KEYWORD: Foreign Influence; Financial DIGEST: Applicant’s close foreign family members in Afghanistan; and his girlfriend who is a Chinese foreign national, pose a significant security risk without sufficient mitigation. Applicant remains excessively indebted for more than $53,000. He is unable to afford to pay his debts, and there is no mitigation. Clearance is denied. CASE NO: 19-02798.h1 DATE: 08/02/2021