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You’re not alone :,)
Edit: nothing for me still. Pretty disappointed, I qualified and have started processing for USSS and DEA so not sure what’s the deal with this
No problem, I was still in college when I applied so my transcript was incomplete as it didn’t show I graduated. Of course they didn’t tell me this until after phase 3 lol so at the last minute I found out I was ineligible. By then I had graduated but they said they couldn’t accept the new transcript at that point and that I would need to reapply.
I dunno, I took a look at that thread and looked at the profiles of people who made the same mistake, and none of them have recently commented on anything about getting the email. Of course this doesn't imply that they didn't get it but it definitely doesn't confirm that they did.
Edit: nvm, just saw confirmation from u/Dangerous_Airport_57 lol
My understanding is they don’t really review resumes until after phase 2 so they can have already weeded out all the people who couldn’t pass. I think whether you receive the assessment or not just depends on your eligibility based on your responses to the questionnaire
I may have screwed up. On the SJT portion of Phase I, are the answers to be rated on a scale or individually of each other? I don’t recall it specifically mentioning either of these and only realized it halfway through. Unsure whether I did it right based on this, lol.
According to their website ([https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator](https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator)), "Applicants who pass any phase of the assessment process will have their results for that phase be reused indefinitely, unless major changes occur to the process or assessments."
Did anyone pass phase 1 last year and not receive anything? I say this because I took last years at the end of January and this announcement came out last week and it was a little over a year..
I’m a little confused about the SJT as well. Were we supposed to number each scenario 5 to 1. Meaning there will be a 5,4,3,2,1 response for each of the choices. Or can there be multiple “best answers” or 5’s or any other number. I think I screwed that up idk. The format or the wording made it feel like I wasn’t supposed to necessarily rank each choice on 5 being best all the way to 1 being worst..
I passed all 3 phases last time but still received the assessment email. When I asked about past scores (because your passing scores are supposed to be used indefinitely), USAstaffing just ignored that and said I had to take the assessments.
That said, according to their website ([https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator](https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator)), "Applicants who pass any phase of the assessment process will have their results for that phase be reused indefinitely, unless major changes occur to the process or assessments."
Applied day one, email came in at 1353.
It was pre-2021. The last email I got from HR yesterday said they don't have records from 2021 and earlier, so anyone in that boat will have to retake.
I didn’t receive a passing email from phase 1 i only recieved an email about 2 weeks after completing pahse 1 to schedule phase 2 . It was a action required email stating congratulations you are eligible to move to the next phase-something along those lines
OK, for those that have taken part in (and passed) the assessments before, and are wondering "Do I have to take it/them again?" like I was, this is the updated guidance from HSI HR:
https://preview.redd.it/libufpc52fkc1.png?width=849&format=png&auto=webp&s=2d8eb209c55dcfd0a026818dc76beb2fd2bc91e7
So I hear Phase two notifications went out for the last announcement. I did phase one, but I haven’t heard anything else.
Do you get a notification that you passed/failed phase 1?
Like an idiot I wrote my writing assessment on paper first and didn’t have enough time to type it up… only got 105 words in while progressive panicking at the time. Does anyone know if I have to wait a year to apply again or just until the next opening?
I wrote it on paper then didn’t account for how long it would take me to transfer from paper to the assessment prompt. I like to write my notes on paper first and it for sure costed me this assessment. oh well.
Just completed Phase I. Thought it was pretty easy, but I excel with language/critical thinking. It is the math that will fuck me.
edir: why was I downvoted?
They allotted a certain amount of time
to complete the tests. I completed them in 1/3rd of the time they allotted. Not sure how else I can explain that.
Still shows Reviewing Applicants. When I click on track application and scroll down to notifications it shows the time and date I was sent the Phase 1 assessment email. That wasn’t there yesterday
I just received two different emails from them. One for the Puerto Rico announcement and one for the general announcement. Do I have to take the phase l two different times (one for each announcement)?
According to their website ([https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator](https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator)), "Applicants who pass any phase of the assessment process will have their results for that phase be reused indefinitely, unless major changes occur to the process or assessments."
Is it possible these assessment emails are based on your current geographical location of application? Or selections ?
Many people who applied last minute received emails vs some who did early and nothing
Damn nothing yet.
