I just would like to get an idea on what to expect in near term and legal options if any. Is there something more this case like other background reasons or something such as your child missing school can affect your trusted traveler card? You should declare all criminal incidents regardless of whether they were expunged. I had been to the UK twice that year, so they suspected I was working, although they never actually made that accusation. 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 had a misdemeanor conviction in Connecticut in 2010, that was ultimately pardoned and expunged. CBP will ultimately look at the facts and circumstances of any violation. You can ask for a detention only letter from the police. Im an American citizen who was denied entry into the UK because they said I could not convince them that I was a tourist, which I was. How would I find out if this is even recorded anywhere? No court, etc I applied back in 2019 to Sentri Pass prog but got denied for not meeting requirements. Check your profile to be sure. Since I was fined $50, I decided to contact the DOJ. 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. Do you think my global entry application will be denied? $5000+ to appeal or pay $90 fine, paid the fine in 1996. If CBP has not denied by now, you are probably fine. My brother served time for trying to smuggle people and they deport him. Any criminal conviction can result in a denial. Natasha is a freelance writer and frequent traveler. Do you think I have a shot? If you do not receive a conviction, take in certified copies of court records. I was approved and even traveled using my GE. It also has a cheaper application fee. My husband is no legal resident which I did disclose his information when they asked me for his name and dob. While it has been 27 years since the conviction and Ive been lawful ever since Im curious if you have seen the CBP deny based on the type of one conviction regardless of how long ago it occurred. My wife had a DWI in 2014 and case closed and plead guilty on 2017. Otherwise, feel free to call me. Have you heard of people being denied again after winning the appeal with Ombudsman? I just did a blog for Think Immigration where I discussed this issue. Do they typically ask for paperwork on the conviction/probation at the interview? I wanted to apply for Global Entry. At this point even if I get an approval I wish I get an interview to attend since I want to ask the officer if I need to answer Yes to this question every 5 years during renewal till my dying day? I am not involved in the application process as I am typically contacted when someone wants to request reconsideration. I obtained global entry in 2018 and used it with success up until recently and went to renew in 2022 and i was denied and global entry revoked. I applied for Global Entry and went to the interview Jun 2021, I was not asked to bring in any documents and didnt. Here is a list of our partners. I am applying for a GE card, on the question about been arrested do I need to disclose this and answer yes? My wife road in an uber recently and the gentlmen said something about their daughter had missed school too many times and had a meeting with the board of supervisors. Can they decide not to renew based on this arrest since I was approved the first time and revoke my GE or am I worrying over nothing? Its an essential read. Could this impact global entry? When I became a permanent resident my wife and I applied for global entry since we travel quite a lot. I just got into a car accident while it was raining with a school bus. It also asks for fast id# membership number etc I never had one .should I say no never applied but I dont want to lie, Contact customer service for this question, please. Will they deny the sentri pass? I had a misdemeanor conviction for theft less than $300 about 20 years ago. Whey to I do now? I just kept crossing in the regular lines, until I found someone to take care of my mother, and then I stopped crossing the border. Be sure to bring all required documentation, your passport, and an alternate form of identification to your interview. I even used to work for the DOT/FAA/DHS/TSA and had clearance to bypass check points for several years. The expungement cannot hurt however and is a good idea. The prosecutor enrolled me in pretrial diversion program (with no guilt). 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. Help just denied global entry. Good luck with the interview. I do not believe such incidents expire on a persons record. Yes. Is the 10 year rule from when the conviction was or when the probation was completed? Declare and submit certified copies of the disposition at the 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 have had never been arrested since then. He took my fingerprints . It would seem so if that is the case. At the time I had other concerns, my son was on the process of being diagnosed with Autism, and I did not even try to prove them wrong. I work for the Government and have a secret clearance. Many or all of the products featured here are from our partners who compensate us. Consider declaring all arrests, regardless of any expungement. They denied me again but I appealed 2 months shy of the full 10 years now it is well over 10 years. Those whose Global Entry applications are denied have three ways to appeal: making an appointment to speak with a supervisor at a trusted traveler enrollment center (listed at globalentry.gov),. I currently have a SENTRI which will expire in 