Definitions of unsettled on the Web: still in doubt; an unsettled issue; an unsettled state of mind. changeable: subject to change; a changeable climate; the weather is uncertain; unsettled weather with rain and hail and sunshine coming one right after the other. wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn.
Credit and criminal history checks will be conducted on all applicants. For a Top Secret security clearance, the background investigation includes additional record checks which can verify citizenship for the applicant and family members, verification of birth, education, employment history, and military history.
How long does it normally take to obtain a Secret security clearance? It is the goal of the FBI to complete the processing for Secret security clearances within 45 to 60 days, once a completed application is submitted. The processing time for each individual case will vary depending upon its complexity.