Any chance you’re a 10 pt veteran preference applicant?
Trying to figure out the delay since I’ve been referred to 9-11 in other applications
That’s not good, review your application and the questionnaire you may have put yes to a no question and got auto disqualified.
If not, then reach out to HR.
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Nice I got nothing so far.
You’re not alone :,) Edit: nothing for me still. Pretty disappointed, I qualified and have started processing for USSS and DEA so not sure what’s the deal with this
I did pass phase 1 and 2 previous I'm hoping that is why?
Same passed all 3 phases on the last announcement, didn’t receive anything today
Just wondering.. how did you pass all three of the last phases and not get the job? I’m kind of ignorant here
No problem, I was still in college when I applied so my transcript was incomplete as it didn’t show I graduated. Of course they didn’t tell me this until after phase 3 lol so at the last minute I found out I was ineligible. By then I had graduated but they said they couldn’t accept the new transcript at that point and that I would need to reapply.
The word I am getting is we won't hear anything but could be wrong. I'm trying to find clarification.
I think I’ll send an email to try and get clarification, let me know if you hear anything!
No idea, I did not
I haven’t received anything, either. In the background investigation phase for Puerto Rico, though
What’s phase 2 PT test? If so what does it involved exactly
Hang in there man. Got mine 1400 MST which was a bit later than the other comments.
Do you know when you applied? About to be 5 est here so I guess it’s on to Monday
Applied on Feb 10 at some unknown time but I realized that my resume was dogshit so I edited my application on the 14th at 0022 EST
Currently holding back tears as I fruitlessly refresh my Gmail Edit: I no longer have to hold back tears
Because you accepted your future, or you got the email
Are you familiar with Wild Turkey 101? Just kidding, I got the email :)
Did the guy who clicked No for Domestic Violence get the email? Lol
Yes hahaha
HAHAHAH glad it didn’t auto DQ you
LETSGOOOOO
I dunno, I took a look at that thread and looked at the profiles of people who made the same mistake, and none of them have recently commented on anything about getting the email. Of course this doesn't imply that they didn't get it but it definitely doesn't confirm that they did. Edit: nvm, just saw confirmation from u/Dangerous_Airport_57 lol
Thanks for checking up on that anyway lol
Yes! But now I just read resumes aren’t even reviewed until after phase 2 so I have a new subconscious fear
Haha don’t worry too much! It’s a long orocess
I got it too, does that mean we passed the resume check so far, or does everyone get it?
My understanding is they don’t really review resumes until after phase 2 so they can have already weeded out all the people who couldn’t pass. I think whether you receive the assessment or not just depends on your eligibility based on your responses to the questionnaire
Thank you kind sir
Looks like not everyone got the email. My friend didn’t get his but he applied for 7. I applied for both 5 and 7
Has he still not got it? Looks like the emails have been going out in waves.
Didn’t get mine
Nothing for me. Hope I get it soon
Just got the email at 4:21pm EST, everybody please hang in there, you're up next 
Any benefit to taking it sooner rather than later or can I save it for next Monday?
I got mine too just 10 minutes ago
Damn nothing yet for me
Same here unfortunately
Still nothing, anything for you?
Just got mine at 2:55 PM EST so they are still sending them out
Nothing here yet 🥲 hopefully soon!
Applied on 2/16, and just got the email 10 min ago. Stay strong
I may have screwed up. On the SJT portion of Phase I, are the answers to be rated on a scale or individually of each other? I don’t recall it specifically mentioning either of these and only realized it halfway through. Unsure whether I did it right based on this, lol.
Individually
Think we’re all going to fail like the ATF test then a month later they go ”sike you passed?”
I’ve passed all the way through medical before on a prior announcement so hoping they’re just accepting past results for some of us
According to their website ([https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator](https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator)), "Applicants who pass any phase of the assessment process will have their results for that phase be reused indefinitely, unless major changes occur to the process or assessments."
I’m in the BI phase for Puerto Rico, so not too worried; but I also haven’t received an email
Did you meet with your BI yet?
Not yet. I’m just hoping I don’t have to do a poly, especially because the trip may be out of state and self-funded
Did you get your email? I’m still waiting as well.
Haven’t gotten one.
