Going to Houston for Processing...

Sunshine7 in Texas said: Thanks so much, and remember KBR is hiring (lol!!!)

yea they are, it's just the paperwork that takes so long...lol. I figure I've got at least another couple of mounths before I get to Houston since I just filed my PSIP forms on Monday.

Officially processing on 2/28 and my hubby should be leaving a couple of weeks after. Anyone else leaving then?

Okalaexan CONGRATS !!!! did you get the call today telling you to report on the 28 th ????

***Miker*** Im not sure if you saw my question... Do they make you go thryu the pulmonary or lung capacity test still???

Zack in Houston, Texas said: Okalaexan CONGRATS !!!! did you get the call today telling you to report on the 28 th ????

Got an email on the 16th from my recruiter. What makes it even better is that my 85P transferred from my old job so I didn't have to go through that long process.

okalexan83 in Friendswood, Texas said: Got an email on the 16th from my recruiter. What makes it even better is that my 85P transferred from my old job so I didn't have to go through that long process.

Wow that is Awesome!!!

GOOD LUCK

Zack in Houston, Texas said: ***Miker*** Im not sure if you saw my question... Do they make you go thryu the pulmonary or lung capacity test still???

Pg.127, not me, not sure if anyone did

okalexan83 in Friendswood, Texas said: Got an email on the 16th from my recruiter. What makes it even better is that my 85P transferred from my old job so I didn't have to go through that long process.

Did yu work for KBR before of another company that you had to fill out a SF85P

May Lauter in Spring, Texas said: Did yu work for KBR before of another company that you had to fill out a SF85P

Yes my previous employer had already put me through the 85P process. I was a government contractor.

okalexan83 in Friendswood, Texas said: Officially processing on 2/28 and my hubby should be leaving a couple of weeks after. Anyone else leaving then?

Me and my Hubby have been reschedule to the 28th also. I here they are kinda backed up in getting planes out. See you there!

May Lauter in Spring, Texas said: Did yu work for KBR before of another company that you had to fill out a SF85P

And No, it was not KBR.

okalexan83 in Friendswood, Texas said: Got an email on the 16th from my recruiter. What makes it even better is that my 85P transferred from my old job so I didn't have to go through that long process.

Would you be so kinf and let us know how long this process has taken you. When did you start? How long were you at OPM? Thanks!

This is something I had written out for someone a while back with a general description of what I've had to go through with the hiring process. I hope it helps.

1. 12/1/2010 - I applied for about 40 jobs online at KBR.

2. 12/7/2010, I received an email from a recruiter asking if I was interested in a job. At this time I had to email her a general information sheet as well as a copy of my valid passport. (If you do not have a valid passport you will need to get one, and the recruiter should be able to help you. I think it may be easier to get a job if you already have one.) The recruiter then gave me a phone number to call into a teleconference that discussed various aspects of the job; risks, requirements, etc. Afterward I told the recruiter I was still interested.

3. 12/21/2010 - I started to receive paperwork from KBR to fill out. This included; Regional Specific Training for Iraq, Benefits Forms, Dental Release Form (You will have to visit a dentist and they will need to fill out the form to give you an all clear), and other misc. forms to fill out. I also received Fingerprint cards and a PSIP (I believe it was for a background check, not sure what the acronym stands for) in the mail. I had to get my fingerprints taken at a local police station ($10). I had to email and mail various forms back to KBR as indicated in the instructions received. I sent the fingerprints back by 12/25/2010 and any other paperwork was emailed back by 1/5/2011. I also had to take a WABI test during this general time period. The WABI is a personality test, multiple choice, and KBR will give you instructions on where to take the test. You want to answer as if you are NOT a risk taker and you value team work and rules.

4. On 2/16/2011 I received an email from my recruiter saying that my OPM had cleared me to go and I would be processing on 2/28. She didn't even realize I hadn't had to fill out the 85P until I told her.

It has taken about 3 months.

hey sunshine i thought you would have gotten your inteniary this week. i talked to my recrutiter and she said she got a bunch of approvals today.(opm) she said it seems they are moving a bit faster. i even called psip this morning and she said they upgraded their system. i don't think people here realize its not just kbr's people they deal with, its all the other contractors too. i can imagine all the paperwork they have to keep up with. i read where people here get stressed about not putting jobs and so forth,they can't possibly have time to sit and check every lil thing on the form,can you imamgine how much time it would take? they understand not employer is going to respond in a timely matter,thats why things like that wouldn't hold you up. also thats why they have that little box on the side(est) because they know that everyone is not going to be 100% accurate. i mean we have to think logical. if me and you were he only ones hey had to do,we would have be done yesterday. hope this helps all the stressees out there, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!!!!!!!

