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CBP Agriculture Specialist--2016 Applicants - Agricultural Specialist Job applicants for the 2016-2017 round
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Cersei  
#1001 Posted : Wednesday, October 9, 2019 7:04:24 PM(UTC)
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Congrats, I got the call yesterday and accepted Chicago since I am about 50 minutes away. I will move closer in September. I report and start the same time as you. Do you know when we will get the email about our start pay? Again, congratulations



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#1002 Posted : Saturday, October 12, 2019 7:14:15 AM(UTC)
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Yes... East Coast... your mailbox is full again. Clear up some space and I'll be able to reply to your PMs.
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#1003 Posted : Sunday, October 13, 2019 12:49:12 PM(UTC)
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Anyone update ? Or is everyone stuck?
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#1004 Posted : Sunday, October 13, 2019 5:25:42 PM(UTC)
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Anyone update ? Or is everyone stuck?


I’ve been in the same spot with the BI for the past month. I know some people that are 18-3 are going to training in dec - March. I’m guessing they probably won’t make another class until March.
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#1005 Posted : Thursday, October 17, 2019 5:00:45 AM(UTC)
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Anyone update ? Or is everyone stuck?


I got my official final offer letter yesterday. I begin at my port on November 18th. Training is from Dec 3-March 18th or something like that. Not 100% sure but I believe our training is back to back with another group so they could very well have another class beginning in January. Again, I'm not 100% on that but when I first got called my training was initially said to be earlier but since I had to think about it for a day I called back later and that class was full. I think that class started in November.

I initially wasn't keen on moving to Michigan but we are really excited now. My Fiance actually found a job right after I did and he begins his job on the 1st. We're moving next week :)

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#1006 Posted : Tuesday, October 22, 2019 5:44:34 PM(UTC)
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Received the Phone call this evening! I was offered many locations including several in California, Arizona, Washington State, Alaska, South Dakota, Chicago and Detroit. I choose Detroit seeing as it’s only 4 hours from where I’m originally from in Ohio, plus I have some family in that area as well. I report to my location on March 3rd for two weeks and then training is March 18th - June 25th. I’m pretty excited and can’t wait!
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#1007 Posted : Tuesday, October 22, 2019 6:18:09 PM(UTC)
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Dang. That means 19-1 won't probably see movement for an entire year the way things look.
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#1008 Posted : Tuesday, October 22, 2019 6:34:25 PM(UTC)
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It’s taken almost exactly 1 year since I first received the tentative offer, I’m an 18-3
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#1009 Posted : Thursday, October 24, 2019 9:53:34 AM(UTC)
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19-1 here.
I applied July 2019.
43% completed.
I got notification that my BI will start, haven’t heard from the investigator yet. Looks like it will take some time.
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#1010 Posted : Sunday, November 3, 2019 12:21:46 PM(UTC)
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Still at 57% looks like the BI has halted a bit. Just curious how many of you really enjoy the ag specialist position now that you started working. I’m 29 and been teaching hs science for 7 years and since it’s all I know and have already invested in education. I’m just curious because I’m nervous about making such a drastic career change.
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#1011 Posted : Monday, November 4, 2019 7:41:41 AM(UTC)
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I am at 57% and BI is in progress. Everything else is completed.

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18-2 and just got my offer for St.Louis today! I cannot believe it as this is my third offer and I’m finally getting my location! I start March 3rd. Does anyone have advice with a newborn? My baby girl will only be two months and I plan on feeding her(vs formula) so I’m not sure what to do? Mothers, please help me out!

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#1013 Posted : Sunday, December 1, 2019 4:43:34 AM(UTC)
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Yes... East Coast... your mailbox is full again. Clear up some space and I'll be able to reply to your PMs.


leaver your mailbox is full can't send you a pm!
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#1014 Posted : Sunday, December 1, 2019 10:09:00 AM(UTC)
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Yes... East Coast... your mailbox is full again. Clear up some space and I'll be able to reply to your PMs.


leaver your mailbox is full can't send you a pm!

Thanks for the head's-up. I have made some room, so PM away :-)
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#1015 Posted : Sunday, December 8, 2019 7:11:44 PM(UTC)
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Hello Everyone!

I just found this chat and I'm wondering if anyone could give any advice on what to expect on the structured interview? I've recently applied for the CBP Agriculture Specialist position and have my interview this week. Any tips would be greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance!
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#1016 Posted : Monday, December 9, 2019 9:17:42 AM(UTC)
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Its pretty easy. Don't be so nervous and just follow instructions and be confident in your responses.
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#1017 Posted : Monday, December 9, 2019 9:21:30 AM(UTC)
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So i finally got my offer. I begin at my port on March 18 and report to training April 2-July 10. Anyone else get the call for those dates?
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#1018 Posted : Tuesday, December 10, 2019 12:50:14 PM(UTC)
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So i finally got my offer. I begin at my port on March 18 and report to training April 2-July 10. Anyone else get the call for those dates?


Interested in what port you were offered and took?

I'm from Texas also and put for the southwest region.
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#1019 Posted : Tuesday, December 10, 2019 3:21:09 PM(UTC)
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I just passed all my pre-employment stuff. I received a call and an email today that I need to respond within two days. From what I have learned on this forum, I will now be put on a list and I need to pick an area I would like to work.

It seems that if they do not offer me my desired locations, I can defer. I'm wondering, how many times can you do that before they don't call you anymore?
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NjAgS19  
#1020 Posted : Tuesday, December 10, 2019 4:23:17 PM(UTC)
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Stillbliss, when did you apply? 2018 or 2019?
I am 19-1 and still waiting for BI to complete.
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