By Beth Boehne

DETROIT (AP) � The U.S. Border Patrol didn't have to go far to make this bust: a man who applied to become a border agent.

Jugert Haxhiu, 26, lied about U.S. citizenship on his application and during a job interview in August, the Border Patrol said.

He's charged with falsely claiming to be a citizen, which is a requirement to be an agent.

Haxhiu is a native of Albania who was ordered out of the United States in 2004, agent Richard Gordon said in a court filing.

Defense attorney Richard O'Neill represented Haxhiu during a brief hearing Thursday in federal court in Detroit. He declined to comment Friday.

During the job interview, Haxhiu "went on to state that, although he had no proof of U.S. citizenship, he could obtain proof from the immigration office upon request," Gordon said.

He's due in court again on Sept. 24.

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.xml



FAQs - 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?