lyte504 in houston, Texas said: hey sunshine i thought you would have gotten your inteniary this week. i talked to my recrutiter and she said she got a bunch of approvals today.(opm) she said it seems they are moving a bit faster. i even called psip this morning and she said they upgraded their system. i don't think people here realize its not just kbr's people they deal with, its all the other contractors too. i can imagine all the paperwork they have to keep up with. i read where people here get stressed about not putting jobs and so forth,they can't possibly have time to sit and check every lil thing on the form,can you imamgine how much time it would take? they understand not employer is going to respond in a timely matter,thats why things like that wouldn't hold you up. also thats why they have that little box on the side(est) because they know that everyone is not going to be 100% accurate. i mean we have to think logical. if me and you were he only ones hey had to do,we would have be done yesterday. hope this helps all the stressees out there, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!!!!!!!

Well, I'll throw my two cents in here, I think the reason some of us have been in limbo for a while was because of the bad weather we had for Texas all the way to the east coast. I think it's just taken them some time to chatch up and get things rolling again. Hopefully things will be happening for us a bit faster now.

okalexan83 in Friendswood, Texas said: And No, it was not KBR.

hi, the reason I ask you if it was another company for I have one filled out one to with another company Homeland Security I work for, and everything is great. thanks.

okalexan83 in Friendswood, Texas said: This is something I had written out for someone a while back with a general description of what I've had to go through with the hiring process. I hope it helps.

1. 12/1/2010 - I applied for about 40 jobs online at KBR.

2. 12/7/2010, I received an email from a recruiter asking if I was interested in a job. At this time I had to email her a general information sheet as well as a copy of my valid passport. (If you do not have a valid passport you will need to get one, and the recruiter should be able to help you. I think it may be easier to get a job if you already have one.) The recruiter then gave me a phone number to call into a teleconference that discussed various aspects of the job; risks, requirements, etc. Afterward I told the recruiter I was still interested.

3. 12/21/2010 - I started to receive paperwork from KBR to fill out. This included; Regional Specific Training for Iraq, Benefits Forms, Dental Release Form (You will have to visit a dentist and they will need to fill out the form to give you an all clear), and other misc. forms to fill out. I also received Fingerprint cards and a PSIP (I believe it was for a background check, not sure what the acronym stands for) in the mail. I had to get my fingerprints taken at a local police station ($10). I had to email and mail various forms back to KBR as indicated in the instructions received. I sent the fingerprints back by 12/25/2010 and any other paperwork was emailed back by 1/5/2011. I also had to take a WABI test during this general time period. The WABI is a personality test, multiple choice, and KBR will give you instructions on where to take the test. You want to answer as if you are NOT a risk taker and you value team work and rules.

4. On 2/16/2011 I received an email from my recruiter saying that my OPM had cleared me to go and I would be processing on 2/28. She didn't even realize I hadn't had to fill out the 85P until I told her.

Please anybody, If I received my packet today and call
WABI for scheduling, maximum how much time can I push the
test date ahead?
Thanks for all the info. I read.

Govany Perony in Houston, Texas said: Please anybody, If I received my packet today and call
WABI for scheduling, maximum how much time can I push the
test date ahead?
Thanks for all the info. I read.

Sorry Guys, my first post was a mistake...question is about
tha WABI....Thanks

Hey sunshine check the board from time to time-may be I'll be going over with your husband, it's hard telling at this point! At any rate I'll post it when I know for sure- may be we could have a coffee or at least say hey!

Bigb6871 in Lagrange, Indiana said: Well, I'll throw my two cents in here, I think the reason some of us have been in limbo for a while was because of the bad weather we had for Texas all the way to the east coast. I think it's just taken them some time to chatch up and get things rolling again. Hopefully things will be happening for us a bit faster now.

Big, I agree, the weather especailly on the northeast coast including Philly has held us up.

lyte504 in houston, Texas said: hey sunshine i thought you would have gotten your inteniary this week. i talked to my recrutiter and she said she got a bunch of approvals today.(opm) she said it seems they are moving a bit faster. i even called psip this morning and she said they upgraded their system. i don't think people here realize its not just kbr's people they deal with, its all the other contractors too. i can imagine all the paperwork they have to keep up with. i read where people here get stressed about not putting jobs and so forth,they can't possibly have time to sit and check every lil thing on the form,can you imamgine how much time it would take? they understand not employer is going to respond in a timely matter,thats why things like that wouldn't hold you up. also thats why they have that little box on the side(est) because they know that everyone is not going to be 100% accurate. i mean we have to think logical. if me and you were he only ones hey had to do,we would have be done yesterday. hope this helps all the stressees out there, PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE!!!!!!!!

