I want the GE because I travel more international these days.. 14 times to Central America in the last two years. How long a wait is anyones guess. If not, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. My nexus is still valid as it got extended. 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. Similar to customs violations, immigration violations seem to remain in a persons file. Cheers Jason. Will I likely be denied? I said NO to the arrest question on application. What are my chances and should I risk it? This is accomplished through the following steps: RFID card file number is read upon your arrival. How long a wait is anyones guess. Global Entry and TSA Precheck and a DUI (or any misdemeanor) conviction : r/dui Global Entry and TSA Precheck and a DUI (or any misdemeanor) conviction Many people are curious, and have asked about whether or not you would even qualify for TSA Precheck or Global Entry with a DUI conviction. I have NEVER had any incident at the border in regards to tickets, fines, or anything otherwise. So a first offense wet reckless within the last year is simply to new and will not get approved? 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. Yes. Hello I had a 2011 misdemeanor conviction for DUI. She will soon get her gallbladder removed. He works for the federal government, so we assumed hed be okay. I have immigration arrest in April 2010(expired visa).Than I was in removal proceedings. When he was 19 in college (42 now), he and his roommates were arrested and imprisoned during the duration of the case, but his case was dismissed. HI, I got a DUI in 2011 applied for global entry in 2020 and was denied at my interview. 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. 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. I did waiting to just see a denial for an interview. Thanks! Hello Rachael. But, that is just one persons opinion. I would first try to ask the officers why CBO is sending you to secondary so often now. A FOIA request could provide details on this incident. Will that help my chances of getting approval for global entry? I had to plead guilty, but once I completed the program, the courts dismissed the DUII complaint with prejudice. I would obtain certified copies of your husbands court disposition. Unfortunately, customs or agricultural violations seem to stay on a persons record forever. I was mistaken when I stated I had a DUI from 13 yrs ago. I dont remember this being a question in 2016 only answering that I had never been convicted of a crime (which I have never been). I had a custom violation 3 years ago with my mom about not declaring designer bag purchases (we didnt know that those needed to be declared because it was a personal purchase not for profit) and they revoked our GE. Thanks so much for answering and helping. Unfortunately, your approval or denial can be a bit subjective on the interviewer's part. Wondering if its a waste of time. I have a customs violation (agriculture) in year 2006 and I paid a fine for this violation. Misdemeanors are criminal violations. Anyways, I got my Sentri revoked immediately along with my family. It has since been vacated (l am told this means it like it never happened), I also was cited for drunk driving in 2019 but I was found not guilty, Do you think I will be subject to this waiting period. My understanding of the reconsideration/reinstatement process is that it is a one-time correspondence. I applied for GE and provided the certified copies and my GE got approved. Ive been arrested and case was dismissed and then expunged. Hello, I was charged with burglary and then the court dropped it to a misdemeanor and expunged it off my record 11 years ago. Ive applied for a renewal in 2020 and got revoked citing my one time custom violation from 14 years ago. CBP has always taken a strong position against cannabis and its industry. Should I still apply? Ten years might be long enough for CBP, but the only way to know is to apply and, of course, declare the incident. I am unclear on what the Trusted Traveler program would do with that. ago. 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. I was detained for 2 days over a petty theft issue. Is it worth trying to apply again? Thanks. Do you think I will have an issue getting approved for global entry? My spouse was denied GE today after his in person interview with CBP leaving Aruba. Global Entry is available at more than 50 U.S. airports. The expungement cannot hurt however and is a good idea. Be sure to bring all required documentation, your passport, and an alternate form of identification to your interview. I have a court date later this year. When you approach the border in the SENTRI lane, the system automatically identifies your vehicle and the identity of the occupants in the vehicle. They didnt tell me why, only told me to call a number and to get it soort it out with sentri people. I was arrested for a DUII in 2016. It was my 1st time crossing Otay border and I had a cbp officer who didnt guide me well .. I believe we spoke on the phone about this matter. Am I going to be able to renew it? 10 years from the initial charge or 10 years from my expulsion. I currently have a Sentri card which expires at the end of next year. Maybe I should try to cancel and reapply? My GE application has been conditionally approved. I would ask to speak to a supervisor for SENTRI, if the option is available to you. You have a close association with a person with a customs violation. I read most of the comments, but I havent found similarity to my case. Would a denial affect the chances of approval on future applications after 10 years? A friend of mine applied two days after I did and he was approved two days later. As an applicant, you bear the burden of proof. This was back in 2012. I have never been questioned or fined or anything. It had been conditionally approved. Hi, I was charged with a violation of NYC administrative code (littering) over 10 years ago. Is it worthwhile for me to submit a reconsideration request? Take in certified copies of your court dispositions to your interview. I already done the interview had my finger prints taken and still havent been approved. I am currently out of the country and returning on Saturday. If that is the only concern, you should be Ok. You should take in the pardon when you go to the global enrollment interview. Basically, Im wondering if a civil domestic violence case on my record would be a disqualifier for this program. CBP can deny for any criminal conviction, regardless of where it occurred. Since I was fined $50, I decided to contact the DOJ. I had went to my SENTRI interview this past week and was approved, I went again for my children and my brother in law, when helping my brother in law with his interview I mentioned I had DACA before and then the officer stated I wasnt allowed to have the SENTRI because of DACA, saying that I had committed an immigration crime, I entered the US legally with a passport. If you applied to NEXUS, SENTRI or FAST, you must complete an interview at an enrollment center. 