2026. What is the SENTRI pass and how does it work? Would my application be denied? Definitely declare the incident. The Global Entry application fee is $100; membership lasts five years if approved. But it is expiring soon. Im currently a teacher as well. This is the only offense Ive ever had. I guess the more general question is, if you have successfully won the appeal with Ombudsman is it a done deal and the interview a simple formality at this point? Paid the Application fee & was just waiting for an interview. They did file a report though and my passport was flagged for 7 years going into Canada. I have never heard of anyone receiving approval who had more than one misdemeanor conviction. My sentri was revoke too together with my children. We submitted the original police certificate with the offense, but it has since been removed from his record. I had an infraction with customs in 2014, my friends bought tostestorone boosters from the pharmacy, and I even declared it with cbp not knowing it was illegal, but they sent us to secondary. old, and I am considering reapplying for SENTRI. We may have communicated offline already. I was arrested by CBP at the san ysidro port of entry for transportation of marijuana. What that amount of time is a facts and circumstances decision by CBP. So, yes, I believe CBP would deny a renewal. Thank you for keeping up with this website and blog post ALOT of info here. Why? I share your frustrations. There have been no violations since then and I have no criminal history. No information has been provided as to why. Hi I got a DauI back in February 2017 if I apply for a sentri would I be approve or denied. Or should I just apply for TSAPreCheck? How long a wait is anyones guess. If that was a one time only incident, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. Or try and appeal TSA Precheck and get Precheck back? I find it hard to believe that a DUI is not considered a criminal offense. The problem is that CBP knows nothing about basic customer service. The only possible thing that happened might have been a police incident report that never led to charges or arrest? I was able to find this on my record through the FOIA website. I just applied for Global Entry and noted this incident on my application. Pictures and finger prints were taken. I have court papers that I was released. Reasons for Ineligibility You may not be eligible for participation in the SENTRI program if you: 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. CBP has regularly denied or revoked applications. Ive never had any run ins with the law I currently have TSA precheck no immigration violation I travel frequently so I dont understand my denial. If you are in court proceedings, that may result in a conviction. The bus moved to the left lane and then made a wide right turn and we collided hitting one side of the bus and nothing happened to the bus. I do not know if this would arise in a global entry interview or not. Thanks. They put me under driver, I applied in 2015 for the sentri and the denied it. If you have been denied, you do not have a 30-day deadline to apply for reconsideration. Most likely, CBP will deny the application. So when I apply for Global Entry, do I say yes or no to arrests, conviction, etc? Now I applied for renewal and as you say I truthfully again answered yes to the misdemeanor since no time limit was mentioned in the question. How do I get a FBI background check? I had a public intox arrest in 2016 which was subsequently dismissed at cost. I recommend obtaining certified copies of the court disposition to submit at the interview. Or could they deny me again for the same reason? If you had DACA, you were out of status at one point, by definition. Do you think I will be approved for global entry? thanks! How long a wait is anyones guess. On my denial letter it says I dont meet the strict program requirements. We have traveled out of the country with no issues. You would likely have to wait several years before re-applying to show CBP that the incident has not happened again. 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 went to the trusted traveler center for meeting to find out more information and was told the issue was an OPT violation and they also noted that my SEVIS account was still active. I would submit that at the SENTRI interview. I did not realize a cigar from Cuba was a violation. can you get global entry with a misdemeanor. It broke off in Brisbane Airport, I threw it my bag (I was nowhere near a trashcan) and ate the banana and threw out the peel. Felonies might be different, however. You want a travel credit card that prioritizes whats important to you. currently he hired a lawyer to prove his innocence and no trial has yet to be confirmed. CBP could reject over that. Is this a case I should complain about or do a reapply as my original GE ends in about a year. I had my records sealed which I know means nothing to the feds. I work for a computer company who imports from China and I am the purchaser. If its not revoked, will I have trouble when trying to renew? is it a waste of time for me to apply? I would report this as an arrest/detention. You would have had to declare it. If so, should I just withdraw my application or if I have a chance do you have any tips or advice for me during the interview? I have had noting else since my 2004 incidents but my renewal was denied. I tried to get reinstatemnt but was denied last year. Natasha Gabrielle is a freelance writer and traveler. Should I ask for a review or