CBP officer

[Benjamin.C]

Good morning ,

One question, what does your announcement code i.e. 19-3 actually mean?

[N.N.]

It’s when you applied, there’s typically a new announcement each month. The first number is the fiscal year, the second number is whatever that announcement is in the year. For example, 19-3 is the third announcement posted for fiscal year 2019.

[Benjamin.C]

Okay, thank you. Although that's strange since I applied in December of 2018.

*Edit: Apparently, I need to read up on my finance; the fiscal year 2019 includes December 2018.

[merlin436]

Fiscal years start on October 01st and run through September 30th. In the case of December 2018, it's actually the third month of fiscal year 2019.

[C-Mo]

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[I’m a ninja]

hal. What’s up bro have you heard anything ???

[Hal29]

Nothing yet. Going on 18 months.

[I’m a ninja]

Yeah 20 months lol. He has had 1 job the last 7 years and lived with his parents ( 1 address his whole life ) and it still took 20 months

[I’m a ninja]

They offered him ariz but he told him he would rather stay in Texas so the only option they have him in Texas was Brownsville so he took it

[Hal29]

So it seems as though Texas ports are filling up fast. When I applied they were offering 5 ports in Texas alone. Now they are only offering only one?

[Evolution81]

drug test tomorrow...Its HAPPENING ...end of the road for me folks ....1.5 year process....it was long at times and arduous...but all worth it at the end...its always good to have options...no such thing as good luck..so i wish the good ones on here much success and positive vibes and some damn PATIENCE in the process

[sixfour]

my background will be a nightmare to clear (nothing criminal)....

[xknuckles]

I’m just gonna go with the fact that this process is time consuming. I got so excited when I started getting schedule for the steps but now gathering everyone’s time frames, no such thing as a fast process

[Hal29]

Congrats. Waiting for my turn.

[Hopejoy]

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[Evolution81]

drug test tomorrow...Its HAPPENING ...end of the road for me folks ....1.5 year process....it was long at times and arduous...but all worth it at the end...its always good to have options...no such thing as good luck..so i wish the good ones on here much success and positive vibes and some damn PATIENCE in the process

no not a short list at all....eqip saves your last time you did a background.(13 year fed).all you have to do is update the list...i travel out the country every year lived in multiple states..etc...my suggestion is make sure you do everything concerning the BI in a timely manner...if they ask for it accommodate them the investigators are there to help you most times and they want to submit your stuff as fast as possible

[Hal29]

Met my investigator September 4th 2018.

[bonds525]

Finally got refered to TSU

[Nousername1]

Awesome congrats. Nice seeing some movement.

[Hopejoy]

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[bonds525]

Hopejoy back in August

[O_rod86]

Nice!! Slowly we all make our way through.

[zachariah]

Hi guys I just finish my si today and was told I passed, Unlike most people my pft-1 got delayed so I'm taking it next week, The recruiter told me to prepare for the long wait for the polygraph, around 4-6 months. How long did it take everyone else on average for the polygraph? Thanks

[Hopejoy]

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[Nousername1]

I took the PFT-1 and medical mid May, SI mid June and Poly mid September 2018.

[V_AntCBP]

everyone timeline is different, it has been about 7 months since my SI and still nada....

[fonzi7979]

zachariah I was wondering which announcement are you from and are you trying to get to JFK. I’m in 19-2 I am waiting to have my SI scheduled and then I guess they schedule you for the poly.

[zachariah]

I'm 19-3 and yes I'm trying to get JFK as well! I had my si scheduled immediately, before my medical and pft as a matter of fact

[standtheman]

zachariah what % are you at right now in your cass. my is stop at 38% for more than 1 month now. and i am 19-3 too.

[rergang3]

19-4 here. So I took the entrance exam on 2-2-19 and passed. Got my NOR on 2-13-19. I have received nothing since. My application status still says referred, but I would imagine I would have been told by now what to do next. How long should I wait before emailing someone about it? I feel like all the other timelines I've seen, people heard back rather quickly about what to do next. Yes, I know I'm in for the long haul, but it would at least be encouraging to get the next steps of what I should do, ya know?

[standtheman]

cbradshaw310 did you get any email from them to moving on to the next step? my medical is still show under reviewing for more than 1 month already.

[cbradshaw310]

standtheman Nope, still waiting since 12/24. Hopefully it will come through soon, I feel like an addict checking my app status all the time. haha

[standtheman]

cbradshaw310 hahaha. i am checking once a day... seem it will take forever for us to complete it. LOL

[rergang3]

cbradshaw310 Yea, I get that. I just feel like it's taking long just to get that selected email. I meet all the criteria, so I'm not sure what delay there would be. Oh well

[Krash777]

Day 549 in the hiring process (Used a day counter off google). Waiting on a polygraph date still. Congrats on all of you the speed right through!

[Elgin_87]

I'm right here with you Krash777 Checking my emails daily. Seeing that people putting gin their application behind mine and getting offers is a little discomforting. But it is what it is. October 2017

[Evolution81]

hell i was sept 17 just took my drug test and filled out my of306

[raudy06]

im 18-3, December 2017, eager to see my BI go green.

