Attachment J Visit Authorization Request Guidance APR24.docx

NCTAMS LANT Visit Request Guidance UPDATED: 4Apr24

1. Visit Authorization Request (VAR) – Clearance Information

Submit Clearance Information via DISS to SMO# 702725. Include Technical POC (BCO Manager) information in addition to purpose and location of visit. Access level required should indicate that which is required for visit regardless if member holds higher eligibility (least privileged access principle).

a. If unable to submit visitor clearance through DISS, a Visit Authorization Request (VAR) on company letterhead, will be submitted for access authorization approval, signed and dated by the company Facility Security Officer or representative designated in writing to validate security authorization requests.

b. The VAR must include the following information:

1) Agency/Company name and address

2) Name and address of facility to be visited

3) Date(s) of visit

4) Purpose of visit

5) Contract number (if applicable)

6) Visitor's full name, DBIDS card number (on the back), date and place of birth

7) Citizenship/Nationality (if Naturalized Citizen, provide Certificate of Naturalization Number).

8) Date Form 1-9 and/or E-Verify processed (this is normally first day of work with a company)

9) Clearance data (clearance level, agency who granted clearance and date granted)

10) Type/scope of Personnel Security Investigation conducted (Tier I, II, III, V etc.)

11) Level of Access Required

12) Agency/Company clearance data (clearance and safeguarding levels, date granted and CAGE code, if applicable)

13) Agency/Company’s Security Officer's full name, telephone number, email address.

14) Government Sponsor (e.g. COR) full name, telephone number, email address. Note: Government sponsor endorsement is required (signature/date), as applicable.

c. For Non-US Citizen(s)/Foreign Person(s), the following must ALSO be provided:

1) Citizenship Country

2) Other Citizenship Counties, if applicable (hold dual citizenship)

3) ID Type (RA=Resident Alien Card, GC = Permanent Resident Card, PP = Passport, DL=Driver’s License (Foreign Representative)

4) Passport No./Resident Alien Card

5) Expiration Date

6) Issuing Country

A “Foreign Person” is:

1. Anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual, or

2. Any U.S. citizen who represents a foreign entity, such as:

a. A foreign government or any agency or subdivision thereof (e.g., embassy or mission), or

b. A foreign corporation, business association, partnership, trust, society, or

c. A foreign organization that is not incorporated or registered to do business in the U.S., or

d. An international organization (e.g., NATO, UN, etc.).

A “Foreign National” is any person who is not a citizen or national of the U.S.