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As a result, the hiring process to become a Border Patrol Agent is intentionally rigorous to ensure that those selected can carry out the duties that  \nare expected of them.  \n 1. Apply  \n 2. Entrance Exam  \n 3. Qualifications Review  \n4. Background Investigation  \nMedical Exam  \nFitness Test  \n 5. Interview  \n 6. Polygraph Exam  \n 7 . Random Drug Test  \nCompleted  \nConcurrently  \nFor more information about each step, visit the Current Applicant Resources page at  \n[www.cbp.gov/careers/car](www.cbp.gov/careers/car)  \nEXAM LOGISTICS  \nShortly after completing your application on USAJobs, you will receive an email from [CBPEntry_Support@](CBPEntry_Support@talogy.com. If you)[talogy](CBPEntry_Support@talogy.com. If you)[.com](CBPEntry_Support@talogy.com. If you)[. If you](CBPEntry_Support@talogy.com. If you) did not receive this email, please check your Spam folder. If you are still having issues, please email CBP at [CBPApplicantContactCenter](CBPApplicantContactCenter@cbp.dhs.gov)[@cbp.dhs.gov](CBPApplicantContactCenter@cbp.dhs.gov).  \n**Important Note**  \nThe information below is subject to change at any time. Always review your exam-related emails for the most up-to-date information.  \nRegistering  \nThe Entrance Examination is administered by a vendor. You will first need to register an account with the vendor's system. This registration is separate from the registration you completed for your USAJobs account. You will also be asked by the vendor to verify your email address.  \nPlease read and follow the instructions in the email communications from the testing vendor. The emails will be from [CBPEntry_Support@talogy.com. The](CBPEntry_Support@talogy.com. The) instructions indicate how to complete the Entrance Examination and the deadline for doing so. The instructions also indicate how to request a Reasonable Accommodation if you have a disability (i.e. , mental or physical covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990) that would interfere with completing the online assessment.  \nRescheduling or Canceling  \nAt Test Center: You can reschedule your exam, or cancel without penalty, up to 24 hours before your appointment time. If you cancel your exam less than 24 hours before your appointment time or do not check in at the test center for your appointment, then your current application to the U.S. Border Patrol will be considered abandoned. You may reapply to the position during the next open period. Use the link on the confirmation email you received after you scheduled your exam to change your appointment. You can also change to take the test at home up to 24 hours before your appointment time. At Home: The link to take the exam at home is active for the testing cycle. Once you click the link, you cannot reschedule or cancel. You can switch to a Test Center up to 24 hours before an appointment time. Please refer to your confirmation email for details on how to switch to Test Center. If you do not complete the Entrance Examination, then your current application to the U.S. Border Patrol will be considered abandoned. You may reapply to the position during the next open period.  \nTest Day  \nAt Test Center: Please arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment to allow enough time to check in and get settled before the start of your exam. 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