CBP officer

[Rms16]

I'm another 12/2010 tester just waiting on my investigation to clear and a call.

Drifting, haven't seen you in a bit where you been hiding? Haha

[revivemylife]

Did you call IA or was it MHC?

I called IA. It was a DC number not the MHC numbers out of Minnesota.

[Rms16]

I called IA. It was a DC number not the MHC numbers out of Minnesota.

If you don't mind what number did you call?

[revivemylife]

202-344-2600 have to go through the prompts for cbp officer applicant and eventually it leads you to just a voicemail, leave your information and question, if your lucky they call you back as quickly as they did me. I left my name and id number, when they called back they needed my social to look my record up though.

[Rms16]

202-344-2600 have to go through the prompts for cbp officer applicant and eventually it leads you to just a voicemail, leave your information and question, if your lucky they call you back as quickly as they did me. I left my name and id number, when they called back they needed my social to look my record up though.

Ya that's the number I called yesterday morning around 7am, left a message and still no call back. That bothers me a bit. That's why I was so surprised you got a call back and I'm still waiting.

[Drifting]

Ya that's the number I called yesterday morning around 7am, left a message and still no call back. That bothers me a bit. That's why I was so surprised you got a call back and I'm still waiting.

I'm another 12/2010 tester that has never had a return call from "IA."

[socalpdcadet]

Ya that's the number I called yesterday morning around 7am, left a message and still no call back. That bothers me a bit. That's why I was so surprised you got a call back and I'm still waiting.

I had this problem before and realized that what you say when you leave the message makes a difference. Before I would call and tell them my information and give a brief explanation of my problem and would never get a call back. The next time I called I just did exactly what the voicemail said and nothing more and got a call back. Hope that helps.

[Rms16]

I'm another 12/2010 tester that has never had a return call from "IA."

Drifting and SoCal, I've called before and have gotten calls back but not this time. It's weird bc they are usually really good at getting back to you. SoCal I left very limited info just name and number that's all. I think I'm going to give me another call. Drifting I am very surprised you have never received a call back that is very strange.

[helenyoung]

It means to reach TSU before turning 37...

yoda, what does TSU mean in your response? I thought it was the same as TSL mentioned by merlin and it's the Tentative Selection Letter. But I just noticed that in someone's signature, TSU is further down the timeline. When do you get to the TSU? (I mean after what procedure would come to TSU). Thank you.

[Rms16]

yoda, what does TSU mean in your response? I thought it was the same as TSL mentioned by merlin and it's the Tentative Selection Letter. But I just noticed that in someone's signature, TSU is further down the timeline. When do you get to the TSU? (I mean after what procedure would come to TSU). Thank you.

I'm not Yoda but you reach TSU once you have finished all the steps. TSU stands for the Training and scheduling unit. Once you go all green in CASS it will state transferred to the training and scheduling unit.

[merlin436]

Merlin, can you please share with me the benefit of taking the withdrawal as opposed to taking your chances with the NOPA?

Some issues and some NOPAs just are not going to be beaten. Initially a person can chose to ride the NOPA bus...but eventually the bus driver will pull over and politely ask him to disembark. That's the time to take the hint and withdraw.

Ultimately a failed NOPA will almost assuredly lead to an unsuitably determination. That pretty much guarantees a 3 year bar from federal employment and it's black eye that'll follow somebody pretty much everywhere and throughout a federal career.

On the other hand, a withdrawal is simply that, a withdrawal. No worries, no consequences, just backing out. A lot of issues 'disappear' with a little work and the passage of time. Things a person has done as a 17 year-old that might kill off an applicant at 24 could very well be overcome by the time he turns 30 or 35. Withdrawing allows a person to back off and let time work to his advantage.

About the only time I could see where 'riding the NOPA bus to Unsuitabilityville' might be considered reasonable would be in the case of someone on the edge of aging out. In that case, time is probably the greater enemy.

[merlin436]

If you fail the polygraph test for cbpo and your TO is withdrawn due to you failing the polygraph, does that mean that your TO for bp will also be withdrawn?

I'd expect that to be the case.

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yoda, what does TSU mean in your response? I thought it was the same as TSL mentioned by merlin and it's the Tentative Selection Letter. But I just noticed that in someone's signature, TSU is further down the timeline. When do you get to the TSU? (I mean after what procedure would come to TSU). Thank you.

TSU means Training and Scheduling Unit= after you have passed and met all of the requirements including the background and/or polygraph, you are referred to TSU and they are the ones that give you "The Call" and offer you a position/station when one or several are available. Once they give you your EOD date (Entry on Duty), you will need to take the PFT2 (second Physical Fitness Test) no earlier than 30 days prior to your EOD date assigned by TSU.

[revivemylife]

Drifting and SoCal, I've called before and have gotten calls back but not this time. It's weird bc they are usually really good at getting back to you. SoCal I left very limited info just name and number that's all. I think I'm going to give me another call. Drifting I am very surprised you have never received a call back that is very strange.

I do think what you say on the message is important in getting a call back. My guess is if you say i just want to know what my status is that you dont get a call back. The message i left them was that i was concerned if everything was recieved and i wanted to make sure that they dont need anything from me since it was 4 months ago i submitted everything etc etc...
I also think timing is important, they probably arent there at 0700 but 0900 the day is young and motivated and your message is lost behind what happens during they day when they are there?
I dont know, just my .02 but somehow it worked for me

[Sick of being a Army Grunt]

For what it's worth, I submitted my e-QIP on 7/10/2012, my credit report was pulled on 7/18/2012, and my BI just contacted me today via phone with a couple of questions. This is relevant to your post, because I only had my VBT/SI this afternoon.

Yes your correct, I had my VBT on 16 July and they pulled my Credit Report on 25 May.