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[Rms16]

If my background was "fowarded to IA" does that mean background is finished?

Sorry, but no. When MHC forwards your BI to IA it just means they sent your paperwork over to start the investigation. They then assign an investigator to your case he or she will be in contact with you. Once that meeting is done they forward it on to IA so it can be assigned an adjudicator and they can review it. This part could take anywhere from 3 to 14 months. Possibly longer depending on your background.

[IamWolf]

haha..i am like the opposite. I had a background cleared and IA says they see it cleared back in November but it states that i am pending a poly...lol

And have you already taken the poly?

[IamWolf]

Haha I know man, but I think you should still be able to be hired before it clears, since everyone is talking about if you pass your poly you can get hired before.

Oh you mean with the interim clearance... As long as it clears and I start working. I can't wait to get started on this next phase of my life.

[breachnclear]

can't wait for the tuesday cass update lol, but tomorrow is the VBT/SI (hopefully) a bit nervous but excited at the same time. glad to see some updates/eod's from other testers, best of luck!

[MPDCjock]

Is the Math on the practice exam when you apply to the CBPO similar to what is on the actual exam? Or is it more difficult?

[Shark]

Is the Math on the practice exam when you apply to the CBPO similar to what is on the actual exam? Or is it more difficult?

It is similar, not difficult.

[noname1]

And have you already taken the poly?

no i haven't been contacted to take one. I didnt have to take it last time. Rules have changed now. I wish i had accepted my EOD back in November...oh well ya live and learn

[zilch79]

I got the call for fabens tx. Eod 8/27, academy 9/26-2/08

Late on this, but I got the same port and academy date. I suppose I'll be seeing you around.

[AlbertW]

Welp fingerprints mailed. Now its time to just sit around, stay in shape, and wait for them to call me to schedule everything?

[Future_5_Oh]

Hello everyone. Been a lurker since around December/January, and thought I'd post my timelines; but first, just a quick thank you to everyone who offers up helpful information on this and other USCBP forum websites, and congratulations to those who have been hired and are moving on with their agencies.

BPA Timeline:
09/13/2011 - Applied
10/14/2011 - Border Patrol Exam; Novi, MI
10/21/2011 - Notice of Results; 96%
12/06/2011 - TSL1 packet submitted
01/04/2012 - Pre-Employment Fitness Test (passed)
01/23/2012 - Pre-Employment Medical Exam (pending)
02/06/2012 - Oral Board Structured Interview (passed)
07/10/2012 - TSL2 packet submitted


CBPO Timeline:
03/15/2012 - Applied
03/26/2012 - CBPO Exam; Novi, MI
04/03/2012 - Notice of Results; 96%
06/29/2012 - Response to “q7” e-mail submitted
07/05/2012 - TSL1 packet submitted
07/09/2012 - Additional requested medical information submitted
07/10/2012 - TSL2 packet submitted
07/31/2012 - Pre-Employment Fitness Test (pending)
08/01/2012 - Video-based Testing/Structured Interview

[IamWolf]

Welp fingerprints mailed. Now its time to just sit around, stay in shape, and wait for them to call me to schedule everything?

You got it.

[Rms16]

Welp fingerprints mailed. Now its time to just sit around, stay in shape, and wait for them to call me to schedule everything?

Yup, that's the best thing you can do is train. You would be surprised how easy it can be to slack. To many fail the pft2 and the final fitness at fletc bc they just weren't ready.

[MPDCjock]

After the written exam is the majority of the processing steps completed near where you live? Or do they assign you a random location in the U.S.?

[IamWolf]

Can anyone speak about their first day of FLETC experience? I wonder how it is over there.

[180Degrees]

After the written exam is the majority of the processing steps completed near where you live? Or do they assign you a random location in the U.S.?

As close to your location as they can make it. So far the furthest I've had to travel is 2 hours by car for the video based test and structured interview. Medical and PFT1 were both within a half hour of me.