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[CZ_Kid]

This is different, just got an automated email going over the polygraph. Basically explaining what to expect with regards to the examiner and example questions. This email is concluded by giving applicants the option to withdraw or do nothing and continue with the process.

[Smiley85]

This is different, just got an automated email going over the polygraph. Basically explaining what to expect with regards to the examiner and example questions. This email is concluded by giving applicants the option to withdraw or do nothing and continue with the process.

I received this as well today. Hopefully it means I'll get the Poly soon.

[Jade78]

This is different, just got an automated email going over the polygraph. Basically explaining what to expect with regards to the examiner and example questions. This email is concluded by giving applicants the option to withdraw or do nothing and continue with the process.

I did receive the same email as well. When I read the title, my heart dropped.

[joshk24]

Have you all that got that email done your vbt yet?

[Jade78]

Have you all that got that email done your vbt yet?

I did, yes and passed.

[CZ_Kid]

Have you all that got that email done your vbt yet?

I haven't had the VBT yet, just the PFT1 two weeks ago.

[Smiley85]

Have you all that got that email done your vbt yet?

I haven't been schedule for the VBT and I got that email.

[Jade78]

I hope there's a method to their madness!!

[Hoffs11]

I believe it was just a general email that is sent out like the fitness tips. I received it as well and have already taken the poly.

[Jade78]

I believe it was just a general email that is sent out like the fitness tips. I received it as well and have already taken the poly.

Hoffs11, did you pass the poly?

[Kattle]

Just got done 6 hours later. My gosh what a test. One of the most frustrating and stressful things I've been through. I seemed to pass the easy questions yet questions on things I had never even thought about committing I was told I was hiding something. Back and forth interrogations until she said well it looks like you passed I'll send it to quality control. Seemed almost like a game/script they were following. So frustrating telling the truth yet the system says otherwise. Nonetheless I await my results in a few weeks. Good luck to all those having their poly soon!

[Jdmgreg]

Hi everyone. I've been lurking here for some time. I too got the polygraph email. I got excited thinking that the process is moving along quickly. But now i see that feeling was a bit premature...The email was titled "Additional information about the polygraph examination." In any case, i'm scheduled to take the VBT/SI on May 15!

Written exam: October 18 ---pass
PFT1/Medical: March 20 --- pass
VBT/SI: May 15 --- better pass

[FutureCBPO]

His words were (and I quote):
"Well there isnt enough data for me to send this to IA as a fail but there also isnt enough data for me to believe you are being completely truthful. They have the final determination and 1 of 3 things will happen: 1 - they will pass you and you move on, 2 - they will withdraw your application or 3 - they will schedule you for a retest." He then asked me "Are you willing to retest if thats what they want you to do?" I said of course and then he goes on to say "Do you mind if I am the one who tests you again?" and I said of course.

How can a machine tell if someone is being completely truthful (no deception) if the machine itself is only 88% accurate??

I wouldn't look too much into that. I passed my polygraph and and he said the same to me, after he told me I passed.
I'm guessing you got inconclusive, which is what a lot of people get. Just keep your fingers crossed

[Jade78]

Just got done 6 hours later. My gosh what a test. One of the most frustrating and stressful things I've been through. I seemed to pass the easy questions yet questions on things I had never even thought about committing I was told I was hiding something. Back and forth interrogations until she said well it looks like you passed I'll send it to quality control. Seemed almost like a game/script they were following. So frustrating telling the truth yet the system says otherwise. Nonetheless I await my results in a few weeks. Good luck to all those having their poly soon!

Congrats on passing the hardest step. When you take the written test?

[Ma23]

CBP is hiring May 1

Hey where did you hear this or what source told told you this? It's still not open...