GSP Eligibility Changes Announced

On March 26, United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced that the Republic of South Sudan has been designated as a beneficiary country under the Generalized System of Preferences “GSP” as well as a least developed beneficiary developing country.    At the same time, Argentina’s eligibility for GSP benefits has been suspended.  Argentina was suspended for failing to pay two arbitration awards totaling approximately $300  million due to U.S. companies.  The suspension takes effect 60 days from the date of the presidential proclamation in the Federal Register. 

 

Click HERE to read the Presidential Proclamation.

Need a job? CBP is hiring Customs Officers!

CBP has a critical need for CBP Officers along the southwest border of the United States. Hiring is mainly anticipated in the southwest region; however, there are a few vacancies in other areas of the country. Female CBP Officers are in high demand for the processing female travelers that are detained, interrogated and/or deported.

Primary Responsibilities

·         Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture laws and regulations;

·         Detect and prevent terrorists and weapons of mass destruction from entering the United States;

·         Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel;

·         Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances;

·         Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States; and

·         Prevent the illegal entry of individuals and prohibited goods and smuggling of illegal drugs and other

·         contraband.

Requirements

·         Polygraph designated position

·         Background Security Investigation

·         Residency in the US for the last three years

·         No convictions for Misdemeanor Crime of Domestic Violence

·         Written test, Medical Exam, Physical Fitness, Drug test required

·         US Citizenship Required

·         Candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 37th birthday.

    Click HERE to learn more about the qualifications, application process, evaluation, training and benefits. 

    Click HERE to search for jobs with CBP or other government agencies. 

CBP West Coast Trade Symposium – May 10, 2012

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)  will present their 2012 West Coast Trade Symposium in Long Beach, California on May 10, 2012.  This year’s theme is  "Transforming Trade for a Stronger Economy."  The trade may attend in person or by webcast.

The registration fee for attending the symposium in Long Beach is $160.00 and reservations are made on a first come, first served basis.  Companies are limited to a maximum of three participants.  Click HERE to register to attend in person. The registration fee for attending the webcast is $47.00. Click HERE to register to attend the webcast.

Click HERE for information about hotels and directions to the Long Beach Convention Center.