reinstaement and supply the docs to the Ombudsman? The officer gave her 30 days to change her drivers license to our current state. Is there any chance I will be denied renewal because of an arrest where no charges were ever filed? Do I have any chance for reconsideration? Is this still considered a conviction even though it was dismissed by the courts? My husband got approved global entry yesterday and a few hours later the status went from approved to revoked. I would rather apply for GE. But now Im married and I would like to have the global entry and sentri is it possible? You could run an FBI background check and see what happens. or will this affect my passport eligibility? During my interview I was asked if I ever smoked marijuana, I did not lie and said yes. Do I have a chance at getting Global Entry? I might be able to help me with this. This doesnt considered conviction. Neither resulted in a conviction. Thanks. I paid the NYS court system $95 for a records check, and it shows no record for me. Is that cause for denial. So a first offense wet reckless within the last year is simply to new and will not get approved? After completion of the program they dismissed the case. I have a dismissed theft charge from 2008 on my record. CBP can deny for any criminal conviction. What else can i do if this is the only charge i have even though i was not. Is this offense enough to get me disqualified for Global Entry? Since COVID, my mother has not been able to come to the US, she is 86 yrs. I would like to ask a question specific to my situation. The TSA PreCheck Application Program is only open to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents. Processing times vary by applicant, but on average you can expect your application to be processed as follows: Global Entry: 4-6 months NEXUS: 12-14 months SENTRI: 10-12 months FAST: 1-2 weeks These are average times. I have had my Trusted Traveler for 5 years now, with no issues. Several credit cards cover the cost of the Global Entry or TSA PreCheck application fee. They can then use this card when traveling to the United States from Canada or Mexico. I would also include a very minor customs incident into this definition as well. Could Global Entry or Sentri be denied if this is on my record? I have won the DMV hearing and the charge has been dropped to a disorderly Conduct 240.20 segment 7 violation. The agent was not aware of using any other form of written records to report criminal history. She has almost 3 years of military service with security clearance (90% active duty). One possible example of a minor customs incident could include a failure to declare a shopping item which should have been declared. [], The Biden administration recently announced a proposed regulation that would all but eliminate access to asylum for the overwhelming number of asylum seekers who come to the United States via the southwest border. Or should I indicate that I do have a low-level misdemeanor on my record and to hope for mercy from the interviewer? Both charges were dismissed, so I have no convictions. That may very well have been the reason why you were revoked. The expungement is not particularly relevant. Two cases had been purged. Hey, did you have any luck with the application process after the 10 years? Mr. Manley thank you so much for your answer. I had declared the misdemeanor from 2003 in my initial GE application 5 years ago. Travelers must present their passport or U.S. permanent resident card and place their fingers on the scanner for fingerprint verification. If they never approve then why give me an appointment? of a crime in the state of Connecticut. At the same time, CBP says you should disclose any convictions even if the were sealed or expunged. Hi. i dont have any convections or violations. Ive never had any other violations in over 30 years of travel. My husband is British and we are hoping he can apply for global entry. My record was sealed in 2013. I believe my school has not updated my information correctly. I just received an email letting me know that I can renew my TSA/Precheck that expires 9/29/21. If you were arrested, it could have been prosecuted as a crime. Private credit checking pre-employment databases do show an arrest. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before approving or reinstating an applicant. Will they deny me? Hello, I am in the process of applying for Global Entry. How to correct that is anyones guess. 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. Will I have a chance getting the Sentri pass I take my court documents? Hi I would like to know the outcome of your case? CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before reinstating an applicant. I do not believe it matters to CBP if the conviction was deferred or expunged at a later date. Hello, I was detained by law enforcement after a misunderstanding during an argument with my partner where I called the cops. Just has my name, court info and the ticket number. Hello- I was arrested around 20ish years ago in Illinois for battery when I was 13ish yrs old. I have never heard of someone receiving GE with a felony conviction. I apply for SENTRI 10/23/2021. You should be able to qualify for TXA PreCheck by applying directly to them. Do they use the same standards? If the case was thrown out in trial, you likely do not have a criminal violation over the incident. I can bring a copy of the court disposition to the interview but want to check if I have a chance on getting it before trying. Ive written my