I just got a rejection form notice and was wondering if it is even worth writing a letter of appeal to FBI HR and/or the poly losers. The bastard examiner claimed I would be re-tested... shows lots of integrity

I failed the first poly and diligently appealed to the Recruiting Chief at HQ (The persons name should be the name on the rejection letter).  About 2 months after the rejection letter, I was finally given another polygraph.  Thinking that the FBI realized that they made a mistake on my poly, I thought that  they wanted to give me a second chance.  I was wrong..  I knew I failed the moment I stepped in the office.  He only asked me 6 or so questions once and that was it.  Based on that, either he was really good at what he does or I failed before it started.  I think the re-test was given just to shut me up.  Before the re-test, I sent in several letters of appeal until it was finally responded to.  I was very depressed for a while because of being removed from the selection process based on the polygraph but now I am over it.  Screw them.  I have a good job and good pay and am guessing those who have made it up to the poly also have a career going.  The agents who failed me were veteran agents so they were not required to take the poly to become a special agent in the first place so how dare they judge me.  If I were you, I'd appeal just to let them know that you were telling the truth and that you will not go down quietly.  They will most likely pre-fail you but at least you tried.  And if they do fail you again, don't waste your energy being depressed.  Just think of it as their loss.. I do...

Guy,

I realized that I had not answered your question.  The total time from application - to interview - to tests - to more tests - to polygraph - to reading the Lie Behind the Lie Detector - to appeal - to FOIPA request - to FBI actively trying to get me back in after realizing that DC made a mistake- to present time is seven months.  I hope this helps you.