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. Log in and complete a Global Entry application. I have an adjudication withheld in Florida of a grand theft 3rd degree felony that has been sealed not expunged. Yes. Yes. I have filled out the Ombudsman form on the TTP website. Hi, in your opinion should non criminal offense be disclosed as well or are they only asking about criminal offense? Think of authors Chinua Achebe and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; musicians Miriam Makeba and Wyclef Jean; comedian Trevor Noah; activist Marcus Garvey; NBA hall of famer and philanthropist Dikembe Mutomboto name but [] Once you have that you could try to reinstate. Follow these steps to apply for a Global Entry membership: Create a Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) account. What is the SENTRI pass and how does it work? I do not know how it would be possible to get SENTRI in that situation. My wife has lived in the U.S. for 20 years and was approved a Unlawful Presence Waiver in 2018. During my interview I was asked if I ever smoked marijuana, I did not lie and said yes. 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. I have 2 questions/concerns: And my bf got convicted over 15 years ago for smuggling marihuana into the US from Mexico, he was in jail for 6 months, his VISA was revoked, kicked out of the US and has never applied for his VISA again. I was denied for the SENTRI program on September 14, 2020, due to two misdemeanor convictions (DWLS) back in 1996 and 1997. How should I have answered that question? I do not have any other arrests. Thanks. Thank you. They revoked his parents passes shortly after his incident happened, him and I were not together when it occurred. What, if any, are my chances of getting approved to TTP. CBP has regularly denied or revoked applications. Now, incidentally, marijuana is legal in NY State, and the legislature has expunged all convictions related to PL 221.10. He just answered from the moment you had the first incident! My 2 questions: 1. I am not involved in the application process as I am typically contacted when someone wants to request reconsideration. You could run an FBI background check and see what happens. I had a customs violation (failing to declare an item) and paid a $300 fine in 2007. Hello, I had found a CBP violation on my record from 2010, which originally denied my SENTRI application back in 2014. A violation is not a criminal offense in NY . Someone apparently did something bad, I assume? A misdemeanor is grounds for denial. How do I fight to get my Sentri back? Thanks. If you have a misdemeanor conviction they can try to deny. I was convicted of an OWVI (operating while visibly impaired) misdemeanor in MI in 2010. Also,if yes,should I get a certified copy of the court order if I already had the original copy they sent to me via mail? They can deny based on any criminal violation, Laura. If it takes a long time to qualify, its not that big of a deal. CBP has denied SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. And is there a way I can run a background check on myself to see what all comes up. Thank you for keeping up with this website and blog post ALOT of info here. When we went to court for these charges, the charges were reduced to a single noise ordinance violation (penal code 415(2)) and charged as a single infraction. I received a dui in 2001 but have no other negative issues of any kind on my record. Thank you. 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. My mom used to live in a room in a house that the owner gave the address to anyone. Fast forward to this past March 2022. Will that still show up? I had a citation of public drunkenness and another of criminal mischief. TSA PreCheck seems to have its own standards. I have had my Trusted Traveler for 5 years now, with no issues. 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 did go to jail for the petty theft and the last time I was in jail was around 2013. I had a telephone harassment charge in 1986 in college pleaded down to a disorderly conduct. I declared the violation in my global entry application in 2010 but I was denied. You might have a good reconsideration argument. 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. 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. That sounds like a criminal conviction to me. Does my info on my IRS taxes have to coincide with the info I give to CBP for my SENTRI? I would report this as an arrest/detention. Yes. Mr. Manley , This is the only offense Ive ever had. I have never heard of someone receiving SENTRI with two convictions. What do you think are the chances that the Ombudsman would approve me? 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? Misdemeanors are criminal violations. If this was your only law enforcement/CBP incident, you might have a good reinstatement possibility. In August 2019 I went to interview for GE and lady officer told me that they will denied my application because of immigration violation but she was nice to me so instead of denial she put in a system cancellation of application from my side:) I would take in certified copies of your court disposition. My husband was denied global entry membership because of 2 DUIs going back more than 15 years ago. Im 69 years old and applied 2 weeks ago for Global Entry, as I am married to a Thai and she has a house in Thailand that I visit once or twice a year. 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. It would be nice if the Trusted Traveler program provided more specifics. I also contacted Superior Court and they indicated to me that they had no record of my past court appearance. Global Entry for boss was revoked in 2016-17 (not sure of date)accidentally bringing in cigars he forgot were in his bag. I have never been convicted of a crime, but was arrested 20+ years ago for a minor infraction (was a passenger in a car), which was expunged. If it just happened you will likely have to wait a while before reinstatement. Does this mean I may never get GE approval again even though they approved me at the interview before. Feel free to contact me directly if you want assistance/representation on a reinstatement request. I paid them the only $500 i had on me which was 10% of the 5k & Thankfully they left me keep the car because i had kids with me. You have been convicted and/or arrested for a criminal offense It happened during a green light and I was not going over the speed limit. Is this offense enough to get me disqualified for Global Entry? 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