Both have been taken care of. I was approved for sentri and am waiting on the card to arrive. A few years ago when a family member was getting married in Europe I decided to apply for Global Entry. Using Your SENTRI Card. I take my dogs often across the border to the vet. Should I anticipate a rejection to my application? If that is the only issue you face, it would be a good reinstatement case. Cbp revoked our sentri last year, we had it for probably 7 years. I am currently pleading guilty with a deferred entry of judgement for a federal felony. She does spend summers , weekends and winter breaks at the family farm. I dont want to wait the 10 years they say. Should I even bother applying for renewal? What are the chances of you thinking I might get approved for GE with a felony that old? I doubt a FOIA would help you. Someone apparently did something bad, I assume? 2. Here is a list of our partners. Whey to I do now? Thanks so much for your time and effort. 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 have read in the other comments and replies that I might get approved after 10 years. now Or, should I wait it out for the remaining 10 years and re-apply for GE? My mom used to live in a room in a house that the owner gave the address to anyone. About 10 years ago, I was pulled over under susipicion of DUI (completely unreasonably, I may add!) However, you can't use your Global Entry card to travel through NEXUS lanes when traveling to Canada. Other than that, I have no criminal record, or anything on my background. Once that happens, you could then decide to apply for reinstatement or reconsideration with the Ombudsman through your Trusted Traveler Profile. How long a wait is anyones guess. Consider filing a DHS Trip Redress if CBP is repeatedly sending you to secondary inspections. CBP will look at the facts and circumstances behind any criminal violation no matter how long ago it took place. I live in California. If that is the only concern, you should be Ok. You should take in the pardon when you go to the global enrollment interview. Years later, I applied and was granted a SENTRI card. I was cited for a violation of an administrative code a long time ago. I even used to work for the DOT/FAA/DHS/TSA and had clearance to bypass check points for several years. Literally the same thing happened to me. Thanks. You can try to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This was back in 2012. The investigation by Hannah Dreier finds these children pressed into labor in every state in the U.S., in violation of labor law and often in horrifying conditions. I have been denied twice I just got denied today for a second time and I dont know why I have been arrested, convicted or have a criminal record. I have had no traffic tickets or any brushes with the law since. He took my fingerprints . That information should be in the transcripts. Hi, I have an assault class C misdemeanor that I was fined for in Sept 2019. My husband is no legal resident which I did disclose his information when they asked me for his name and dob. I put that I had a felony on the application. Do I have to wait? The agent was not aware of using written records to report criminal history. The expungement cannot hurt however and is a good idea. I had an initial denial for some duis when under 21 in a zero tolerance state. Thanks! Thanks for the past 30 years of voting in pitiful politicians that passed all these amazing laws to track everything. Ten years might be long enough for CBP, but the only way to know is to apply and, of course, declare the incident. 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. SENTRI vs. Today I got a notice saying that it has overturned the denial/revocation of your membership and was issued a pre-approval. I am scheduling the interview. Is there a chance that I will get denied? CBP will or should look at the facts and circumstances when considering any application, especially one with a misdemeanor conviction. Declare all relevant information, however. Other options include Mobile Passport, which is an app run by CBP that works almost as well as GE. Both charges are expunged from my record, and my understanding is that a dismissed court case is not considered a conviction and not considered guilty. This information may be different than what you see when you visit a financial institution, service provider or specific products site. No court, etc I applied back in 2019 to Sentri Pass prog but got denied for not meeting requirements. Ive applied three times for Sentri, in 2014, 2017 and 2019 all three have been denied. Six month later my GE was revoked because I no longer meet the eligibility requirements. I was arrested in 2006 in college for an MIP and giving a false name. Most juvenile detentions do not have adult criminal consequences. Im obviously going to disclose the DUI charges when I go to renew, but do you know if this is likely to result in a denial given that its not a guilty plea or a conviction? I would take in certified copies of your court disposition. Her work has been featured by Orbitz and The Points Guy. Something is very wrong here and this is upsetting. Does Global Entry include SENTRI? He was not deported or arrested, just returned back to Mexico. Does the first ticket still impact my chances of getting approved? I am super confused in 2007 I was convicted of identity theft got