Co-founder of frequent flyer community InsideFlyer.com, emcee of the Freddie Awards, and named one of the "World's Top Travel Experts" by Conde' Nast Traveler (2010-Present) Gary has been a guest on most major news media, profiled in several top print publications, and published broadly on the topic of consumer loyalty. My understanding of SENTRI is that only people with the pass can cross in the lane. Editorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the authors alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Hi, my sentri card was revoked while the process to renewal it. I put on the paperwork when I filled it out that I had a felony. I was arrested for traffic infraction. Will I get approved for SENTRI? The agent was not aware of using written records to report criminal history. Is an arrest for minor possession of alcohol in 2021 that resulted in a dismissal a basis for denial or must the arrest result in a conviction? I was not charged with anything but was held for hours, and then led back to an airplane to my home airport. My record was sealed in 2013. You will likely be denied. You can also lose your privileges by abusing land crossings. What a waste of time. waaay back in 1976 California reduced simple marijuana possession to an infraction. I havent received any communication from CBP revoking my status, should I need to inform them about this incident? My brother just found out that his estranged wife filed a DV Prevention case seeking a restraining order. I am currently out of the country and returning on Saturday. If you had to plead guilty at any point to any charge in the transcripts, that would likely be a disqualifying factor. But what if you go through all the hassle and get approved. It depends on your facts. You may still be eligible for standalone PreCheck, please refer to the thread where you originally posted about your Global Entry revocation: Quote: Originally Posted by mikeef. The charges were dropped and my record expunged and the files were sealed under a program known as Accelerated Rehabilitation. After completion of the program they dismissed the case. You can apply directly to their website. I had conditional approval awaiting an interview, which I had at US customs in Bermuda. Or should I just apply for TSAPreCheck? I currently hold a security clearance but they revoked my trusted traveler in 2019. I am unfamiliar with the Act you mention. 10 years from the initial charge or 10 years from my expulsion. When can successfully reapply for Global Entry and Nexus For a full list of disqualifying offenses and associated time frames, see the full TSA list. The case was eventually dismissed and expunged from my record. Looking at the Global Entry website, they list much more serious offenses as reasons for denial. Call me sometime and we can discuss. Hopefully, the CBP officer reviewing your case will approve. Banner advertising, in contrast, is paid for by advertisers (we do not directly control the banner advertising on this blog). Thanks! I also have a DUI which was expunged from my record. Similar to customs violations, immigration violations seem to remain in a persons file. After that, she knew that she was destined to travel as much as possible. Misdemeanor criminal convictions. After reading comments and replies for an hour, Im not so confident that Ill be approved. I have a dui 15yrs ago would I get denied for Sentri. I have not heard of anyone obtaining trusted traveler privileges with more than one criminal conviction or infraction. So when David Toney contacted me to ask for help, I felt for him. I went back to the court in Indiana and they cannot provide me any records of the case? Cr. Two cases had been purged. Ive applied for a renewal in 2020 and got revoked citing my one time custom violation from 14 years ago. I have recently applied and received residency cards from Mexico and Panama and on my way back from a trip to Panama a CBP officer looked at my passport and walked me to a room where another officer asked me questions about what i was doing on my recent trips to UK, Mexico and Panama and asked me if i was born in Yemen and how i got my US citizenship, everything seemed okay i answered all his questions he walked me out and 3 days later i get a notice that my GE has been revoked reason: You do not meet program eligibility requirements. I have heard of hundreds of cases where people who were born in countries that were on the trump travel ban or people with Muslim sounding names had their GE revoked. Is GE completely out of question or are there options? I just did a blog for Think Immigration where I discussed this issue. You should get the court records and apply. When I became a permanent resident my wife and I applied for global entry since we travel quite a lot. If you were living together, the program could deny you as being closely associated with someone who is a risk factor. In August of 2018 our office was contacted by a traveler who had previously been approved for Global Entry, but, had his membership revoked. My renewal is coming up next year (can start the process 1 year before). Do you think I have a shot? Well break down the steps of the appeals process towards the end of this article. Ten years is not an official rule or policy. You may have a good argument for reinstatement, however. I just reapplied. The website is new and will likely not recognize the old profiles. What do you think my chances are of getting approved. I was undocumented for at least 10 years in the