[OKCsparrow]

day 467 for me

[JB411]

I think I know the answer already but none of what we do for this process carries over to other departments? i.e sheriffs department

[Talonderiel]

Not likely. Usually local agencies have their own process and will not accept anything short of security clearance with poly.

Good news though, local agencies' hiring timeline are 4 - 8 months lol. There are a few people here who have had 2 yr careers with local agencies before finishing the process for CBP and accepting an EOD.

[xknuckles]

I picked NYPD and CBP the two most longest processes probably haha

[Dcherise18088]

DH 18-2

MOVING AGAIN! Finally... scheduled poly for next Friday. 14 months down so far in the process in total.

[Srhernza115]

Congrats! Good luck.

[Achyuta]

Any one been to Glynco recently or know what is expected of us physically while at Glynco? Is there a fitness test that we are required to pass for the job while at Glynco? If so i assume it is the 1.5mile run, what time do I need to beat?

It says "Fitness Graduation Standards of a two timed runs, push-ups, and a sitting flexibility reach." but I was wondering if anyone had the numbers! Thanks!

[Hal29]

Website says 15:55 or at least did.

[OKCsparrow]

Just checked. Website says 15 mins or less

[cepstein93]

that 15:55 was for the now defunct PFT2, the FGS is 15 min or less...they will fail you if you get 15:01 on the final one

[Hal29]

15 mins or less. That is a pretty quick time. Gotta start training even harder. Gotta be hard chasing people down to stamp that passport or visa.

[ajs0922]

It has been a long process and this is my second time applying but here is my time line.
4/9/18 Applied
4/27/18 NOR
5/4/18. Tentative Selected
5/8/18. EQIP
5/17/18. EQIP rejection
5/18/18. EQIP rejection
5/22/18. EQIP released
5/22/18. Medical and PFT 1
6/18/18. SI
6/19/18. SI results passed
7/16/18. Additional medical info requested
7/27/18. Additional medical info received
8/2018. Medical cleared
12/11/18. Emailed with poly schedule 12/18/18
12/18/18. Poly exam (messed up on one section)
2/1/19. Emailed to redo poly 2/14/19
2/14/19. Poly # 2 passed
2/21/19. Poly passed updated on cass
3/4/19. Called to schedule Drug test
3/5/19. Drug test
????? Background( was told it is at OPR review)have a current TS clearance.
3/6/19 TSU
3/7/19 Equip recertification
????? Final offer

[ajs0922]

Evolution81 I did sign the provisional clear as I knew that my background would clear as my top secret is current. The only thing that slowed me down was the fact that by the time my medical cleared they told me that it was a 3 months wait before I would be scheduled for polygraph.
Forgot to mention I’m VRA 18-6 and CBPO 18-7 then reapplied to 18-12.

I dont know about anyone else but I have not received any email communication since August when I reapplied for the CBPO. Got email for poly with schedule for week later but nothing saying I passed. I called the general CBP hr number and that’s when they told me that my background was already being reviewed by OPR even though I have not been contacted by investigator.

[Talonderiel]

AJS0922 have you checked the app/CASS for your status? I tend to see mine update there before I receive any emails.

[Mkebdani]

Let me get this right if you dont mind. My cass shows drug test is "in progress". I have not received a call or email about scheduling one. So can I call and schedule one myself?

[ajs0922]

Mkebdani no you can’t call to schedule your drug test they will call you I think it just so happen that after I called to check status I was called to schedule my drug test.

Talonderiel I do but I was told that cass / app only updates once a week. I just called and the individual I spoke to stated that my application was referred to TSU for a final offer so in other words I was placed in TSU and now waiting for final offer.

[ajs0922]

Any one on here who got “the call” going to Miami or was Miami a choice I know that in November it was a choice for the CBPO application. Just wondering since I’m close to the end what are the options that are out there.

[O_rod86]

I wanted Miami, was told it’s not available:/ She basically mentioned all the locations on the current post.

[SPX]

So I’m at 38% on the app.

I have a green checkmark on Fitness, Medical and Structured Interview. My EQIP was the first thing that I turned in but it’s still “In Progress”.

I was wondering if I’m currently waiting for my EQIP to have a green checkmark before being scheduled a Polygraph. Or am I currently waiting to be scheduled a Polygraph right now at 38%?

When should my EQIP have a green checkmark? Is this normal?

[N.N.]

When did you apply, and when did you submit your eQip? Have you heard any updates from your case manager at all?

[SPX]

N.N. I submitted it way back February 3, it was due on February 5. I haven't heard anything since, nothing from my case manager either.

My case manager should be all the way at the bottom of the first e-mail confirming to send in my EQIP before the due date correct? With the e-mail of “bibox(insert number here).cbp.dhs.gov?

If so I just sent them a e-mail asking for an update why that’s taking long to turn green. Not sure if I’m waiting for that first to turn green before even waiting for call to schedule a Polygraph.

[javi87]

http://veteranresources.taonline.com...ty-clearances/

That might help answer your question. Your sf86 aka eQIP isn’t your typical background check. It’s to grant your clearance, whether it’s secret or top secret. I had one done mid 2018 after submitting my stuff June 2017 for the military. It takes time... ALOT of time. Welcome to the hurry up and wait lifestyle.