reconsideration and I have still been denied. I have obtained a successful reinstatement in the past for someone who had an incident less than ten years earlier. Could I qualify for global entry? You could apply directly to TSA PreCheck as well. The appeal was denied, citing previous violation as the reason. You should speak to a SENTRI supervisor about this. My understanding of the reconsideration/reinstatement process is that it is a one-time correspondence. Will I be denied sentri? I have had zero issues in the US ever. The reason listed is that You are not eligible for TTP programs. You should check the records to see how it was charged. That sounds like a complex issue. My family has already had theirs approved and scheduled for an in person interview. On March 27,2014 the court granted me an expulsion. I requested information about it but they said that basically I did not qualify for the program any longer. My fiancee also applied this weekend and was already approved for an interview. This is my only misdemeanor and the officer at the global entry office advised to re apply after the 10 years. Yes. Since learning how stringent this process is, Im worried that lack of detail might result in a denial. My husband (age 50), had a theft charge on his record. I have a customs violation (agriculture) in year 2006 and I paid a fine for this violation. Will I likely be denied? Is global entry worth trying for or does this exclude me from getting accepted? I notified the school and they told me I was all set. The record was expunged. When my stepson was arrested sentri revoked my card and my family as well. I would not know that. Yes. If I do need to report it, is it going to disqualify me from Global Entry? 1 year have passed already since sentri got rwvoked. I said NO to the arrest question on application. Do I have a chance of getting a sentri pass? Reading through all the comments, Im pretty sure I know the answer. My husband had a DWI conviction almost 50 years ago and was denied global entry in August! They told me i had to apply for Sentri & i did right after. i checked the FBI and CA law enforcement and they have no record of it. Is that (lying in the application) a reason for them to deny the cards, or should I still try to apply again? What are my chances and should I risk it? I have had a perfectly clean record since Jan1,2011. . Have been convicted of any criminal offense or have pending criminal charges or outstanding warrants (to include driving under the influence); Have been found in violation of any customs, immigration or agriculture regulations or laws in any country; Are the subject of an ongoing investigation by any federal, state or local law enforcement agency; Thanks. I didnt disclose that I had been arrested in the application. Im also eight months sober. What do you think my chances are of getting approved. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before approving or reinstating an applicant. The website is new and will likely not recognize the old profiles. I do not know how it would be possible to get SENTRI in that situation. I had found a CBP violation on my record from 2010, which originally denied my SENTRI application back in 2014. 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. You should ask for a certified letter of the results of that. or can I go anywhere in the state? I only noticed it now. Yes. I paid the fine on the spot ($400NZ ouch). Thank you for any insight you can provide. Have used it only once pre-Covid-19 ,but as it is replaced my KTN for domestic, I know it is still valid. Global Entry is available at more than 50 U.S. airports. The case was eventually dismissed and expunged from my record. If you receive a conviction, the program will revoke you. What would you recommend I do? My dad doesnt even have a traffic ticket . Unfortunately, agricultural violations seem to stay on a persons record forever. Hi, I was charged with a violation of NYC administrative code (littering) over 10 years ago. While the program is designed to expedite entry into the United States when traveling from Mexico or Canada, SENTRI cardholders also get TSA PreCheck and Global Entry benefits. If you were living together, the program could deny you as being closely associated with someone who is a risk factor. Hello I have been in trouble a few times in the past but all my arrest resulted in being booked for sobering only or they were charged as misdemeanors but they were plead down to infractions. Thanks. They did not charge her as she also says her car was pretty clean from her vacuuming all the time and she said they tested twice and the second time was when it tested positive but to her it just looked like lent. Will I most likely be denied again if I obtain that document? 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. IN the interview he mentioned how he had an incident 10 years ago with a MIP for drinking alcohol in public. I am 49 years now and travel a lot with my Emotional Support Animal (I am a veteran), so I want the GE program because waiting in line with a dog after a long flight (UGH). I had to leave the USA in 2006. Would it be safe to apply for TSA given the GE denial? THANKS for your help. Was convicted of reckless driving and had it expunged. 9 years, 10 months ago I was arrested for public intoxication. How do you get certified copies of the court disposition or transcript. I do not know how to make that request, but it is possible to get such an appointment. 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