US prior to becoming documented. Although the uninformed/unprepared agent kept asking the same when did you apply for your case to be ok in the country? My answer didnt matter. Global Entry is the gold standard for expedited reentry into the United States. I had an initial denial for some duis when under 21 in a zero tolerance state. Thank you. Hello I had a reckless driving conviction in 2013 in USA. Went to the interview and was denied. To apply for the five-year Global Entry program, you need to complete an online application, pass an in-person interview and pay a $100 fee. I got out of the Army, and in 2010 I found out that the recruiter did not do anything with the courts when I left for the Army. how does that make sense. If you dont have a US passport you can still get TSA PreCheck. Will they deny me? In 2010, my boyfriend (now husband) and I received a ticket for habitating in our car, littering, and being at a public park past closing hours. Thanks, Hi I got a DUI back in February 2017 if I apply for a sentri would I be approve or denied. If at any time they no longer meet the eligibility requirements, their membership will be revoked.. I was recently denied today after being told in the face to face I was approved. Applicants must pay . Denial of an application by either country will prevent you from participating in the NEXUS program. We may have communicated offline already. Roughly 6 years ago I was detained and penalized ($500) and released for undeclared medication. Any arrest can affect a global entry application. The expungement cannot hurt however and is a good idea. So I dont know what is going on. no one can provide any concrete information. You could apply directly to TSA PreCheck. They are specifically set up to preapprove low-risk travelers, and each applicant must meet a set of minimum requirements in order to be approved. The issue here is that I only passed with this guy one time in my whole life. However, we left the country in the beginning of January and a couple days after I got an email saying my GE had been revoked. How long a wait is anyones guess. Others will result in a permanent disqualification. I got some lawyers and I was released after the lawyers argued the traffic stop was unlawful due their being no stop sign. As one of the rules they have you cannot have a close family member and ir friend that has been arrested or convicted because they will take it away. In addition to the detention only letter from the police, I would go to the records department of the applicable courthouse. Just a generic letter. Her story is that they found a positive result of marijuana in a test they took and revoked her sentri on the spot. If a convicted first-time adult California DUI offender has a suspended or revoked driver's license, they may be eligible for a restricted driver's license. I have a sentry, days ago my son received a DUI. How can I get this fixed? My husband had a DUI reduced to a reckless driving 10 years ago. Specifically, you are deemed ineligible and will have your membership denied (or revoked) if you do any of the following: This last category appears to be a catch-all, but you can see that there are many reasons you can be denied. At the time of my application in 2012, GOES did not require applicants to admit to anything other than a criminal CONVICTION which I did not have. You should ask for a certified letter of the results of that. TSA PreCheck provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. For rates and fees of the Amex Platinum, click here. I was approved and even traveled using my GE. or can I go anywhere in the state? Marijuana use is not allowed on a federal basis, although it is legal in some states. Was conditionally approved for Global Entry. As soon as your application is denied or membership revoked,you will receive a follow-up letter electronically through your TTP account that you used to submit your application. Do you think my global entry application will be denied? I had an attorney in 2010 get those two charges dismissed in court based on the statute of limitations; something like over 10 years had passed when he went to court after the arrests occurred, so he stated it was pretty simple for him to get the charges dismissed. do you think I should be ok to apply for GE even when they told me to wait 10 years to apply again? Thanks. I wanted him to apply for Nexus because I heard that if he received it, that would mean he wouldnt get randomly denied entry at the border due to his history. Traveling for work I applied for TSA PreCheck and was approved. Misdemeanors are criminal violations. As far as disqualifying items, if you do any of the following, you are no longer considered eligible for the program: Not as well-known as the programs above, Free and Secure Trade (FAST) is a program specifically for commercial truck drivers entering and exiting the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. due to a 2014 misdemeanor conviction. You may have spent time filling out an application for one of these TTPs, such as Global Entry or TSA PreCheck, paid your non-refundable application fee, and are anxiously awaiting your new status, only to find out that your application was denied! I have no priors and remain with a clean driving record. His case was of course dismissed. I plan on bringing the letter from Ombudsman saying that they have overturned the denial/revocation of your membership.. CA law as that everything disappears 2 years later barring any additional