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Posted by bailyt
- Nov 05, 2005, 07:07 AMAbout 9mo since my COE here. BI concluded about 6 weeks ago. Program Officer cited about 3-5 mo more of waiting. Someone I met during the polygraph is experiencing a similar wait time. While I don't know if this is typical or not, I am certainly not holding my breath any longer even though it remains my first choice of employment. -b
Posted by Fair Chance
- Nov 04, 2005, 09:16 PMReaders,
This has to be a new record. In over twenty years of government service, I am amazed.
When something is too good to be true, well, you know the rest.
Regards.
This has to be a new record. In over twenty years of government service, I am amazed.
When something is too good to be true, well, you know the rest.
Regards.
Posted by longtimelistener
- Nov 04, 2005, 08:29 PMhmmm...another interesting post. I'm from Cali--not too sure where that ranks in terms of number of applicants.
But in any case, I find it interesting to hear about these two cases of relatively short waits. Sure, 2 is hardly a large enough sample size to draw any conclusions, but it makes me wonder what is going on in my case.
Every time I call the agency, they assure me that my long wait is typical and that the agency is experiencing a backlog and long delays with all their applicants. After these last couple posts, I guess that's not universally true...
But in any case, I find it interesting to hear about these two cases of relatively short waits. Sure, 2 is hardly a large enough sample size to draw any conclusions, but it makes me wonder what is going on in my case.
Every time I call the agency, they assure me that my long wait is typical and that the agency is experiencing a backlog and long delays with all their applicants. After these last couple posts, I guess that's not universally true...
Posted by BobaFuct
- Nov 04, 2005, 07:52 PMMy wait was one week from poly to BI, one week for the BI, then about 5 weeks for adjudication and approval. As far as I can tell, everything is done by region, and my region (Mountain West) has the lowest number of applicants...
Posted by longtimelistener
- Nov 04, 2005, 07:21 PMwow, you're lucky. I'm beginning to think my file fell behind a desk or something 
My BI seemed to have been fast tracked too--about 2 weeks. I totally agree that the investigators just say what we want to hear to keep hope in us.
Fortunately for me I have a very nice program officer, and I do make a point of calling her at least every 4 weeks. I just feel a bit hopeless because being a squeaky wheel accomplishes nothing in this situation (in my opinion).
Oh well...here's to waiting longer...
My BI seemed to have been fast tracked too--about 2 weeks. I totally agree that the investigators just say what we want to hear to keep hope in us.
Fortunately for me I have a very nice program officer, and I do make a point of calling her at least every 4 weeks. I just feel a bit hopeless because being a squeaky wheel accomplishes nothing in this situation (in my opinion).
Oh well...here's to waiting longer...
Posted by monsterinthecorner
- Nov 04, 2005, 07:08 PM4 months from poly appt. my BI was fast-tracked for some reason. it took 2 about weeks. not sure when adjudication was started. i always assumed the process would take 6 months to 1 yr. i've heard average wait time (gov't wide) is about 18 months. i think these investigators just tell you what you want to hear. do you have a nice program officer? keep calling them for updates. it sucks to be a pest, but it gives you some peace of mind to hear your case is still active. right? hope things go well for you.
Posted by longtimelistener
- Nov 04, 2005, 06:58 PMThanks for the info, monsterinthecorner.
Is that 4 months from the COE or 4 months since you went into adjudication?
I can't believe my file is taking so long...I'm a pretty boring person!!!
Is that 4 months from the COE or 4 months since you went into adjudication?
I can't believe my file is taking so long...I'm a pretty boring person!!!
Posted by monsterinthecorner
- Nov 04, 2005, 06:48 PMcleared in less than 4 mo's.
Posted by longtimelistener
- Nov 03, 2005, 09:52 PMQuestion for anyone who is currently waiting for a security clearance:
Have you guys been waiting a long time for your clearance?
I received my COE 9 months ago; and passed my poly, completed my BI, and went into adjudication nearly 6 months ago, and still haven't heard back.
I was initially told the whole process would take 4-6 months, then around six months I was told the whole process would take 6-9 months. Then I was told the adjudication phase would take between 4-6 months. And now that I am passed the 9-month total time and 6-month time since I entered adjudication, I'm being told I could still wait 1-2 months!!!
Is anyone else having this experience? Seems like whenever I approach a "deadline," the deadline, in a very vague way, gets extended...
Have you guys been waiting a long time for your clearance?
I received my COE 9 months ago; and passed my poly, completed my BI, and went into adjudication nearly 6 months ago, and still haven't heard back.
I was initially told the whole process would take 4-6 months, then around six months I was told the whole process would take 6-9 months. Then I was told the adjudication phase would take between 4-6 months. And now that I am passed the 9-month total time and 6-month time since I entered adjudication, I'm being told I could still wait 1-2 months!!!
Is anyone else having this experience? Seems like whenever I approach a "deadline," the deadline, in a very vague way, gets extended...