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Hi Oceana,

I was interviewed last Wednesday, I had a phone interview because I was abroad. I finished the interview but the line was not so clear. They asked for my references but I do not know if they were contacted yet. I have to ask when I get back to work tomorrow. They also asked me for my top 2 location preferences because there are 3 vacancies in LA. I also received and submitted my writing assessment right after the interview.

Edited by user Sunday, July 14, 2019 9:31:35 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

Hey nice! I'm starting that day as well! As my case was coming in through Reinstatement, I really didn't have to do anything, aside from pestering OSI. After my last post, I was informed that I had been sent back to HR for EOD scheduling on 6/10 (found this out on 6/27) and told to contact my HR person. They told me OSI had "mis-coded" me and were glad I reached out to them to inquire. They then offered 7/21 or 8/4, and I took 8/4 since we're moving up to Arlington from Richmond, VA. It's going to be a long three weeks, but I'm excited to get back to it.

Edited by user Monday, July 15, 2019 2:02:53 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

One of my references was checked today. I am not sure of the other one because he doesn't report to work 'till Wednesday.
Does anyone here know if there is a deadline for the references questionnaire to be submitted?
And what's next after this?

Thank you.

Nice! I guess I’ll see you on the first day of work.:)

Got my TO today! Wow, exiting.
It’s for AO, but I want to thank this forum for being here as an incredible source of information.

Does anyone know if reinstatement applicants for the ISO position whose BI was adjudicated less than 5 years ago
need to go through the whole BI process again?

Thanks,

Tex

Hi socaltax,

based on my experience, they asked for my professional references before the interview date, by email. But maybe it varies, I read some posts here that they were asked for their references after the interview. Maybe also because mine was a phone interview. I think they only want professional as stated in the email.

Edited by user Friday, July 19, 2019 8:16:17 AM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

I finally received a TJO GS5 Step 6 from them yesterday. My problem now is, that I transitioned from Local Hire to CORE GS7 with FEMA just a month ago.

I'm debating pros and cons, but having a tough time deciding if a should stay where I am or accept TJO.

On the one hand, GS level is higher at FEMA, and the commute is shorter. However, the appointments are in 2 year increments, and I may get deployed to aid disaster survivors every now and then.

With USCIS, I come in at a lower level, and my daily commute is longer. I'll never be deployed, and it's a permanent position. However, I wonder if the job ever becomes monotonous, and if there is room for advancement.

Does anyone have any advice?
Are there any ISOs that can provide input?