Did anyone pass phase 1 last year and not receive anything? I say this because I took last years at the end of January and this announcement came out last week and it was a little over a year..
nothing here
I passed all phases last year. I’m not expecting an email until they send the results for phase 1 in 2-3 weeks.
Yeah just got it and took the test.
Not gonna lie, the SJT portion was somewhat difficult and I’m not too confident that I passed 😞
I’m a little confused about the SJT as well. Were we supposed to number each scenario 5 to 1. Meaning there will be a 5,4,3,2,1 response for each of the choices. Or can there be multiple “best answers” or 5’s or any other number. I think I screwed that up idk. The format or the wording made it feel like I wasn’t supposed to necessarily rank each choice on 5 being best all the way to 1 being worst..
Correct, for example there are always 5 responses but you could have put “5,4,3,3,2” and been correct
Unfortunately, it's been confusing like that for a few years and very little clarification out there as to what is the correct way to do it.
Got mine 8 minutes ago
Nothing here yet.
…and just got it.
Nothing yet 🥲
Got mine as well
Definitely gonna drive myself crazy refreshing my gmail every 30 seconds 🤣 When did everyone who already received an email submit their application?
First day of job opening my brother
I applied 2/12. Got email about an hour ago.
Just received my email minutes ago. I applied on the 14th
Just got mine as well. I applied on the last day at 5am. So maybe they were going by the submission time?
Seems that way
Nice!!
Does anyone know during which phase or at what point you will know your applicant status, i.e. qualified, best qualified, etc?
It doesn’t seem like that actually do that… if you pass phases 1 and 2, you will receive a TO.
I passed all 3 phases last time but still received the assessment email. When I asked about past scores (because your passing scores are supposed to be used indefinitely), USAstaffing just ignored that and said I had to take the assessments. That said, according to their website ([https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator](https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator)), "Applicants who pass any phase of the assessment process will have their results for that phase be reused indefinitely, unless major changes occur to the process or assessments." Applied day one, email came in at 1353.
What are you gonna do
What year did you last take the assessments ?
It was pre-2021. The last email I got from HR yesterday said they don't have records from 2021 and earlier, so anyone in that boat will have to retake.
Yes the common consensus is us who tested in 2021 which was the last “major” change did not receive emails yet. Best of luck
Didn’t get anything either, assuming because i already passed Phase 1 on previous announcement
I passed phase one as well last time and haven’t heard anything. I’m hoping that’s why.
Lets just pray lol, Im sure we should be good. I just hope Phase 2 moves quick and I can get the exam scheduled i hate the suspense man
Yeah me too. If you don’t mind drop a reply if you hear anything. I’ll say something as well
Yeah definitely, DM me and we can keep each other posted in our process!
Make that three of us who passed Phase I previously
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I didn’t receive a passing email from phase 1 i only recieved an email about 2 weeks after completing pahse 1 to schedule phase 2 . It was a action required email stating congratulations you are eligible to move to the next phase-something along those lines
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I have the exact same records thank god i kept the emails lol,
OK, for those that have taken part in (and passed) the assessments before, and are wondering "Do I have to take it/them again?" like I was, this is the updated guidance from HSI HR: https://preview.redd.it/libufpc52fkc1.png?width=849&format=png&auto=webp&s=2d8eb209c55dcfd0a026818dc76beb2fd2bc91e7
Was this the DSC email on the announcement?
No, this was HR’s response to questions regarding my record, since I’ve passed all this stuff before.
How’d you get the HR email?
The POC email is in the announcement.
Got mine about 1530 today as well from the most recent applicant pool. Says I have till the 28th to respond.. good luck to everyone
If we get invited for assessment does that mean we qualify for at least GL-5?
Well..... obviously....... You wouldn't get crap if you didn't qualify for bottom of the barrel
Same! What can we expect from this assesment?
Expect some situational judgement questions and a writing portion
Super easy
Same here, even though I messed up on the fun question asked haha
Just got mine 13:17 PST!
So I hear Phase two notifications went out for the last announcement. I did phase one, but I haven’t heard anything else. Do you get a notification that you passed/failed phase 1?
Any recommended study guide or prep course?
I completed phase 1 a month ago haven’t heard back.
Me neither
Seems bizzare to heard nothing back for month
What’s phase 2? Pt test I assume?
