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Originally posted by barnaj View PostThat aint too long. You only got your t.o. like 2 months ago, correct? Either way, enjoy!
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Originally posted by UofU76 View Postany reason why transfering is so difficult? I know with other Federal agencies it's a lot easier.
I live on the West Coast, but I am from the east coast. Say I do 3-5 years on the West Coast, any chance I can find myself working in the North East someday?
I'll just add that how difficult it is to move will greatly depend on how you define "moving". If you're willing to go anywhere, anyplace other than the port you're currently in, then your chances of moving are greatly increased. If you're looking for a specific move to one or a few ports...then the chances drop...dramatically.
To answer your question...if you do five years on the west coast and are will to move anywhere in the northeast, to include Buffalo and NYC, then yeah, you probably have a decent chance. Of course, that all depends on whether or not your port is willing to work with you.
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Originally posted by biggdawgdaddy View PostHope springs eternal, and the 5 year + time frame is more realistic. It is not really that difficult to move, except you compete with everyone else in the service, and if you only have 3 or 4 years experience you will not get selected as quick as ones with 5+ years.
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Originally posted by merlin436 View PostWhat Dawg said.
I'll just add that how difficult it is to move will greatly depend on how you define "moving". If you're willing to go anywhere, anyplace other than the port you're currently in, then your chances of moving are greatly increased. If you're looking for a specific move to one or a few ports...then the chances drop...dramatically.
To answer your question...if you do five years on the west coast and are will to move anywhere in the northeast, to include Buffalo and NYC, then yeah, you probably have a decent chance. Of course, that all depends on whether or not your port is willing to work with you.
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Originally posted by UofU76 View PostThanks for the info.
Just adding that any movement is very case specific.
There really isn't much of a mechanism in CBP to do a straight "transfer". There really is little infrastructure within CBP to facilitate Officer movement period.
Most people move either through:
1: swaps, which are two people from different ports deciding, along with both their managements, to swap locations. Swaps are likely the most common way of moving.
2: laterals, which are posted locations one can apply for and if accepted, move. Laterals tend to lean toward less desirable ports, but occasionally there's a gem or two within them.
3: Pre-clearance/CSI, another popular choice for movement. Essentially you sign up for a 2-5 year gig either overseas or in Canada and when you come back you pretty much get your choice of port(s) to which you're willing to return.
4: Transfers, rare...extremely rare. Basically, you ask your port to release you to another port, who is willing to pick you up. Occasionally, they happen...but not often and not for most Officers in most circumstances.
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Originally posted by merlin436 View PostDon't count on moving out of anywhere, especially in such a short period of time as 2 years. Does it happen, yes...but not for most. Moving out is not easy and most people will find themselves locked into their original ports for years beyond their 2-year mark.
Also I was hoping to eventually go to WA state/ Northern border...I really would like to move out there...but at this point I really would just like a phone call, which I predict that I wont get on until next year... seriously.
Thanks for the info!Last edited by TXGRL; 09-25-2009, 08:47 AM.
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Originally posted by TXCBP View PostAre you sure your coworker has been waiting since 5/2008?? I have a friend who sister had a TSU date of sometime in Nov, she EOD in March and graduated in June. On another forum, I saw another person who had a TSU date of like 11/20/08 who EOD in early May, both were for E Texas. I find it hard to believe that your coworker has been waiting in TSU since 5/2008 for E Texas.
( correction...as I posted below...I'm going to ask him again and make sure it's not 09, instead of 08)
Also just read prior threads...so I guess it is still possible..Last edited by TXGRL; 09-25-2009, 09:39 AM.
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Originally posted by merlin436 View PostJust adding that any movement is very case specific.
There really isn't much of a mechanism in CBP to do a straight "transfer". There really is little infrastructure within CBP to facilitate Officer movement period.
Most people move either through:
1: swaps, which are two people from different ports deciding, along with both their managements, to swap locations. Swaps are likely the most common way of moving.
2: laterals, which are posted locations one can apply for and if accepted, move. Laterals tend to lean toward less desirable ports, but occasionally there's a gem or two within them.
3: Pre-clearance/CSI, another popular choice for movement. Essentially you sign up for a 2-5 year gig either overseas or in Canada and when you come back you pretty much get your choice of port(s) to which you're willing to return.
4: Transfers, rare...extremely rare. Basically, you ask your port to release you to another port, who is willing to pick you up. Occasionally, they happen...but not often and not for most Officers in most circumstances.
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Originally posted by kearney3 View PostI hope that that is not the case. I have been waiting in TSU for East Texas since 4/10/09.
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Originally posted by UofU76 View PostI would never turn down the call. You never know when it's going to come back around, it may be a very long time.
But that's just me.
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Originally posted by sandwichman View PostThere's been a lot of posts lately regarding the TSU. What about after you get done with FLETC. How long have the wait times been after you got done with FLETC before you were contacted for deployment?
If I understood the FAQs correctly on the CBP website, once you get done with training there's another undefined waiting period for the deployment notice or phone call.
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