What do the terms active, current and expired clearance mean?
An active clearance is one in which the candidate is presently eligible for access to classified information. A current clearance is one in which a candidate has been determined eligible for access to classified information but is not currently eligible without a reinstatement. A candidate has two years to remain on a current status before moving to an expired status. Both active and current clearances are easily transferred between employers. An expired clearance is one that has not been used in more than two years and cannot be reinstated. Once sponsored, the candidate must resubmit a clearance application and go through a new investigation to have access. Individuals with expired clearances cannot be considered for jobs that require active or current clearances.