probation and since then not even a parking ticket. I plead guilty to Reckless Driving and the conviction was 12 yrs ago. I was given felony deferred adjudication probation around 1996. PS. Roughly 6 years ago I was detained and penalized ($500) and released for undeclared medication. Consider re-applying if it has been ten years. CBP will look at the facts and circumstances. You want a travel credit card that prioritizes whats important to you. I am not sure how an incident taking place as a minor would be considered a felony. I had 2 felonies (drug related of possession and sell) reduced to misdemeanors back in 2016 and they were expunged in 2018 from my criminal records. After reading comments and replies for an hour, Im not so confident that Ill be approved. There are no citizenship or age requirements for Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) membership. If not, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. I read most of these comments so Im guessing my case is also a no, but I had to ask anyways. I have a few questions Id appreciate your thoughts on: 1. I have never been in trouble since the age of 15 and have 34 years with a spot free record and I was denied. The case was dismissed. Does it have to be exactly 10 years (ie I am currently 3.5 months shy of 10 years at this moment)? Do you think I will be approved for global entry? You can ask for a detention only letter from the police. I was not physically arrested but in New Hampshire the charge is considered arrest. I recommend obtaining a certified copy of the court disposition and submitting it as part of the application. Will this prevent me from getting Global Entry? Might not even need it then. That is very frustrating. You could consider applying for reconsideration if that is your only incident. Back in 2008I was detained by CBP for driving a vehicle with an ilegal alien. I am unclear on what the Trusted Traveler program would do with that. Declare and submit certified copies of the disposition at the interview. Should I even bother with renewal? I currently have a SENTRI which will expire in 2026. I was not convicted and was able to get the charge amended to defective equipment which is only a traffic infraction and no longer a criminal charge. Do you think they might approve me with that letter of the DO. I was convicted of indecent exposure as an 18yr in 2006 no other issue since. One night, we happened to fall asleep in the same car after eating dinner at a park nearby. I was charged with petty theft in 1980 I am now 65. I have a DUI on my record from 13 yrs ago. I was planning on bringing the docs I have with me but wasnt sure what I should submit I have a PDF copy of the signed motion to dismiss with an order of dismissal but it doesnt even state the original charge on there? I recommend obtaining certified copies of the court disposition when you apply. It has been more than 10 years plus that was my only mistake and I have a clean record. Should I bother applying for reconsideration, or are the number of counts disqualifying even though they were the result of a single arrest? I am 48, when I was 18 or 19 (30 years ago which would have been 1991/1992), I received an underage drinking ticket. Please contact me via email and Ill provide my # so we can discuss further. How should I answer the question in my interview Have you ever been arrested or had charges that were expunged or removed? Should I still answer yes even though I was minor and everything was expunged? Have used my global entry twice already. If you regularly visit Mexico or Canada by car, SENTRI may be a good option. I sent documents to the ombudsman explaining that I have no relationship or contact with my father since 1998 and have documents to prove it but I have not heard a response, these documents were sent in 2018. If you had DACA, you were out of status at one point, by definition. The officer gave her 30 days to change her drivers license to our current state. I would highly doubt the program would accept you. Her story is that they found a positive result of marijuana in a test they took and revoked her sentri on the spot. You should ask for a certified letter of the results of that. I was the only one with Global Entry and I took the fast lane to enter back into the US, but I also had a rental car and my two folks, who didnt have Global Entry. I believe my school has not updated my information correctly. I paid the NYS court system $95 for a records check, and it shows no record for me. Keep in mind that corresponding with the Ombudsman is a a one-time only correspondence. I have not heard of anything as being normal for background checks. Feel free to call or email me directly. What can I do? How can I clarify that I was unaware of my sisters legal situation? I have never been convicted of a crime but did have a plea and obeyance for assault. We had a tablet shipment in 2017 that was mislabeled by the shipper as assembled in the USA but were actually made in China and these were seized by CBP when they had a random inspection. Be sure to bring all required documentation to your interview, including: At this time, there are no credit cards that cover the cost of SENTRI. 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. Can a case like that be fought to be eligible once again? Since I was fined $50, I decided to contact the DOJ. It states due to immigration violation. So how do we make money? I have never heard of anyone getting approved who either had a felony conviction or had more than one conviction. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents are eligible to apply for Global Entry. Feel free to contact me directly if you want representation: https://johnmanley.net/contact-us/, In January and February of this year, the Biden administration announced new policies to process individuals seeking asylum at ports of entry at the U.S.-Mexico border. You should look at and obtain the 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. Thanks for your time. What Happened to the Trusted Traveler Ombudsmans Mailing Address. My understanding of SENTRI is that only people with the pass can cross in the lane. I passed an FBI background check that gave me full access to an international airport where I was managing an IT project back around 2007. The minutes) so you can show CBP the disposition for this incident. I just got a DUI and Im American if I try to renew my sentri will they give it to me or no. So, if you only have one, you probably have a good argument for reinstatement. Should I disclose this information in my GE application? I do not see how that would be part of an adult record. Be sure to bring all required documentation, your passport, and an alternate form of identification to your interview. Or should i just try my luck as disclosing it would that disqualify me anyway? Also before we cross, can I dial 911 and have the ambulance meet her at the border? Why? This guide outlines the difference between Global Entry and SENTRI so you can choose which program is right for you. I still have copies of my arrest and court records. Feel free to contact me directly if that happens and I could help you with reinstatement. Hello, my son (then 7 yrs. Also, CBP has denied SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. That is all I was asked during the interview. Fast forward 17 years to today no other trouble whatsoever, except I embarrassingly got arrested for a DUI in late 2017. I didnt realize it at the time, but I think this reasulted in an arrest record. Or could they deny me again for the same reason? Would I have to open up that can of worms in an interview? Im pretty sure I completed the programs for it to be dismissed. CBP has denied or revoked Global Entry or SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. Hello. But, that is just one persons opinion. When going through the SENTRI lane with a card, the system automatically populates your vehicle and passenger information for a speedy entry. Should I have a chance to apply and receive approval or wait for 10 years? Have you heard of people being denied again after winning the appeal with Ombudsman? You can always run your FBI check to see if that shows up on your profile. Because of backlogs, noncitizens whose only path to a green card depends on being classified as [] That may very well have been the reason why you were revoked. You should declare any adult offense. [], Copyright 2020 John Manley. And is there a way I can run a background check on myself to see what all comes up. My husband applied and received his sentri recently, do you think I would get denied? CBP does not publish opinions on eligibility, but I do not believe someone can get approved with two convictions. Follow these steps to apply for a Global Entry membership: Create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. I believe a felony conviction would automatically disqualify you, even if it was later reduced to a misdemeanor and/or expunged. Do I need to disclose this incident as an arrest when I re-apply (which I will do after May of next year)? This is the only offense Ive ever had. If it was reduced to a misdemeanor and this took place many years ago, that could be an argument in a reinstatement request. Bummer. Hello, I had a misdemeanor conviction in Connecticut in 2010, that was ultimately pardoned and expunged. That is a tough question. In 2015 I got Green Card. is it a waste of time for me to apply? They can run an index-based search of your name and date of birth. Your first correspondence should be your best argument, rather than saying, why was I denied? If you like, contact me before writing to the Ombudsman and I could help you submit a good argument. I have a public intox from 2018. Is that an automatic denial for me? I tried to get reinstatemnt but was denied last year. I had received approval for GE even after this incident. SENTRI cardholders can use Global Entry kiosks once the U.S. Customs and Border Protection has fingerprints and document information on file. I dont even know for sure what year this took place, but it was in Hawaii. They have been denying people on this basis. This has only happened once in my long international travel history. The Platinum Card from American Express. Your first correspondence should be your best argument, rather than saying, why was I denied? If you like, contact me before writing to the Ombudsman and I could help you submit a good argument. CBP is a law enforcement organization that has gotten into the travel perks business. I had been to the UK twice that year, so they suspected I was working, although they never actually made that accusation. I had TSA Precheck. Will the CWOF cause them to decline my application? Never got arrested for the charge but got convicted of a misdemeanor. Would I need to report this as an arrest even thought I was told it wasnt? Once enrolled in the program, travelers get expedited entry when arriving by vehicle to the United States from Mexico and Canada. They also invited me to reapply. That DUI is the only thing on my record. You may receive an initial denial as the program can reject for any criminal incidents. 