Screening of CBP Candidates
| Tracking # |
CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188 CBP-2018-013188 |
| Submitted | Nov. 23, 2017 |
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From: Silvia Vinas
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a request under the Freedom of Information Act. I hereby request the following records:
All documents, memos, and communications (including written, email, and electronic correspondence) related to the hiring and screening of new CBP officers and agents between 2002 and 2017. These documents should include, but not be limited to:
-Documents related to the need to hire more officers or agents.
-Directives regarding changes in the screening process of applicants.
-Documents outlining official CBP policy for screening of candidates.
-Documents outlining instructions for applicant screening.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes. As a professional journalist making this request as part of newsgathering efforts, I request that you waive any fees related to this request.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Silvia Viñas
From: United States Customs and Border Protection
This message is to confirm your request submission to the FOIAonline application: View Request. Request information is as follows: (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov:443/foia/action/public/view/request?objectId=090004d281723bc6)
* Tracking Number: CBP-2018-013188
* Requester Name: Silvia Vinas
* Date Submitted: 11/23/2017
* Request Status: Submitted
* Description: Please see attachment for further details about request.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Customs and Border Protection
The FOIA request CBP-2018-013188 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-HRM-2018-013188. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number: CBP-2018-013188
* New Tracking Number: CBP-HRM-2018-013188
* Requester Name: Silvia Vinas
* Date Submitted: 11/23/2017
* Long Description: All documents, memos, and communications (including written, email, and electronic correspondence) related to the hiring and screening of new CBP officers and agents between 2002 and 2017. Documents should include: - Documents related to the need to hire more officers/agents
- Directives regarding changes in the screening process of applications
- Documents outlining official CBP policy for screening of candidates
- Documents outlining instructions for applicant screening
From: United States Customs and Border Protection
Silvia Vinas
411A Highland Avenue Somerville MA 02144-2516
Dear Silvia Vinas:
This automated notice acknowledges receipt of your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) received on 11/23/2017. Please use the following unique FOIA tracking number CBP-HRM-2018-013188 to track the status of your request. If you have not already done so, you must create a FOIAonline account at https://foiaonline.regulations.gov. This is the only method available to check the status of your pending FOIA request. (https://foiaonline.regulations.gov/)
Provisions of the Act allow us to recover part of the cost of complying with your request. We shall charge you for records in accordance with the DHS FOIA regulations outlined on the DHS website, https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/22/2016-28095/freedom-of-information-act-regulations. By submitting your request, you have agreed to pay up to $25.00 in applicable processing fees, if any fees associated with your request exceed this amount, CBP shall contact you; however, the first 100 pages are free. (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2016/11/22/2016-28095/freedom-of-information-act-regulations)
Due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we may encounter some delay in processing your request. Consistent with 6 C.F.R. Part 5 § 5.5(a) of the DHS FOIA regulations, CBP processes FOIA requests according to their order of receipt. Although CBP’s goal is to respond within 20 business days of receipt of your request, FOIA does permit a 10-day extension of this time period in certain circumstances pursuant to 6 C.F.R. Part 5 § 5.5(c).
CBP’s FOIA Division is working hard to reduce the amount of time necessary to respond to FOIA requests. Currently, the average time to process a FOIA request related to "travel/border incidents" is a minimum of 3-6 months. We truly appreciate your continued patience.
For additional information please consult CBP FOIA website please click on FOIA Act Resources or visit (http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia) http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia. (http://www.cbp.gov/site-policy-notices/foia)
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Silvia Vinas
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Silvia Vinas
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Nov. 23, 2017. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #CBP-2018-013188, CBP-HRM-2018-013188.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: United States Customs and Border Protection
The FOIA request CBP-HRM-2018-013188 has had its Tracking Number changed to CBP-2018-013188. This is normally due to the request being transferred to another agency (for example, EPA to Dept. of Commerce) or to a sub-agency to process it. Additional details for this request are as follows:
* Old Tracking Number: CBP-HRM-2018-013188
* New Tracking Number: CBP-2018-013188
* Requester Name: Silvia Vinas
* Date Submitted: 07/08/2018
* Long Description: All documents, memos, and communications (including written, email, and electronic correspondence) related to the hiring and screening of new CBP officers and agents between 2002 and 2017. Documents should include: - Documents related to the need to hire more officers/agents - Directives regarding changes in the screening process of applications - Documents outlining official CBP policy for screening of candidates - Documents outlining instructions for applicant screening
From: United States Customs and Border Protection
CBP-2018-013188 has been processed with the following final disposition: Partial Grant/Partial Denial.
Given the nature of this request, some records are only being released to you as the requester. If you have an account in FOIAonline, you may access those records by [FOIAONLINE_HOME]. Otherwise, those responsive records will be sent via the method agreed upon with the FOIA processor.
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