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[GeauxForthTiger]

It takes about half the day. The exact questions are told to you before they administer the polygraph. They are very broad questions and basically ask "are you telling the truth" about several different subjects and are used to judge your honesty and trustworthyness. I am not going to say the specific questions asked.

[FedorBust76]

For anybody still wondering, CBP is going to polygraph all applicants who have not yet EOD'd. I got the call to take the poly this week, and the CBP IA SA told me that there was a huge push for him to get a ton of polys done before October. Looks like a good sign to me.

I was told that my name was on some sort of list as to why they were updating my medical, FCRA and now background packet. Could this list be for a polygraph? Or for hire as I am an AZ applicant?

[tippmann87]

Spoke with MHC this morning and told them about the duplicate packet. The lady told me that they were just too efficient and laughed. Long story short, I am good to go and my packet is in the security office.

Now the funny part, one packet asked for 3 copies, the other only asked for 1. The first packet requested 3 fingerprints, the second only asked for 2. The second packet did not have two of the forms also.

Also I don't know the purpose of the FCRA form, because they just send another one when they send the BI update packet.

And yes, if you have been in TSU at least 3/4 of a year, you will be getting a BU update packet.

I have been in TSU for 1 year and 2 months and only had to redo the credit check.......no background packet.....

[Lamp Lighter]

I have been in TSU for 1 year and 2 months and only had to redo the credit check.......no background packet.....

I am in the same boat. And I put in for the same location as you.

[USMC0844]

Wish I could say I had an answer for you +1 year guys, but we all know this process is not logical! All I can pass on is what I was told and that is basically if you are not a DHS employee, your BI is good for 1 year. They advised that everyone would receive an update packet eventually. Mine was received almost exactly 1 year after my sit down for my initial BI.

[THENEWKID]

My online CBPO Status says Referred to Schedule EOD 6/2/2010 You have been referred to the scheduling unit. Is that GOOD NEWS? .....or is there a Hiring Freeze. I did do a polygraph in April. Is there something happening in October (I read a few post back that they doing polygraphs cause new class starting?). I am in Honolulu, Hawaii and my port is Honolulu as well.

[Thek9]

Welcome to the club, have seat, relax. Cary on with your life, don't keep all your eggs in one basket.

Aloha!

[PL07]

People are saying things are going to happen in October because the 2011 Fiscal Year starts October 1st. Keep in mind that just because the Fiscal Year starts in October, that doesn't mean that the agencies get their money for 2011 then. Most agencies do not receive their budget money until November-December...

[kc12]

I was told that my name was on some sort of list as to why they were updating my medical, FCRA and now background packet. Could this list be for a polygraph? Or for hire as I am an AZ applicant?

Yes the list could be either of those things. It could also be a list of people who need to have their package refreshed.

[jflores]

In TSU since 12/10/08 for NJ, what does "status candidate" mean???

[ni86]

Status candidate means current government employee with 2 or more years of service

[Hieroglyph83]

In regards to things picking up in October, we heard that last year as well

[TX54]

Hey folks, update here on my status. Been in TSU since 07/09, just recieved a call from a special agent asking me to take my polygraph and set it up next week. Just about a week ago I recieved the email regarding the FCRA forms which i mailed today. Im not worried about the poly, ive taken one before for a previous employment and agency. I guess we will see what happens.

[ZODIAC76]

Hey folks, update here on my status. Been in TSU since 07/09, just recieved a call from a special agent asking me to take my polygraph and set it up next week. Just about a week ago I recieved the email regarding the FCRA forms which i mailed today. Im not worried about the poly, ive taken one before for a previous employment and agency. I guess we will see what happens.

I got a call yesterday from an agent to set up a polygraph test for me too! I've been in TSU since 5/28/09. I re-did my FCRA forms about 2 or 3 months ago. He asked if I had applied for BP Agent or Customs. The man said that CBP has been phasing in the polygraphs over the past two years and eventually everyone will be getting them. I asked if it meant that the hiring would pick up and he said it "was another step closer to being hired." I guess it's good to know they haven't forgotten about me! haha! So anyone have any idea what type of questons they ask you? lol

[TX54]

I got a call yesterday from an agent to set up a polygraph test for me too! I've been in TSU since 5/28/09. I re-did my FCRA forms about 2 or 3 months ago. He asked if I had applied for BP Agent or Customs. The man said that CBP has been phasing in the polygraphs over the past two years and eventually everyone will be getting them. I asked if it meant that the hiring would pick up and he said it "was another step closer to being hired." I guess it's good to know they haven't forgotten about me! haha! So anyone have any idea what type of questons they ask you? lol

I take it your heading to houston?, we both are probably gonna be in the same building, and probably spoke to the same person. Ha!! Interesting. Whats your geo location? Mines E. Texas. As far as the poly goes, its probably a good idea to - remain (naive) to the testing or try not to worry about what they will ask you, but what i can tell you is, just be completely honest and dont worry about what they will and will not ask you, thats the main advice i can tell you on how to handle these things.