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FAQs
Agents should not ask questions unrelated to verifying citizenship, nor can they hold you for an extended time without cause. Even though you always have the right to remain silent, if you don't answer questions to establish your citizenship, officials may detain you longer in order to verify your immigration status.
Is the CBP entrance exam hard? ›
Becoming a CBP Officer requires individuals with strong values, integrity, and the necessary skills and competencies. The difficulty of the tests is due to the combination of time constraints, challenging questions, and the conditions in the test center.
How do you answer a question at the US border? ›
Try to remain polite and calm and don't take it personally if the officer seems abrupt; CBP officers are trying to screen a lot of people as quickly as possible. Why are you visiting the United States? Your answer must match your visa (or the legal requirements for admitting you without a visa).
What is the pass rate for the Cble? ›
Recent CBLE pass rate information from US Customs.
The April 26, 2023 CBLE resulted in a 5.5% pass rate prior to appeal decisions. The October 26, 2022 CBLE resulted in a 11.1% pass rate prior to appeal decisions.
Can you refuse to answer Border Patrol questions? ›
You always have the right to remain silent. Your silence cannot be used against you in court. Be aware that Border Patrol and CBP officers will likely try to force you to talk. If you are detained because of suspicion that you have committed a crime, you have the right to remain silent and contact/speak to an attorney.
Why do border agents ask so many questions? ›
Customs officers have the authority to ask your immigration status in order to determine whether you have the right to enter the country.
How many people fail the CBP Entrance Exam? ›
The Border Patrol believes that individuals who marginally fail either the language or reasoning sections of the test can still pass the Academy and succeed as a Border Patrol agent. According to INS Human Resources personnel, the change has resulted in an increased average passing rate of 38-40 percent.
What is a passing score for CBP? ›
The proctored exam contains the following 3 assessments: Logical Reasoning, Arithmetic Reasoning, and Writing Skills. To be eligible, applicants must pass the exam with a score of at least 70.
Does CBP pay well? ›
As of May 29, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Cbp Officer in California is $25.06 an hour. While ZipRecruiter is seeing salaries as high as $37.90 and as low as $17.70, the majority of Cbp Officer salaries currently range between $20.67 (25th percentile) to $28.17 (75th percentile) in California.
What questions do US customs officers ask? ›
The CBP officers are authorized to ask you questions about your trip and your personal background, including:
- Your citizenship.
- The nature of your trip.
- Anything you are bringing back to the United States that you did not have when you left.
If an officer believes there is a reason to get even more information about you, they may be able to get:
- Any criminal history you have.
- Your citizenship status.
- Employment information.
- Your phone numbers.
- Your property records.
- Credit card data.
- Your social media history.
- Information about your family members.
A US citizen cannot be denied entry to the US.
How long is the CBP Entrance Exam? ›
Allow approximately 4 hours to complete the BPA Entrance Exam. If you are taking the Logical Reasoning Test online, it is best to use a desktop or laptop computer. Prepare for the Entrance Exam to ensure that you have a successful test-taking session.
How many questions is the Border Patrol exam? ›
Pacing yourself – You will be given 120 minutes (2 hours) to complete the 31 questions in the CAT. This means that, on average, you should be spending just under 4 minutes on a question. attention on the content of the test.
How much is the CBP intensive exam? ›
Fees for this exam can run from $1,000-$2,500 or beyond. The price is calculated based on the labor involved, the size of the container, and the port it is being held at. This exam can take anywhere from 5-7 days. To learn more about Customs exams please visit our US Customs Exam and hold types guideline.
Do you have to answer CBP? ›
As always, you have the right to remain silent. Refusing to answer CBP's questions may result in the agent persisting with questioning. If this occurs, you should ask if you are being detained.
Can you refuse to answer TSA questions? ›
Citizens: You only have to answer questions establishing your identity and citizenship (in addition to customs-related questions). Refusal to answer other questions may cause delay, but officials may not deny you entry into the U.S. if you have established your identity and citizenship.
Are customs agents law enforcement? ›
With more than 60,000 employees, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, CBP, is one of the world's largest law enforcement organizations and is charged with keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
Do they ask you questions at customs? ›
Officials will likely ask you questions (as deemed necessary by the process or official). What is the nature of your visit? How long are you staying? Where will you be staying?
