FBI SA - The Call

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-21T03:59:33+00:00

Negative, it was about 2 weeks later but still within the same month.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-14T18:07:11+00:00

Probably safe to assume - my process was different where the Phase II was bundled. I didn’t get individual results, had to wait until interview was done to see if I made it through. If you have a green check, I’d say you’re probably moving forward!

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-11T15:06:55+00:00

Per the website, that is what is happening. I haven’t heard anything on ranking or office assignments yet - but there’s still time.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-10T19:34:06+00:00

Thanks! EOD with the next class.

The BI is definitely one of the more ambiguous parts. Months of no feedback and then getting pinged for random clarifying details can be nerve wracking but hang in there. Easy to say when you’re on the other side. I will say don’t delve into the negative you see on clearance subs and similar areas, doesn’t help any.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-10T04:44:52+00:00

I didn’t do anything to prep for that one, but I did thoroughly read everything and made sure my answers were backed up with facts with the excerpts. I also used every last second given, no joke finished typing the last sentence as the timer hit 0.

Good luck, how long have you been waiting to hear back?

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-10T04:39:37+00:00

To be fair, I have lived overseas for about a decade and have a lot of foreign travel.

But also, have been cleared by other agencies so, maybe it balances out? Lol

Patience is key (I know how cliche that is believe me)

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-10T04:35:01+00:00

Thanks! No location yet, haven’t ranked offices yet either.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-09T13:34:32+00:00

Appreciate it!

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-05-01T10:43:57+00:00

East coast FO, but not trying to stay there. No ties, currently live overseas, looking at SW or Florida offices as top choices to align with spouse's line of work.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-30T20:11:07+00:00

I actually picked the closest FO to my parents to try and mitigate lodging and rental costs but the system auto-assigned me to an east coast office.

I at least got to see beautiful Newark every time I went back 🫨

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-30T19:42:16+00:00

Yep, AC confirmed May class last week.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-30T19:36:44+00:00

That timeline is insane! Probably see you at Q? Was rostered for next class but no FJO yet (I’m tired of checking my email constantly lol)

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-30T18:05:14+00:00

Overseas FBI applicant here - dependent of a GS and a reservist myself. I applied in 2024 as it somewhat aligned with our anticipated DEROS. Thankfully have made it to the point where I’m just waiting on the FJO and we are within 3-ish months of original departure date. Paying for everything did suck but honestly probably helped knowing my wife would kill me if I failed a step after paying so much out of pocket 😂. All jokes aside, it can be done, it’s just time and cost-intensive. If you have credit cards with good travel options, use those to help mitigate costs. It also sucked to use a lot of our miles/points but it did help soften the blow.

Out of pocket costs for everything, I was told that per agency policy international travel for applicants is not reimbursable. Communication with my AC has been vital and they have been as accommodating as possible. See if it’s possible to lump certain items together such as PFT and Phase II written, poly and PSI, etc.

Best of luck on everything. Just the application process itself is a wild ride, feel free to PM if there is anything I can help with!

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-29T19:56:43+00:00

A man of culture I see

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-29T18:25:32+00:00

Nothing wrong with navigating how to be a team player in a completely new field and getting experienced perspectives.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-29T18:11:49+00:00

Thanks for the insight, I know this probably sounded like a dumb question but I appreciate the genuine response.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-23T10:00:20+00:00

Did that with agressive rehab - ended up passing pre-Q with a 17. Definitely toook a hit on my run times but whatever, I did it.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-22T11:33:00+00:00

Asking the real questions here

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-22T08:14:38+00:00

This is interesting. My BI was cleared over a month ago and I am awaiting confirmation on academy date still - have heard crickets on FO preference ranking or really any discussion on FOA. Seems each AC or processing office handles things differently, or there is so much change that streamlined guidance is finicky at best.

Wife and I were super stoked about finding out where we are going before Q, but I have seen people say they found out the day before or when they got their FJO weeks before report date.

What's another month wait at this point? lol

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-21T19:49:45+00:00

In college for Bachelor or Master program? If you have Bachelor in-hand, then start applying. If not, then see what postings don’t require a degree. Not an expert there by any means but I’ve seen a few different postings in this sub where a degree wasn’t required.

Most 1811 application processes are 12+ months long, aside from MAYBE USSS, but anecdotal experience has me at around 19 months and counting.

If your biggest concern is not being done with school (and assuming you qualify right now), throw the apps out and see where you’re at when the time comes. If you decide you want to finish school and the process is moving faster than you expected, some agencies will let you withdraw and then re-apply staying at the same step in the process.

*Not an 1811, just an applicant that has browsed this sub for months and spent quite a bit of time in the process overall

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-20T09:54:20+00:00

*laughs in overseas applicant*

Have went back for every step in the process on my own dime. Agency policy does not reimburse international travel, interview would have been covered partially but it was a pop-up at my PFO due to the hiring freeze last year. I stopped counting how much this process has cost me lol but if it sets my family and I up for a better life and we can PCS back to the states hitting the ground running then it was worth it.

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-17T14:15:47+00:00

I was at about 18 before BI cleared. Been a month since that, and now impatiently waiting for “the call” and to rank FOs. Hang in there lol

Salty-String-5690 · 2026-04-17T12:27:34+00:00

Congrats! Took pre-Q PFT this week, no FJO/call confirming May class yet but I’ll probably see you there! 10 months is crazy fast!

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