OH YES!! and thank you!

okalexan83 in Friendswood, Texas said: This is something I had written out for someone a while back with a general description of what I've had to go through with the hiring process. I hope it helps.

1. 12/1/2010 - I applied for about 40 jobs online at KBR.

2. 12/7/2010, I received an email from a recruiter asking if I was interested in a job. At this time I had to email her a general information sheet as well as a copy of my valid passport. (If you do not have a valid passport you will need to get one, and the recruiter should be able to help you. I think it may be easier to get a job if you already have one.) The recruiter then gave me a phone number to call into a teleconference that discussed various aspects of the job; risks, requirements, etc. Afterward I told the recruiter I was still interested.

3. 12/21/2010 - I started to receive paperwork from KBR to fill out. This included; Regional Specific Training for Iraq, Benefits Forms, Dental Release Form (You will have to visit a dentist and they will need to fill out the form to give you an all clear), and other misc. forms to fill out. I also received Fingerprint cards and a PSIP (I believe it was for a background check, not sure what the acronym stands for) in the mail. I had to get my fingerprints taken at a local police station ($10). I had to email and mail various forms back to KBR as indicated in the instructions received. I sent the fingerprints back by 12/25/2010 and any other paperwork was emailed back by 1/5/2011. I also had to take a WABI test during this general time period. The WABI is a personality test, multiple choice, and KBR will give you instructions on where to take the test. You want to answer as if you are NOT a risk taker and you value team work and rules.

4. On 2/16/2011 I received an email from my recruiter saying that my OPM had cleared me to go and I would be processing on 2/28. She didn't even realize I hadn't had to fill out the 85P until I told her.

Thanks! o

Hey Guys, based on what okalex is saying, even though you don't have a SF85P process to complete (only a transfer), it still may take approx 3 months. Looks like it is, what it is 9lol!!!) and 3 months is the average. Anyone still waiting longer than 15 days for the SF85P?

Sunshine7 in Texas said: Hey Guys, based on what okalex is saying, even though you don't have a SF85P process to complete (only a transfer), it still may take approx 3 months. Looks like it is, what it is 9lol!!!) and 3 months is the average. Anyone still waiting longer than 15 days for the SF85P?

I have been waiting 40 days today for the SF85P link and still waiting

May Lauter in Spring, Texas said: I have been waiting 40 days today for the SF85P link and still waiting

I sent my fingerprints on Jan.5th and got the SF85P link on Feb.14,so you will probably get it mon.I hope this helps..

Kimann in Traverse City, Michigan said: I sent my fingerprints on Jan.5th and got the SF85P link on Feb.14,so you will probably get it mon.I hope this helps..

Thank you then it took about 40 days, So I am going to be positive that I am going to get mind on Monday ..

May Lauter in Spring, Texas said: Thank you then it took about 40 days, So I am going to be positive that I am going to get mind on Monday ..

Yes, from what my recruiter says things are starting to go through and hopefully everyone will get their 85Ps soon :) Keep your head up!

Sunshine7 in Texas said: Hey Guys, based on what okalex is saying, even though you don't have a SF85P process to complete (only a transfer), it still may take approx 3 months. Looks like it is, what it is 9lol!!!) and 3 months is the average. Anyone still waiting longer than 15 days for the SF85P?

HEy Sunshine,
I am starting to get hype, I can't wait to be in houston, having my last glasses of wine and staying positiveee girll. Good luck , You have a couple more days with your famiy right??

Does anyone know if you download any of the information you fill out on a disk and have to carry it in. like maybe the SF85P.I know about 3 years my brother said you had to download information on a disk and take it in with you at processing , thanks for any information.

May Lauter in Spring, Texas said: Does anyone know if you download any of the information you fill out on a disk and have to carry it in. like maybe the SF85P.I know about 3 years my brother said you had to download information on a disk and take it in with you at processing , thanks for any information.

I don't think they do that anymore. You have to do the actually sf85 and submit it.

May Lauter in Spring, Texas said: Does anyone know if you download any of the information you fill out on a disk and have to carry it in. like maybe the SF85P.I know about 3 years my brother said you had to download information on a disk and take it in with you at processing , thanks for any information.

Actually asked my recruiter the same question just a couple of weeks ago. She said that since it is all done on-line now, you no longer need to bring a hard copy or one on a disk or thumb drive.

Bigb6871 in Lagrange, Indiana said: Actually asked my recruiter the same question just a couple of weeks ago. She said that since it is all done on-line now, you no longer need to bring a hard copy or one on a disk or thumb drive.

Thanks,

Sunshine7 in Texas said: Hey Guys, based on what okalex is saying, even though you don't have a SF85P process to complete (only a transfer), it still may take approx 3 months. Looks like it is, what it is 9lol!!!) and 3 months is the average. Anyone still waiting longer than 15 days for the SF85P?

