What if a search reveals a criminal record?
If a search on an applicant reveals a criminal record for one of the six screened offenses, she or he will be provided an opportunity to clarify or explain the the contents of the report. If the applicant does not respond to the request for clarification/explanation, then a National Screening Panel (NSP) will decide to approve or deny the application based on the available information. If the applicant does respond, then the NSP will review the available information, including the applicant’s submitted clarification/explanation, and will make a decision on the application.
