufficiently mitigated, resulting in a denial of eligibility for access to classified information.
Why the applicant was denied
- The applicant has strong ties to high-ranking members of the Afghani government.
- The applicant has a significant financial interest in Afghanistan.
- Security concerns under Guideline B were not mitigated.
Conditions referenced
Disqualifying
- AG ¶ 7 Foreign Influenceraised
Procedural posture
- SOR issued
- August 2, 2012
- Hearing held
- Decision date
- December 17, 2012
Cite for
- Security Concerns Related to Foreign Influence Under Guideline B
- Impact of Familial Ties to Foreign Nationals on Security Clearance Eligibility
- Financial Interests in Foreign Countries as a Disqualifying Factor for Security Clearance
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE DEFENSE OFFICE OF HEARINGS AND APPEALS
In the matter of: ) ) ) ISCR Case No. 12-07658 ) ) Applicant for Security Clearance )
Appearances
For Government: Ray T. Blank, Esq., Department Counsel For Applicant: Pro se
December 17, 2012 ______________
Decision
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GOLDSTEIN, Jennifer I., Administrative Judge:
Applicant has strong ties to a number of Afghani family members, several of whom are high-ranking members of the Afghani government. She also has a significant financial interest in Afghanistan. Security concerns raised under the Foreign Influence guideline were not mitigated. Eligibility for access to classified information is denied.
Statement of the Case
On August 2, 2012, the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA) issued a Statement of Reasons (SOR) to Applicant, detailing security concerns under Guideline B (Foreign Influence).1 The action was taken under Executive Order (EO) 10865, Safeguarding Classified Information within Industry (February 20, 1960), as amended; Department of Defense Directive 5220.6, Defense Industrial Personnel Security Clearance Review Program (January 2, 1992), as amended (Directive); and the adjudicative guidelines effective in the Department of Defense on September 1, 2006.