Hello Sunshine, I will send you my email address if you would email me with yours so I can ask you a couple of questions thanks. I am your neighbor very close to Tomball.
maylauter@gmail.com

Sunshine7 in Texas said: Would you be so kinf and let us know how long this process has taken you. When did you start? How long were you at OPM? Thanks!

Hey sunshine-I'm hoping to hear some thing good from my recruiter,this up coming week-as far as a date. I will let you know

Tasha in Buford, Georgia said: HEy Sunshine,
I am starting to get hype, I can't wait to be in houston, having my last glasses of wine and staying positiveee girll. Good luck , You have a couple more days with your famiy right??

You go girl. Actually I have been rescheduled to go to processing on 2/28. That's even better for me,still need to wrap up some things here at home. I'm still all hyped up, just to know that I will be in processing soon. I feel that we are going to see things move along much faster. I think everyone involved is finally getting caught up from the Holiday and bad weather set backs. Good luck to you too and I'll be on the forum for a lil whiile longer, still trying to look out for everybody.

Kevin in Youngstown, Ohio said: Hey sunshine-I'm hoping to hear some thing good from my recruiter,this up coming week-as far as a date. I will let you know

I feel like this is going to be a big week for us all,SF85 links and clearances. I just noticed that it's been three months for me and Hubby from the start. Boy, the time has surely flown by, thanks to you guys on this forum. I was actually able to sleep a whole lot better most nights. Yeah, I agree, you should be coming up soon. Chin Up and stay encouraged.

Question: Do you know any one that failed the WABI three times? My friends son failed the WABI three times. I'm really taken aback by this. Please let me know if you have every heard of this happening. One time maybe, but three times...somethings wrong, right?

Mixer Mike 2 in Somewhere, Florida said: They just said no flights scheduled yet.

Mike, any news on flights or any thing else for that matter?

Hoping to get out Monday... ;(

I guess last week's leftovers flew today.

Sunshine7 in Texas said: Question: Do you know any one that failed the WABI three times? My friends son failed the WABI three times. I'm really taken aback by this. Please let me know if you have every heard of this happening. One time maybe, but three times...somethings wrong, right?

Being too honest, or inconsistent? They joke around about everyone being honest on the WABI.

I thought you blew me -off I'm wit you kiddo -but,when your on the out side lookin in ...well it's dam funny

Sunshine7 in Texas said: Question: Do you know any one that failed the WABI three times? My friends son failed the WABI three times. I'm really taken aback by this. Please let me know if you have every heard of this happening. One time maybe, but three times...somethings wrong, right?

What !!! People say be honest, that a big hunka.... Be consistant with the BS. Think safety and teamwork , have a glass of wine prior to taking it and dont admit to having more than one ticket or accident .....DUH

Mixer Mike 2 in Somewhere, Florida said: Being too honest, or inconsistent? They joke around about everyone being honest on the WABI.

I have a joke -or trueism-I never lie unless it's really important-any one,who tells you ,they never lie .........keep an eye on em,because they are a dam lire -spelt wrong I know-If every one was honest on that test,we'd all flunk...........maybe part of it is just knowing better

Kevin in Youngstown, Ohio said: I have a joke -or trueism-I never lie unless it's really important-any one,who tells you ,they never lie .........keep an eye on em,because they are a dam lire -spelt wrong I know-If every one was honest on that test,we'd all flunk...........maybe part of it is just knowing better

okay, and if you have a decent recruiter they will tell you that. This is the WABI not the SF85

Natasha in Buford, Georgia said: okay, and if you have a decent recruiter they will tell you that. This is the WABI not the SF85

I don't know but I think their phones are recorded for"quality control", some things have to be thought-out on your own

Mixer Mike 2 in Somewhere, Florida said: Hoping to get out Monday... ;(

I guess last week's leftovers flew today.

Might be there a while bro.....see below

www. closeprotectionworld.co.uk/security-news-middle-east/4 4664-entry-visas-iraq.html

kodiak570 in USD-S, IRAQ said: Might be there a while bro.....see below

www . closeprotectionworld.co.uk/security-news-middle-east/4 4664-entry-visas-iraq.html

just take out the spaces :)

kodiak570 in USD-S, IRAQ said: just take out the spaces :)

I was lucky i got back before this deal. We are suppose to have a meeting concerning this.

Ksniper777 in San Antonio, Texas said: I was lucky i got back before this deal. We are suppose to have a meeting concerning this.

Hey, well keep us up dated-this it's all we need!-world affairs getting in the way of our lives!-I know I know,it don't sound right...but I mean it please keep us posted!