DOHA Clearance Victory

Bill Savarino saved another DoD clearance at the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). This successful appeal involved several allegations under Guideline B (Foreign Influence) since the applicant had family in Columbia and Chile, and under Guideline F (Financial) because the applicant’s house went to foreclosure. The case required a 3 hour hearing in Arlington, VA.

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