He's charged with falsely claiming to be a citizen, which is a requirement to be an agent.
sorry i personally know of an illegal that became a border patrol agent this is not a true statement sorry to disapoint anybody
tbear99....if you look at homeland security website, they state you must be a citizen....
http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/careers/apply/mandatory_back_invest.xmlFAQs - Mandatory Background Investigation
(01/16/2008)
Q: What are the basic requirements for employment?
A: U.S. Citizenship: United States citizenship; proof of citizenship required, if selected.
Residency: Meet one or more of the following primary residence criteria for the last three years prior to submitting an application for employment: a) resided in the United States or its protectorates or territories (excluding short trips abroad, such as vacations); b) worked for the U.S. government as an employee overseas in a federal or military capacity; or c) been a dependent of a U.S. federal or military employee serving overseas.
Background Security Investigation: Successfully complete a background investigation before being appointed.
Drug Testing: If in a drug testing position (e.g., Border Patrol Agent, Customs and Border Protection Officer, Intel Specialist), submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result before being appointed.
Job Requirements
Q: What are the key requirements?
A: The key requirements are:
U.S. citizenship
No Conviction of Domestic Violence
Residency requirement – Candidates must be a US resident for at least three (3) years
Must have valid driver’s license at the time of appointment
Age requirement – Candidate must not be 40 years of age at the time of appointment
Medical exam
Drug Testing
Physical Fitness
Background Investigation
so your saying the website is wrong?