1 Year Later

Well. 11 months ago, I filled out my first application to the United States Border Patrol. Then I took a test covering Spanish and logical reasoning. I did well. I took and passed the physical and the physical fitness test. I received a tentative offer of employment. I hit a few snags with regards to some minor past injuries and my tentative offer was rescinded. I spent a few months and a bit of money convincing them that these past injuries were not a problem, and my tentative offer was re-extended. I then spent quite a few months waiting for the government to determine that I was suitable for the position and had not lied on any part of my application.

I just received my first confirmation that it is finished. I received my 60-day letter today. This letter tells me that my application process is finally finished and my previously received tentative offer of employment is no longer tentative. The duty stations on the southern border can now review my test grades and other qualifications and will bid on me if they want me. Within the next 60 days I will receive a call letting me know which stations have expressed an interest. I will choose and likely be in the academy in Artesia NM within a week or so after that.

The academy will be nearly 5 months long. I am so excited and nervous to get the call!

I appreciate all the help and encouragement that you all have given me and glad to have this blog so that I can share the news with you all really fast. Love you guys.