How seriously should I take a CBP interview where I was told I have a red flag and could only stay for 30 days?

1. What is the pre Security interview for CBP?
2. How long does the CBP hiring process take?
3. Why would a CBP officer call me?
4. What types of questions do you think the CBP officer will ask?
5. How long is the CBP structured interview?
6. How do you pass a structured interview?
7. How hard is it to get hired by CBP?
8. Does Border Patrol automatically disqualify for a failed polygraph?
9. How long does the background investigation take for CBP?
10. Will customs call me about a package?
11. Can you call US Customs about a package?
12. Will customs and border control call you?

What is the pre Security interview for CBP?

The purpose of the pre-security interview function is to collect CBP applicant information and oral or written responses to questions prior to the applicant being scheduled for a CBP polygraph, which is required for certain CBP positions. The pre-security interview is a required step in the pre-employment process.

How long does the CBP hiring process take?

This varies from applicant to applicant. Statistically speaking, it takes an average of six to nine months to get through the process. Some of the things that can increase the amount of time it takes are: health issues, complications in your background investigation, or a lack of sufficient or requested information.

Why would a CBP officer call me?

Callers impersonate CBP personnel

The resident's banking information is then requested. These calls are telephone scams/voice phishing attempts. Residents are urged not to provide the caller with any information. The Department of Homeland Security and CBP do not solicit money over the telephone.

What types of questions do you think the CBP officer will ask?

Be Prepared for Questions From CBP Officials

• Why are you visiting the United States? ...
• Where will you be staying? ...
• Who will you be visiting? ...
• How long will you be staying? ...
• How much money do you have available for this trip? ...
• Have you visited the United States before, and if so, how long did you stay?

How long is the CBP structured interview?

thirty minutes. Allowed for questions at the end.

How do you pass a structured interview?

How to prepare a structured interview

1. Determine important hard and soft skills for the role.
2. Write behavioral and situational questions for evaluating relevant hard and soft skills.
3. Add job-specific interview questions.
4. Create a candidate rating system.
5. Train hiring managers on structured interview procedures.

How hard is it to get hired by CBP?

There are problems with hiring and retention at Border Patrol and ICE that pre-exist the Trump administration. Especially for Border Patrol, it's really difficult for them to hold on to the agents that they have. They're incredibly low-paid. They're stationed often at these isolated places along the border.

Does Border Patrol automatically disqualify for a failed polygraph?

If I passed another polygraph examination, will my CBP polygraph examination be automatically waived? No. Not all polygraph examinations are the same. Federal polygraph programs have different standards and training requirements than state and local agencies.

How long does the background investigation take for CBP?

Pre-employment investigative screening (such as the collection and review of fingerprints and the Questionnaire for National Security Positions, the polygraph exam, and the background investigation) can take up to 12 months, or longer.

Will customs call me about a package?

They say scammers make calls posing as U.S. Border Patrol agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers. ... Officials note The Department of Homeland Security and CBP does not ask for money over the phone. If you receive a scam call, authorities ask you write the number down and hang up immediately.

Can you call US Customs about a package?

For General Inquiries call: 1-877-227-5511.

Will customs and border control call you?

These calls are phone scams/phishing attempts and residents are urged to not provide the caller with any information. The Department of Homeland Security and CBP does not solicit money over the phone.