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ISCR Case 15-00179.h1

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

Case Profile
Decision Date2/24/2016
Statusgranted
LevelHEARING
TypeSTANDARD ISCR
Participants
Judge: Mary E. Henry
Applicant Representation: Pro Se
Case Summary
The judge granted the applicant's eligibility for access to classified information, finding that the applicant's foreign contacts did not pose a security risk. The applicant's family members in Afghanistan were deemed unlikely to create a conflict of interest or pressure due to their limited interactions and the applicant's strong ties to the United States.
Guidelines Evaluated
- Guideline BForeign Influence · Unknown Outcome
- Guideline FFinancial Considerations · Unknown Outcome
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Case Headnote

ISCR Case No. 15-00179.h1

grantedFeb 24, 2016· Hon. Mary E. Henry· hearing

Summary

A 52-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen, employed as a linguist for a DOD contractor, was granted a security clearance despite initial concerns under Guideline B (Foreign Influence) and Guideline F (Financial Considerations). The concerns stemmed from the applicant's family ties in Afghanistan.

The judge determined that the applicant's limited and infrequent contact with family members in Afghanistan, coupled with their non-involvement in activities that could compromise U.S. interests, mitigated the foreign influence concerns. Additionally, the applicant has established a life in the U.S. with significant ties, including his immediate family, further reducing the risk.

Ultimately, the judge found that the applicant's circumstances satisfied the mitigating conditions under Guideline B, specifically AG ¶ 8(a), AG ¶ 8(b), and AG ¶ 8(c), outweighing the disqualifying conditions AG ¶ 7(a) and AG ¶ 7(b). As a result, the security clearance was granted.

Why the Applicant Prevailed

The applicant's family members in Afghanistan are not involved in activities that could compromise U.S. interests.
The applicant has established a life in the U.S. and has significant ties to the country, including his immediate family.
The applicant's limited and infrequent contact with his family members in Afghanistan reduces the risk of foreign influence.

Conditions Referenced

Disqualifying

AG ¶ 7(a)raisedContact with Foreign Family Members
AG ¶ 7(b)raisedConnections to Foreign Persons

Mitigating

AG ¶ 8(a)appliedNature of Relationships with Foreign Persons
AG ¶ 8(b)appliedMinimal Conflict of Interest
AG ¶ 8(c)appliedCasual and Infrequent Contact

Key Rule Quoted

“The protection of the national security is the paramount consideration.”

Procedural Posture

SOR issuedAug 22, 2015
Answer filedSep 7, 2015Applicant requested a decision on the written record.
Hearing held—No hearing; decision based on written record.
Decision dateFeb 24, 2016

Cite For

Mitigation of Foreign Influence Concerns Under Guideline B
Consideration of Family Ties in Security Clearance Cases
Impact of U.S. Citizenship on Foreign Influence Assessments

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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 granted the applicant's eligibility for access to classified information, finding that the applicant's foreign contacts did not pose a security risk. The applicant's family members in Afghanistan were deemed unlikely to create a conflict of interest or pressure due to their limited interactions and the applicant's strong ties to the United States.

U.S. ties the decision noted: Naturalized U.S. Citizen · U.S. Spouse or Partner · U.S. Children · 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–1.e	5 sub-charges — specific text not stated in this decision (for the applicant).	For Applicant	Unspecified Foreign Relationship Immediate Family	—		—	—	—

Descriptive standardized rendering of a decided public case (Guideline B). The verbatim source decision is shown in full below.

Standardized Decision Profile

SEAD-4 Guideline F · descriptive summary of a decided case

Posture: Decision on RecordDecided: granted

The judge found that the applicant had financial concerns under Guideline F, but ultimately ruled in favor of the applicant, indicating that the financial issues were mitigated. The applicant's financial situation was deemed stable enough to grant security clearance despite the concerns raised.

¶	Allegation	Finding	Type	Response	Disqualifying (¶19)	Mitigating applied (¶20)	Mitigation
1.a–1.e	5 sub-charges — specific text not stated in this decision (for the applicant).	For Applicant			—	—	—

Descriptive standardized rendering of a decided public case (Guideline F). The verbatim source decision is shown in full below.

Full decision

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