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Understanding U.S. Government Background Investigations & Reinvestigations
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Information for Fellows
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Clinical and Graduate Medical Education Fellows Processing
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships
Walter Reed Fellowship Rotation Processing
Approved Identification Documents
Reporting Requirements for Sensitive Positions (SEAD-3)
DPSAC Process Overview
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Administrative Sponsorship
Employment Eligibility Verification for Foreign Nationals
Prescreening
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All About e-App
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How to Access eApp
Be Aware of the Following When Completing Your eApp
How to Submit Your eApp
Next Steps After Submitting Your eApp
Required Background Investigation Forms
Investigative Requirements for Individuals Working with Children
Information on e-QIP
Administrators
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Onboarding New Staff
Onboarding New Staff
Understanding U.S. Government Background Investigations & Reinvestigations
Preparing Candidates Who Require a Security Clearance
Position Classifications and Badge Types
Position Designation Tool
Position Designation Tool
Four Step Process to Complete the PDT
Position Designation vs. Emergency Tier Designation
Information for Foreign Nationals
Information Regarding Fellowship
Information Regarding Fellowship
Clinical and Graduate Medical Education Fellows Processing
Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships
Walter Reed Fellowship Rotation Processing
DPSAC Process Overview
DPSAC Process Overview
Administrative Sponsorship
Employment Eligibility Verification for Foreign Nationals
Prescreening
Badge Enrollment
Badge Authorization
Adjudication
Adjudication
Suitability Adjudication
Suitability Criteria
Report of Investigation (ROI)
Adjudicator Reviews
Final Determination/Getting a Copy of My Records
Understanding DPSAC Services
Understanding DPSAC Services
Fingerprint Services
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Crossmatch/Prescreening Fingerprints
Fieldprint
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Badge Issuance
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Introduction on Badges
PIN Resets
Renewing Digital Certificates & ID Badges
Updating Personal Information
Non-Working, Broken, or Lost Badges
Types of Badge Deactivations
Updating LWS Operators
Returning your Badge when Leaving NIH
Lifecycle Work Station (LWS) Directory
Training, Resources & Forms for Current Staff
Training, Resources & Forms for Current Staff
Visit Authorization Request (VAR)
Visit Authorization Request (VAR)
Incoming & Outgoing VAR Guidelines
Reporting Requirements for Sensitive Positions (SEAD-3)
Lifecycle Work Station (LWS) Training
Additional Resources & Training Tools for AOs
Approved Identification Documents for Appointments
Billing Rates for Badges & Investigation Services
FAQs
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DPSAC Main Office: Building 31, Room 1B03
Second Office: Building 10, Room 1C52 (South Lobby)
Other DPSAC Locations (PCIFs)
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Frederick, MD: Ft. Detrick
Rockville, MD: Shady Grove Campus
Rockville, MD: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
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