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[playero36]

I hope i get the call soon how long does the drug test get verified?

This is my exact timeline:

Test: 12/10/2010 completed 82 no vet pref.
NOR: 05/02/11
Geo location:Laredo TX
TO: 05/25/2011
TSL:05/26/2011 completed
PFT1:07/05/2011 completed
Medical: 7/20/2011 completed
Grade GS-5: 08/05/2011 completed
BI: 8/5/2011 ???
VBT: 8/29/2011 ???
Drug Test: 9/9/2011 I know I'll pass
The call: ?
PFT2:?
EOD: ?

[buf2az]

Because they spun a roulette wheel and my name popped up. I cant figure it out... I am interested in your timeline and will be looking to see if you get the call. You should get it before me cause you have everything almost in the green. I'm hoping for Nogales. I've been watching Border Wars in Nogales from time to time, awesome show. Being new there would be great because of the high traffic, probably will learn a ton there.

[yoda]

I thought your BI had to be cleared before getting a firm offer? So much inconsistency... Well, I just need my qualifications and pre-employment forms to clear (they originally did not email me that requirement) as long as they dont have to clear my BI then i'm good to go! My drug test cleared today.

The policy on interims was supposed to be discontinued some time back, I'm guessing that since he took a poly... they let him fly with one. Don't take this as a norm, it might be an exception to the rule...

[yoda]

The new CBP class that started today has 38.
Most are SWB.

[cbpo kid]

I wish i knew when the next step was going to be. I really don't like the waiting game :/

[AnonymousPerson]

I just want to get a show of hands for any December 2010 testers who have received a TO that wasn't the SWB, ATL, or MIA.

[jonnylaw]

I wish i knew when the next step was going to be. I really don't like the waiting game :/

My fingerprints cards should have arrived at MHC today. Everything for me shows pending, it says they have received my background documents and is awaiting review for completeness. I haven't been scheduled for a VBT/SI yet. Hopefully, things will proceed.

How do you have Laredo, TX as a GEO prefer? When I applied, it was only Southwestern or Southeastern states, I do not remember an option to select a specific state or area?

[spoondawgy24]

What should you pack and take to the academy? How fast do they give you your uniforms/boots? Any advice preacademy?

[cbpo kid]

My fingerprints cards should have arrived at MHC today. Everything for me shows pending, it says they have received my background documents and is awaiting review for completeness. I haven't been scheduled for a VBT/SI yet. Hopefully, things will proceed.

How do you have Laredo, TX as a GEO prefer? When I applied, it was only Southwestern or Southeastern states, I do not remember an option to select a specific state or area?

Yeah i picked the southwestern states not the southeastern, then i believe you could select 4 or 5 places of your liking if I'm not mistaken. I sent my cards yesterday, everything on CASS shows pending still.

[yoda]

What should you pack and take to the academy? How fast do they give you your uniforms/boots? Any advice preacademy?

Besides your personal comfy stuff for the nights and weekends... Business casual for EOD and 1st day here, black boots for the first three weeks until you get your uniform boots. You will wear the "smurf" uniform from the 2nd day until you get your uniform at the end of your 3rd week.

[yoda]

Yeah i picked the southwestern states not the southeastern, then i believe you could select 4 or 5 places of your liking if I'm not mistaken. I sent my cards yesterday, everything on CASS shows pending still.

You applied to a region, and are at the mercy of MHC or the roulette for EOD's on where you'll end up...
If I were a betting man, you'll end up at a SWB POE.

[nugg]

Hey, guys I'm a July '11 tester and scored a 93 on the test. I've already sent in the TSL phase 1 and phase 2 ( sf86 and fingerprints). Just wondering if any San Diego testers know what the next steps are. Everyone on this forum is freaking motivating!!! Can't wait to tackle some of these processes out of the way!

[z132878]

For all of the July testers: If you have a general question, or really want to learn what you are in for PLEASE READ THE PREVIOUS 50 PAGES, GO TO CBP.GOV, AND OR JOIN US AT http://forums.delphiforums.com/customsinspect/start. ALMOST EVERY QUESTION YOU HAVE NOW, AND EVERY QUESTION YOU WILL HAVE IN THE FUTURE WILL BE ANSWERED THERE. GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!

[*El Famoso 818*]

NEW DATES


Exam: FEB 2007
NEW TO:11/19/10
GEO: San Diego, CA
Qualifications: Completed GS-7
Medical: used existing. recertified in DEC 2010
PFT 1 Test:12/30/2010
VBT: middle 2009. expires in middle 2012
Drug Screening: 10/27/2010
BI: completed meet investigator in Sep 2009 cleared in
April 2010 recleared in april 2011.
TSU: 7/20/11
THE CALL:09/09
PFT 2:09/16/11
EOD:09/19/11

[BanditLAPD]

So quick question I broke my hand over the weekend and I will prob have to have it pinned anyhow I will be out for 2-3 months, has anyone had experience with getting injured during the process? Will they delay my Med/pt tests?