Security Clearance Archives - The Law Office of Dondi West

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Sep

DCSA’s 2026 Continuous Vetting Update: What Cleared Contractors Should Do Now

September 21, 2026Dondi WestSecurity Clearance

DCSA’s 2026 industry guidance changes the five-year update process for NISP contractor national security personnel. Here is how to use the PVQ Date, coordinate with the FSO, and prepare accurate records.

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Sep

Changing Cleared Jobs: Security Clearance Eligibility Is Not the Same as Access

September 15, 2026Dondi WestAdjudicative Process, Insights, Security Clearance

A job change can end access without necessarily revoking eligibility. Confirm the recorded status, the new role’s requirements, and any unresolved security issue.

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Sep

When a Statement of Reasons Arrives: A Practical First Week

September 2, 2026Dondi WestInsights, Responding to a Statement of Reasons, Statements of Reasons

A practical, federal guide to organizing a response after receiving a Statement of Reasons in a security-clearance matter.

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Aug

Foreign Travel With a Security Clearance: A Before-and-After Checklist

August 27, 2026Dondi WestAdjudicative Process, Insights, Security Clearance

Personal travel abroad can trigger reporting duties. Confirm the applicable process before departure and keep a record of itinerary changes and required follow-up.

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Aug

Mental Health Counseling and Security Clearances: Read the Actual Questions

August 18, 2026Dondi WestAdjudicative Process, Insights, Security Clearance

Seeking counseling alone is not a basis for a negative clearance inference. Accurate answers depend on the form’s actual questions and the facts.

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Aug

A DUI and Your Security Clearance: Build a Complete Response

August 4, 2026Dondi WestAdjudicative Process, Insights, Security Clearance

A DUI can raise several clearance concerns. Accurate reporting, court records, and documented follow-through help explain what happened and what changed.