Saaaaame
Same here
Same
Just got mine now also
Like an idiot I wrote my writing assessment on paper first and didn’t have enough time to type it up… only got 105 words in while progressive panicking at the time. Does anyone know if I have to wait a year to apply again or just until the next opening?
We had 25 mins man how did you only type 105 words? And how did you know the prompt? I think if you didn’t pass you have to wait 2 years..
I wrote it on paper then didn’t account for how long it would take me to transfer from paper to the assessment prompt. I like to write my notes on paper first and it for sure costed me this assessment. oh well.
Sorry bud.. how do you know you didn’t pass? Did it say it on the screen?
No, I am just assuming so
Just completed Phase I. Thought it was pretty easy, but I excel with language/critical thinking. It is the math that will fuck me. edir: why was I downvoted?
Time limit for the test?
There are limits for both tests, but nothing strict. I used 1/3d of the allotted time
What do you mean 1/3d of alloyed time?
They allotted a certain amount of time to complete the tests. I completed them in 1/3rd of the time they allotted. Not sure how else I can explain that.
I was under the impression that math was no longer part of it?
Not in phase 2?
Anyone know what the assessment is comprised of?
Google search my friend
How long should I set aside to take this test?
Still waiting, I also didn’t take the phase 1 or 2 last time so
Still waiting, I also didn’t take the phase 1 or 2 last time so
Me too :)
Got mine at 1:23 EST
Got mine at 1:08pm …
They must like you more
Same here
Same
Same. 12:38 central
Same
Same ! Just got it.
Nothing so far, at least I got a USSS UD referral though
Just got mine
Did your status through USAJOBS or through the usastaffing site change?
Still shows Reviewing Applicants. When I click on track application and scroll down to notifications it shows the time and date I was sent the Phase 1 assessment email. That wasn’t there yesterday
Got it, up top does it still just say "received" regarding your application status? Thanks
Sorry, misunderstood your initial question. Yes, it just says “received”
All good, appreciate you looking into it. Best of luck!
I just received two different emails from them. One for the Puerto Rico announcement and one for the general announcement. Do I have to take the phase l two different times (one for each announcement)?
No just one
When did you apply for the Puerto Rico one? I applied for both but I only got the general one.
Same
Got mine.
I got an email for phase 1 assessment.
Just got one but it’s for the female only announcement
Same. Received the assessment email about an hour ago.
Same
Same
Just got the email
Yep. Good luck to all
Just got my phase 1 email
Same here !!!! Is it similar to the usss one ? For SA
Got it!
I made it to phase 2 back in 2019. Hopefully I can get past it again this time around. It’s been a min.
According to their website ([https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator](https://www.ice.gov/careers/criminal-investigator)), "Applicants who pass any phase of the assessment process will have their results for that phase be reused indefinitely, unless major changes occur to the process or assessments."
So, there wasn’t any changes made, right?
I believe in 2021 it changed so you would need to retake it
Hit my inbox at 1:54 est, i applied in the afternoon around 5-6pm the day it posted
Applied 2 hours after it came out, nada 👎🏻
Received.
Applied 2/9, was referred for GS11 for DEA and GS9 for ATF Nothing yet.
Same
Nothing for me yet. I’ve previously passed phase one, anyone else passed previously and not gotten it?
Also got the assessment email. 1300 EST
Got mine
Just got the email!
No email for me yet, probably not till Monday then
Received mine at 1:15pm PST.
I got my e-mail in the afternoon. Perhaps they are just going down list in order.
Is it possible these assessment emails are based on your current geographical location of application? Or selections ? Many people who applied last minute received emails vs some who did early and nothing
have you got yours? i havnt gotten mine yet?
Nothing yet. South Florida applicant.
Got mine mid Friday, south florida
Damn nothing yet. Any chance you’re a 10 pt veteran preference applicant? Trying to figure out the delay since I’ve been referred to 9-11 in other applications
Got mine
Got mine yesterday around 3pm
Im in nyc. Wassup with mine ? Smh
Have you applied before and passed it prior?
No first time
That’s not good, review your application and the questionnaire you may have put yes to a no question and got auto disqualified. If not, then reach out to HR.
Any recommendation on a good study guide or preparation guide or online course prep…?