Triple X, Fair Chance, and 1st sgt,

Thanks a bunch for the information you have provided it as been extremely helpful.

Triple X - Your analysis on the conditional offer makes perfect sense, thanks.

I just have a few more questions:

1.  Why would my application package be sent to the BI department if I have yet to receive a conditional offer? Is this the department that makes the decision if I receive a conditional offer or are they just preparing the NCIC to make sure things check out and then will send to the appropriate people who make the decision? For me this is the most confusing part of the process.

2.  If I do not proceed any further in the process, will I receive notification of this from the FBI?


Thanks again!!!

I submitted an application online and received notification that I met the basic qualifications. However I have not heard anything yet and it has been two months. How long does it take to hear something back after this be it a rejection letter or interview offer?

Just FYI, 

My background check commenced a full month before my fingerprinting and drug test.  All portions of the investigation are conducted simultaneously.  While it may make sense to do it in a particular order, that is not the case due to the many groups who will be working on it.

Good luck!