CBP apparently expects applicants to figure out the reasons for the denial on their own. 4. Paid the Application fee & was just waiting for an interview. Ten years is not an official policy. Will my application be denied? That does not sound like a criminal incident, though. I do not generally get involved in the application process John. That is very frustrating. Also, should I go ahead and get my TSA approval while waiting to hear back from the global entry? One day I failed to notice that my sick pitbull had not finished her lunch a raw chicken leg. Global Entry cards are not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes and kiosks. No information has been provided as to why. Improve earnings, maximize rewards and track progress toward dream trips. It is the possibility to qualify for this process.? Traveling for work I applied for TSA PreCheck and was approved. He was 18 years old, $25 and under and we thought sealed, but found out recently it does show up. In 1996 the case dismissed and expunged. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before reinstating an applicant. I was approved for Global Entry in October 2015 after the incident referred to below occurred (May 2013). Denial is a possibility. I am 48, when I was 18 or 19 (30 years ago which would have been 1991/1992), I received an underage drinking ticket. I have never heard of anyone receiving Trusted Traveler status with more than one conviction. Me and my family are long time SENTRI users. 3 years ago had a domestic assault incident which was dismissed (it just wasnt true). CBP has denied or revoked Global Entry or SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. I would submit that at the SENTRI interview. For an initial SENTRI violation, you should be able to request a phone appointment with a supervisor. I have sentri since 2017 its due on 2022 but I just got a DUI. Had Global interview today. I have never heard of anyone getting approved who has had more than one misdemeanor conviction. Or, as my lawyer suggests, since I can truthfully state that Ive never been convicted just leave it out of the application? Pictures and finger prints were taken. I have heard that some people lost their existing GE because of the record. The officer at the customs was very nice (Kudos to him) and told me that I was flagged for carrying curry leaves. Your Global Entry could have been revoked due to fact that you are no longer eligible due to new or previously unknown incidents, a new customs or immigration violation, or even information told to CBP by other countries. It wasnt even my interview when this happened and I had been approved already. I have at least 3 choices: do nothing (as it doesnt look like I lost Precheck), apply for a reconsideration to explain the event, or reapply for GE and answer yes (with an explanation) for the customs violation. How long a wait is anyones guess. You should 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. They will see 3 total arrests on my adult record, 1 DUI conviction in 2011, and two dismissed misdemeanors from over 20 years ago, and of course, I would admit those arrests if asked in the interview. Trusted Traveler Program due to various customs violations and sometimes criminal . On my denial letter it says I dont meet the strict program requirements. The report it issued details each instance where membership was denied or revoked from November 6, 2016, t0 June 6, 2017, and gives us a lot of insight into recurring themes. I would recommend obtaining 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. Is it worth considering reapplying? I have GE from 2017 and was arrested for DV but ultimately got it reduced to disturbance of peace infraction. Im thinking maybe I typed in something incorrect. You could consider applying for reconsideration if that is your only incident. CBP does not publish opinions on eligibility, but I do not believe someone can get approved with two convictions. My understanding of SENTRI is that only people with the pass can cross in the lane. If you had to plead guilty at any point to any charge in the transcripts, that would likely be a disqualifying factor. I was arrested for DUI in Sept 2020. If not, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. Is the 10 year rule from when the conviction was or when the probation was completed? Something is very wrong here and this is upsetting. Hello I was denied sentri because I was seen with people who were doing something illegal which I had no knowledge of. I got conditional approval within days and at the time of the interview the officer didnt even look at any documents ( said she had all the information and was actually very very nice) and I was approved. During OP extension in 2015 I had both my mother and grandfather sick and I had to return to my country. However some older convictions are permanently disqualifying, You do not meet the requirements for this program due to 1985 weapons-related conviction, On 11/6/2016 you attempted to bring your spouse who is not a member of the Trusted Traveler Program through the Global Entry lines at Philadelphia International Aiport without her being cleared by a CBP officer. I actually was able to find and purchase a certified copy of my misdemeanor from Jan. of 1972. My husband who is retired military and has had very high security clearances for his entire career and after as a government contractor was denied a few years ago because of a DUI reduced to reckless driving in 2011. Ive applied three times for Sentri, in 2014, 2017 and 2019 all three have been denied. Should I try? My wifes got taken away also, her sentri profile had the same license issue as me. These are the Trusted Traveler programs. I have not had any other incidents since thenand just to confirm if I had missed anything else I ran a DOJ background check through my state and did a FBI fingerprint background check as well. No one likes to lose their Global Entry credentials, and that's particularly true if you believe you've done nothing wrong. I recommend obtaining certified copies of the court disposition to submit at the interview. Do I have to wait? Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck benefits as part . Any and all options, reviews, comments and analyses are the responsibility of the author(s) and not any Advertiser or credit card issuer. Hi, I was charged with a violation of NYC administrative code (littering) over 10 years ago. I am wondering, in your opinion, should I even bother applying for a Global Entry pass? After googling about expunged records, Im starting to feel like Ill be denied. Hi there! My husband (age 50), had a theft charge on his record. Hello, I have applied for Sentri and received Conditional Approval. I did get a DUI in like 2005, but i listed that on my application and disclosed it in my interview. 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. 5Y. How long a wait is anyones guess. But the regulation doesnt put it that way. You might then put in a reinstatement petition, or wait until a full ten years have passed since the incident, assuming no other negative incidents of course. I received a reckless driving ticket (Virginia Uniform Summons) in VA (speeding 83 in 70 mph zone) which is a class 1 misdemeanor charge in VA. Once that happens, you could then decide to apply for reinstatement or reconsideration with the Ombudsman through your Trusted Traveler Profile. I have filled out the Ombudsman form on the TTP website. I have a TSA pre-check but was denied for Global Entry. Nothing was ever said to me in the in person interview, I didnt know to ask the officer anything. Thanks for replys. I have a question regarding GE renewals. Some children are charged as adults, depending on the incident. I would first try to ask the officers why CBO is sending you to secondary so often now. The reason given was for a DWI arrest in 2014, but I have never been arrested for DWI. I was detained for 2 days over a petty theft issue. I am looking into requesting a reconsideration for my application. I already done the interview had my finger prints taken and still havent been approved. The post USCIS Policy Change Will Reduce Number of People Who Age Out From Green Card Eligibility appeared first on Immigration Impact. Click here to see a list of advertisers that we work with. In addition, I would go to the records department of the applicable courthouse. Thx. He said he was very sorry but its a strict liability violation. Not sure if its worth trying. It was ~7yrs ago. I completed a diversion program that same year and my case was dismissed. It is not the responsibility of any advertiser to ensure that questions are answered. No one really seems to have an answer for this. I did appeal it and included my expungement paperwork from the court and plead my case. You have to go to the courthouse or hire a service to obtain this for you. I have used my GE quite number of times after the incident and I had to appear for a secondary inspection each time. Somehow that interaction with missing school got his whole family revoked of their sentri or global entry. Also, does a denial affect my ability to drive or take a cruise to Canada? @Robert The passport agency is processing passport renewal. Misdemeanors are criminal violations. Are inadmissible to the United States under immigration regulation, including applicants with approved waivers of inadmissibility or parole documentation; or Im checking No for the Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense in the United States or any other country? But do I need to disclose this ticket in the Have you ever been arrested or had charges that were expunged or removed? If you receive an interview, I would recommend obtaining 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 was told back then that is not considered a conviction. This was a single arrest producing multiple charges: Possession of Class B, Class C, Class D, and Class E drugs, Larceny over $100, and Receiving Stolen Goods. Its been 10 years since the DUI. One night, we happened to fall asleep in the same car after eating dinner at a park nearby. In 2001, I left the military with an other than honorable discharge. Although expungement laws vary from state to state, generally speaking, when criminal records are expunged they are not actually deleted or destroyed. If it was reduced to a misdemeanor and this took place many years ago, that could be an argument in a reinstatement request. Does not meet strict standards. There is an invitation for reconsideration, and Im wondering what chances I have to be approved. So what happened? Hello! You should obtain certified copies of the court disposition or transcript (different courthouses use different names for it, ie. I got home to find out it was approved then revoked 2 minutes later. Typically, this credit is available once every four years. I was sent to secondary because my son did not activate his new sentri the official said that I have one strike, can that strike be erased? Do you think this will pose any issues when applying for global entry? I do not believe such incidents expire on a persons record. I recommend obtaining a certified copy of your court transcripts to show them at the interview. old) and I had SENTRI, that was 13 years ago. Posted on . How will you be notified of this denial? I was falsely accused of public servant in 2015. If she has an emergency where I need to take her to the hospital in the U.S., can I take her with me through sentri? Besides the annoyance of not knowing whether the government is whispering about you behind your back, if Global Entry rejects you, you don't get back your $100 application fee. I cannot speculate on what the Ombudsmans office will decide. In the interview, do I disclose this information as Im unsure how to proceed? Similar to customs violations, immigration violations seem to remain in a persons file. I have been considering applying for a Global Entry card, but given the TSAs policy of denying the application based upon any criminal record regardless of how old or how trivial, I am wondering if doing so would be a waste of time. Do you think I would be wasting $100 by applying for the Global Entry? My