convictions. They got the wrong address and dropped me off before I knew what was going on, so I knocked on the door of the home I was at and asked for help. The 1990 incident was for an assault charge I pleaded no-contest and the 2007 incident was a guilty plea for a DWAI. The arrest was in 2011 but my conviction date is in April of 2013. They scanned it in and I got approved. I would take in certified copies of your court disposition. You would obtain certified copies of the court disposition or transcript (different courthouses use different names for it) so you can show CBP the disposition for this incident. I let them know in my interview. If that is the only issue, it might be a good reinstatement case. This was 3 years ago, but you get put on unmonitored probation where you just stay out of trouble, and then at the end of the program the charges are dismissed and the matter is expunged. Much of it, I would imagine, would relate to the strength of your evidence and arguments. The reason listed is that You are not eligible for TTP programs. If you were not approved at the interview, you were likely denied. I have had my Trusted Traveler for 5 years now, with no issues. My wife has lived in the U.S. for 20 years and was approved a Unlawful Presence Waiver in 2018. I saw the following language in a Global Entry membership decision letter: has a 2010 DUI arrest and conviction, https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2021/08/04/trusted-traveler-program-fumbles/, CBP One Is Riddled With Flaws That Make the App Inaccessible to Many Asylum Seekers, Biden Wants to End Exploitation of Migrant Children, But His New Asylum Policy Could Make It Worse, Black Immigrants in the United States: Population, Spending Power, and Political Capital, USCIS Policy Change Will Reduce Number of People Who Age Out From Green Card Eligibility, How To Seek Asylum (Under Bidens Proposed Asylum Transit Ban), In 12 Not-At-All-Easy Steps, CBP $5k SENTRI Fines: A Common Mistake Made, CBP $5k SENTRI Fines: Questionable Recent CBP Tactics at San Ysidro, CBP is issuing fines for SENTRI violations ($5k) at San Ysidro Port of Entry. Thoughts on chance for success? No reason given. The fee is $100 and comes with TSA PreCheck. I got the case expunged several years ago and have no other convictions. The only possible thing that happened might have been a police incident report that never led to charges or arrest? Would I be denied the Global Entry for being unemployed? No further details, what am I supposed to do with that? They called the cops. I did request for a reconsideration but I had no documents to attach as no true reason was given. Also, should I go ahead and get my TSA approval while waiting to hear back from the global entry? Is this document what you mean by court disposition. I have the police report as well but figure that might be overkill! I was approved for sentri and am waiting on the card to arrive. Thanks. What happens if I let my Global Entry expire? Judge was annoyed with DS he dismissed and order destruction of files. How will you be notified of this denial? (My appeal resulted in overturning the rejection.). I successfully got TSA Precheck immediately afterwards but as I do travel to Asia (once things open up again), I did like the GE process and personally did nothing wrong. Shes a citizen now. Years ago, upon returning from a trip to Spain, I decided to try Global Entry enrollment on arrival. I believe that Canada is one of those as a DUI is considered a serious offence. Yes, I would definitely recommend having your son call to try and figure out why his Sentri was revoked. Im wondering how they treat these petty misdemeanors for juveniles. I submitted a FOIA request to see if something turned up and that revealed nothing, and I cant get in touch with anyone to understand what exactly they think I did. I paid the ticket. I would recommend obtaining certified copies of the court disposition, minutes, or transcript (different courthouses use different names for it) so you can show CBP the disposition for this incident. where they lifted my sentri card, I got it back, now if I see a problem coming, I say just send me to secondary to avoid a problem, which dont happen, its rear, I keep my sentri card in my work truck, so I dont loss it, I had to go to the hospital for a biopsy Im an American who lives in Tijuana, that day Monday there was lots of diversion in the street close to the border, so I was already stressed trying to make my hospital appointment, and running late, I missed the first appointment, my wife had to drive me with her car because I needed a driver for the sedation, I realized I lift my card in my truck at home while in line and I thought well no problem they could look my up on their system with my D.L. We have since divorced. The police then pulled me out of the car and one of the officers planted drugs in my car. Hi, Thanks so much for answering and helping. You're 0 for 2 . I filed my son's and husband's I-485 together. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). Email just says other for reason. There are no citizenship or age requirements to qualify for SENTRI membership. I dont even know for sure what year this took place, but it was in Hawaii. Was interrogated about juvenile records during a GE interview I felt that to NOT be under the parameters of questioning about criminal history since I was never convicted of any crime as a juvenile under age 18. Thank you in advance for your reply!!! I was convicted of a wet reckless Update: Per suggestions in this thread, I applied and was approved for TSA PreCheck, which will take care of domestic airport security. If it gets denied, do you think it can be reconsidered? I was sent to Inspection but I didnt go to Inspection I went straight thinking it was that way I had 7 CBP officers run down to get me with. I was denied for the SENTRI program on September 14, 2020, due to two misdemeanor convictions (DWLS) back in 1996 and 1997. I applied for Global Entry about 6 months ago when I got my Amex Plat. i did community service and completed it Thank you. I requested reconsideration since he was forgiven and a permanent resident. Hi, I was arrested for an OUI in Massachusetts (Feb 2020) but received a continuance without a finding (CWOF) in Sep 2020 (delayed due to COVID) so I have no conviction. I applied and was granted SENTRI in 2014 with two previous misdemeanors. thank you. You could try Mobile Passport for international travel and apply directly for TSA PreCheck. Even a shoplifting or assault misdemeanor is sufficient for CBP to deny an applicant membership in Global Entry.23 Jun 2017. CBP will look at the facts and circumstances. What if I expunged my case? I currently have a Sentri card which expires at the end of next year. Given that this is a recent incident, I would doubt that CBP will approve an application. Getting Global Entry, which allows you to skip the long customs lines when you're returning to the States, isn't cheap or easy. My husband (age 50), had a theft charge on his record. They denied me again but I appealed 2 months shy of the full 10 years now it is well over 10 years. Terms apply to offers below. If yes please describe. section? I just sent in my application last night for the global entry program. Private credit checking pre-employment databases do show an arrest. Should I bother to apply for Global Entry? Any thoughts? I am surprised that CBP approved you in the first place. By the way, an FBI background check comes back 100% clean. Hello! If an arrest is enough, what are the odds of a successful appeal with only an arrest for a minor offense? Is this something that you can help with. https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/eligibility, Your email address will not be published. CBP notes that you are no longer considered eligible if you: The biggest violations for SENTRI memberships are related to customs violations. CBP generally does not like it if you are using an address you do not live at. I did not detail that on the application. I filed and was granted an expungement in 2006. like you said my residencies might have triggered some database, the CBP officer also told me that he had to ask me these questions because it looks suspicious getting multiple residencies within a short period, i tried to explain that getting them makes investing in real estate much easier for me there. I do have a newspaper article about the incident. I originally applied for GE years ago and when I went for my interview they had in their possession a document listing two entries for me a 1974 647(A) misdemeanor arrest and a 1999 23152(B) DUI (.08%) both entries on their document were incomplete and each contained the final statement, severity unknown. I have no records of the application questions or their timeline. I had a question about applying for Global Entry. Ive been arrested a few times from the age of 21 through 40 for a variety of things from possession of a deadly weapon (charges dropped) to a DUI (pled down to local municipality misdemeanor) and an arrest in CA that I dont remember what it was for. The first time i got lost do to the gps. I went to the interview was not asked any specific questions but was denied after that meeting. If not, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. 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Weve taken this information and broken it down into the 4 most common reasons TTP status is taken away or not granted in the first place: Generally, youll want to disclose every pending or prior conviction on your record as a part of your application, no matter how old. there was no one we could talk to after appeal was denied as well. After a brief interview, the border patrol agent approved me for the trusted traveler program, and immediately launched into a litany of ways my newly-earned status could be revoked. In order to appeal your TTP membership decision or get more information, youll want to: 1. This is my only misdemeanor and the officer at the global entry office advised to re apply after the 10 years. What would you recommend I do? Applied for GE and disclosed underage drinking in college was expunged not thinking much of it. Got arrested there then booked at county jail for DUI and the officer took my Sentri card..its been 10 years and would like to reapply. Better to re-apply as they have a new website portal now. CBP apparently expects applicants to figure out the reasons for the denial on their own. Menu. How you will do this will depend on why your status was revoked in the first place. I would check with your post-conviction criminal attorney to see what the effect of that is legally. I am aware of other people who had DACA before and now have SENTRI can I try to as for an appeal this? Subsequently the charge was amended to reckless endangerment and I was given judicial diversion; on completion of 11months 29 days my charges were dropped and records expunged.

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