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. CBP has always taken a strong position against cannabis and its industry. Would this guarantee denial of Global Entry? I was convicted of shoplifting 53 years ago. I left the question blank because I didnt think the ticket qualified as an arrest ( only received a ticket and never taken into custody). If I do need to report it, is it going to disqualify me from Global Entry? He was a resident alien and was deported. My wife had a computer fraud felony over 30 years ago, has never been an issue or been seen by any of her employers even though she disclosed it to them. Ive had Global Entry for 10 yrs already and its time for renewal but the current renewal application is much more detailed than I remember, now asking to list arrests, not just convictions. Since my records are sealed, if I asked for the CORI report from MA, it would likely come back blank. I just want to approach in a way that gives me the beat chance. His sentri was revoke 12 years ago. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before reinstating an applicant. I was advised by CBP that my application was being denied for having pork products that were a gift to me for which I paid a fine 14 years ago. in CA and the officer took me to police station as I refused roadside test. I tried to get information about the incident but they never really gave me an answer of what my violation was. Ten years is not an official rule or policy. I sponsored my partners green card five years ago and we were denied as our answers differed from each other. This time when going back, did the photo and prints update. You could consider applying for reinstatement if denied. I do not believe such incidents expire on a persons record. I just completed my global entry application, I have no convictions but I had an arrest in 1977 when I was 21 for public intoxication. Im almost positive this is inaccurate, but is there any way to actually speak with someone to learn what exactly they think this incident is? It depends on your facts. 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. I have not heard any cases of applicants receiving SENTRI with more than one conviction. You will likely be denied. Follow these steps to apply for a SENTRI membership: Create a Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) account. They denied me again but I appealed 2 months shy of the full 10 years now it is well over 10 years. I got a warning from border patrol 15yrs ago because the person that was with me was illegal. One time I crossed with my friend and his brother in the same car through an international bridge. This came up as we are going through the immigration process for him to move to the US. I would check that with such an attorney. I did put that i have criminal record on my appication. Apparently i was eligible when they give me conditional approval and again after my interview. 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. In 1971 I was issued a misdemeanor citation for a Feb 1971 court appearance. It has been 5 months and the application is still in pending review status. Since than I have gotten approved for a gun license after thier background check and got accepted into career positions after background checks with no issues. This influences which products we write about and where and how the product appears on a page. should i apply or make a case? If I was charged with assault and took a plea and obeyance. I was asked to provide the original indictment, disposition, and discharge. I actually was able to find and purchase a certified copy of my misdemeanor from Jan. of 1972. I completed a diversion program that same year and my case was dismissed. Ive also been finger printed about 3 years ago for real estate- so I am in the system as far as fingerprinting goes. The total fee for obtaining a SENTRI pass is $127.00 per person (application fee $25.00, fingerprint fee $22.00, system cost fee $80.00). Should I appeal the appeal or should I just reapply? Pay the $100 nonrefundable application fee. 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. I also contacted the Superior Court and they indicated to me that they had no record of my past court appearance. I got some lawyers and I was released after the lawyers argued the traffic stop was unlawful due their being no stop sign. In addition, most states consider infractions to be criminal misdemeanors. It takes approvals on both the US and Canadian sides and while appointments aren't super-tough to get, it can take 2-4 months to be approved. I am unclear what you mean by dismissed. Feel free to call me to discuss this further. In May of this year I had a DUI arrest but as I was under the legal limit charges were never filed and the prosecutor has told my attorney that they do not plan to file charges though the statute of limitations does not expire until May of next year. 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