husband was denied global entry membership because of 2 DUIs going back more than 15 years ago. Given that this is a recent incident, I would doubt that CBP will approve an application. Hello, I can only imagine how many peoples lives have changed because of the cancelation of their global entry or sentry. How long a wait is anyones guess. I was arrested for a joy ride as a minor (17) in California 30 years ago. I dont want to wait the 10 years they say. Four years ago she plead guilty to Negligent Driving for a single vehicle car accident (no property damage, just her car) after having consumed alcohol. I have had noting else since my 2004 incidents but my renewal was denied. If not, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. Or maybe you dont feel that you were given sufficient information regarding why your application was denied or membership revoked? However, if it would result in my pre-check being revoked, I would leave well enough alone. The first time i got lost do to the gps. Reading the comments, it basically seems like 2 offenses no matter how far back (10+) or minor, is enough cause for immediate denial, correct? Me and my two children had sentri for 10 years this year and they revoked it when my dad applied because 12 years ago or more he was sent to secondary inspection because he was traveling with a person that had a fake permit amnesty I think it was the name of those papers. If youve been denied membership or had your membership revoked, this decision doesnt have to be final. I have never been in trouble since the age of 15 and have 34 years with a spot free record and I was denied. Would I be better off waiting until after April of 2023 to apply for GE? You might have a good reinstatement case. Global Entry members are low-risk international travelers who have met all of the eligibility requirements for membership, a spokesperson from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) told The Points Guy. I have not heard of a letter of disposition from DOJ. It depends on your facts. Im sure my girls would pass, but what would be your thoughts on the chance I will be approved too? You are not required to do anything. Global Entry allows international travelers to re-enter the United States through expedited immigration lanes that allow you to skip the often-overflowing lines you encounter at the border, while TSA PreCheck reduces the amount of screening needed to board a . is the managing editor for global features and manages destination, hotel, cruise and product features and news. A few months passed after that incident and my sentri was revoked. I received my green card in Aug 2020 and have applied for Global Entry in Sep 2021.. what are the chances of approval? As far as the hospital issue is concerned, you should contact the hospital directly as I do not have the expertise to answer that question. Before I became a green card holder I had DACA but was never arrested or have any record as such. CBP does not release processing times for FOIA. But it is expiring soon. How long do you think until we apply for GE again? Your analysis that neither resulted in a conviction appears faulty. [], The New York Times has published a horrifying investigation into the exploitation of children who migrated to the United States as unaccompanied minors. But, you would have to prove to them you did not have any convictions. I was 22 at the time, I am 61 now. U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Canadian lawful permanent residents, and Mexican nationals who are members of Viajero Confiable are eligible to apply for membership in the NEXUS program. After that they tell me about the dui 18 years ago so I get a copy of that to prove I complied with the court if I would have read dui affects application I wouldnt have waisted my money. You should speak to a SENTRI supervisor about this. If that is the only issue, it might be a good reinstatement case. But credit card and other fee credits dont advertise rebating the signup cost. If you were charged with a misdemeanor the safe bet is to state that, explain what happened, and provide certified copies of the court disposition. Any tips? I had a Reckless in 2009 and in 2013. It does not vanish from your record, unless you do something like vacating it. A year ago i obtained a Global Pass I used it flying out the country on coming back in I used it in Global Pass line I was then detained, I had an erroneous arrest in 1994 for a corporation I once worked for, the corp had let its brokers license expire so DA thought it was a great idea to arrest corp officers and past corp officers. My guess is that three years is not long enough of a wait for CBP. When they email me back for a record that I was arrested in PA when I wasnt I was actually pulled over but no ticket or charges. Thank you. You should research how to request a phone appointment with a SENTRI supervisor. All rights reserved, Global Entry, Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, Trusted Traveler, You can find the official CBP policy for the Trusted Traveler program, I recently saw a reference to this policy in writing. Could you point me in the right direction please. CBP can deny for any criminal conviction, regardless of where it occurred. Hello, I was convicted for a felony roughly 15 years ago. USA June 23 2017. No court, etc I applied back in 2019 to Sentri Pass prog but got denied for not meeting requirements. I had three midsminors. I did go to jail for the petty theft and the last time I was in jail was around 2013. In some cases, applicants can successfully obtain reinstatement with an old infraction. Unfortunately, customs or agricultural violations seem to stay on a persons record forever. You have two law enforcement incidents. He merely gave me a 9-digit PASSID # and advised me to return within a certain amount of time with any further explanations (I let it go at the time so that timeframe to do so has since expired). The original citation was for misdemeanor shop lifting, but the charge was lowered to misdemeanor trespassing. Do you think I will be approved for global entry?