KEYWORDS: Foreign Influence

DIGEST: Applicant has three friends who are residents and citizens of Israel, and another friend who is a citizen and resident of Turkey. The security concerns raised by these friendships are mitigated by the casual and infrequent nature of the relationships. Applicant failed to present sufficient information to mitigate the security concern raised by his relationships with his parents-in-law and sister-in-law, who are residents and citizens of Syria. In particular, Applicant failed to provide enough information to evaluate fully the potential security risks raised by his father-in-law’s status as a retired military officer. Clearance is denied. 
      
CASE NO. 19-02921.h1

DATE: 02/03/2021