How long do background checks normally take once they have all the docs?

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It depends on the type of clearance

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My Secret clearance took about 6 weeks.

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I got my final clearance 18 months after I'd started my federal job. And i'd previously had TS/SCI clearance. So, it can take a while.

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Depends on your clearance level and how complicated your background is.

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