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Students and Recent Grads

Statement for the Record on H.R. 529, Extending Limits of U.S. Customs Waters Act

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Statement for the Record for a May 25, 2023, hearing on, "Modernizing Customs Policies to Protect American Workers and Secure Supply Chains," before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Subcommittee on Trade.
 

Statement for the Record

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) submits this statement for the record regarding CBP’s Air and Marine Operations (AMO) law enforcement authorities in the maritime domain.

Houlton Border Patrol Explorer Post Returns to Washington D.C. for Police Week

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HOULTON, Maine – Houlton Border Patrol Explorer Post 1820 traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in National Police Week activities. The weeklong visit to the nation's capital will give the Explorers an active role in commemorating and honoring law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Houlton Explorer Post 1820 was formed in 2017 and sponsored by U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) in Houlton, Maine. The Explorer program is designed to allow high school students, ages 14 to 18, to explore law enforcement as a possible career choice. The program provides law enforcement training

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

CBP full-time employees are eligible to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to encourage college graduates to enter into public service. It offers tax-free forgiveness of student loan debts for government and non-profit organization employees after 10 years of public service and 120 qualifying payments.

CBP Shares Travel Tips for Study Abroad Students

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WASHINGTON – As international travel increases and students throughout the country prepare to study abroad this summer, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) encourages students to “Know Before You Go” when traveling to the United States or returning home from their studies. CBP encourages students to plan ahead to ensure a smooth and efficient travel experience. This includes having the appropriate passport and any other associated travel documents ready when approaching a CBP officer for processing or visiting a foreign country. In addition, students will take a photo to verify their

RGV Students Honored as “Youth of the Year” Recipients and earn $30,000.00 in Scholarships

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EDINBURG, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector Headquarters awarded this year’s Youth of the Year recipients during a virtual ceremony. Earlier today, the Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol, along with several key partners, presented 10 high school seniors with the prestigious Youth of the Year Scholarship. For the last nine years, the Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol has proudly recognized outstanding high school seniors for their excellent academic achievements and significant community service. This year, the students were awarded with a $3,000.00

Opportunity Extended through July to Apply to be a Customs and Border Protection Officer in Baltimore or Philadelphia

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BALTIMORE – Great news for job seekers looking for a federal law enforcement career, you have another chance to apply through July to be a Customs and Border Protection officer in Philadelphia or Baltimore. Previously, this hiring opportunity was to expire June 30. CBP’s primary mission is to facilitate international trade and travel while keeping terrorists and weapons of terror out of the United States. CBP officers also enforce customs, immigration, and agricultural laws, and prevent the illegal trafficking of humans, narcotics and other contraband into the U.S. CBP officers serve at

Customs and Border Protection is Hosting Hiring Workshops for Philadelphia Officer Positions

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PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring men and women to serve as officers in the Area Port of Philadelphia, which includes Philadelphia International Airport and the seaport environment. To help potential candidates with the application process, CBP is hosting a series of free hiring workshops throughout the region. Those wishing to attend should register to attend by using the links following their preferred location. June 17 ; 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; Martinsburg, W.V. Workforce Development Center , 200 Viking Way, Martinsburg, WV 25401. Register at https://www

Customs and Border Protection is Hiring Officers to Serve in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA – If you were considering a career as a federal law enforcement officer in the City of Brotherly (and of Sisterly) Love, now is your golden opportunity. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring men and women to serve as officers in the Area Port of Philadelphia, which includes Philadelphia International Airport and the seaport environment. But apply today, because this opportunity closes June 30. CBP’s primary mission is to facilitate international trade and travel while keeping terrorists and weapons of terror out of the United States. CBP officers also enforce customs

Rio Grande Valley Students Honored as “Youth of the Year” Recipients

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PHARR, Texas — On Thursday, May 30, 2019, Border Patrol agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector Headquarters recognized the importance of higher education and awarded this year’s Youth of the Year recipients at a ceremony held at the Pharr Events Center in Pharr, Texas. The Mayor of the City of Pharr, Dr. Ambrosio Hernandez, matched the Border Patrol’s scholarship donation of $15,000.00, making this year’s scholarship ceremony a record with over $30,000.00 awarded to the students. Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol presented seniors from 10 high schools with the prestigious Youth of the