KC1 wrote on Oct 16^th, 2013 at 11:30pm:

I been lurking on these forums for a while now and I feel comfortable to post something. Like most of you, I been a victim of the polygraph. According to my first polygraph test, it showed signs of deception when asked if I have committed a crime. I was quite shocked and nervous. To make a long story short. I got a mail saying they are canceling the "Conditional Offer" and disapproval to be allowed access to classified information. And their reason for this decision was written all out of context from what I told them. So I have 3 options: 1) "Request a copy of your investigative file" 2) "Request a review of the decision" which I write stating further details I can provide to overturned their decision. 3) Wait 1 year and re-apply or "you may file an appeal" after the 1 year passed. I don't know what to do, any successful stories of making their decision overturned or is this some kind of false hope? Should I go straight to option 2 and skip option 3? Because I know what I told them but I don't know what they have in file, and base on what they wrote to me is all out of context and I want to correct that. Or I just let this go and forget about ever applying anywhere else that requires security clearance because I'm screwed either ways?  Yes, you should definitely demand your records under the Privacy act.  You may be able to then determine exactly who or what f*cked up your application. Even if a recruiter may say otherwise, you can keep applying to the f*cking Agency until you turn 120, but it's almost certain that an unfavorable employment decision once made will never be reversed by the scum at Langley. :-/

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