In 2011 I crossed from Mexico to the US drunk. Global entry is a program of the U.S. Customs and Border Protectionservice (CBP). Definitely declare the incident. When I was 17 I had a petty theft incident and was arrested in the state of IL, I was charged as a minor with an ordinance violation, it was expunged. Thats my biggest concern if theyre different entities and not really linked so to speak, Im willing to take the chance on losing the fee. 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 could potentially deny or revoke under a close association as an indication of risk grounds. If you were charged as a minor, ie. 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. Hello I had a 2011 misdemeanor conviction for DUI. We were awoken by police officers who indicated we were breaking laws by being parked in a car past park closing. Nearly seven months later, many of the same questions raised when the legislature was debating the issue remain unanswered. I am nervous because it is a 3 hour drive for my interview so I would hate to do that and get denied. 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. She does spend summers , weekends and winter breaks at the family farm. CBP has regularly denied or revoked applications. I was accused of aggravated sexual assault, and they sent me a revokation letter. 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 would obtain certified copies of your husbands court disposition. Ive been clean since. Any thoughts? However, if you are under the age of 18, you must have your parent or legal guardians consent to participate in the program. 10 years from the initial charge or 10 years from my expulsion. We have since divorced. Do you know if they allow Payment Plans? I have immigration arrest in April 2010(expired visa).Than I was in removal proceedings. barrel. Today I got a notice saying that it has overturned the denial/revocation of your membership and was issued a pre-approval. I just sent in my application last night for the global entry program. 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. You have two law enforcement incidents. GE is more than just TSA. Yes, had similar charge as you. What happens after you win an appeal with Ombudsman? I lost my drivers license for 6 months for a hit-and-run accident (no bodily injury, minor car injury) 27 years ago. Would I be denied global entry for this lone misdemeanor? This was 50 years ago. Thanks. What are my chances and should I risk it? In 1995 I was convicted of indecent exposure. I got a warning from border patrol 15yrs ago because the person that was with me was illegal. Otherwise, I would talk to my local congressional representative for assistance. Hello i have a question i was denied the sentri pass due criminal record. Do they look at incident reports? When I filled out my application, I completely forgot about this incident and did not include it in the form. Should I reapply or ask for reconsideration? Since learning how stringent this process is, Im worried that lack of detail might result in a denial. If you were charged as a minor, ie. They like to see the passage of time and used to say they had a 10 year rule, although that is unofficial. Unfortunately, customs or agricultural violations seem to stay on a persons record forever. I was arrested twice, once in 1973 and once in 1977, both for DUI. I got denied yesterday with no true reason given outside of other and that I did not meet the program eligibility requirements. Once I got a misdemeanor in High School 21 years ago for shoplifting I never went to court I just paid a fine in the mail so are there documents at the court in the city this happened in? The United States does not deny entry to persons who have an "Driving Under the Influence" (DUI) conviction. 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. [], On January 5, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new measures to process people seeking asylum at ports of entry on the U.S.-Mexico border who are asking to be exempt from Title 42 on humanitarian grounds. 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 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. Sealed juvenile record with 2 felonys? 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 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 this be appealed? I was denied because my wife overstayed her visa before we got married. Should I have a chance to apply and receive approval or wait for 10 years? I am unclear how a person remedies this situation with CBP. You can find the official CBP policy for the Trusted Traveler program HERE. drum. That may very well have been the reason why you were revoked. We are currently in the process of applying for a spousal visa. Once that happens, you could then decide to apply for reinstatement or reconsideration with the Ombudsman through your Trusted Traveler Profile. Do you think they might approve me with that letter of the DO. Hi, my husband had the sentri pass, it was revoked because he unknowingly was used as a mule. I got deniend because I over stayed my vis 7 years ago before I got my Green card. Hello Chris. 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. How to correct that is anyones guess. I pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor possession charge in 2016, and my record was expunged. 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. How long a wait is anyones guess. If I have a felon, does the wife automatically disqualify for sentri? When I applied the first time in December 2021 I had an Order of Protection against me. How long a wait is anyones guess. So it was just their mistake to conditionally approve me and schedule an appointment? My step dad got a dui about 6 years ago. Much of it, I would imagine, would relate to the strength of your evidence and arguments. Should I try? He was also charged with manslaughter in a 1957 auto crash that killed his brother who was the passenger. You can apply directly to their website. Where can I check my criminal record to see everything that I have . Was conditionally approved for Global Entry. However, I asked what would have happened if they hadn't been and was told that the underage consumption probably wasn't a problem but the paraphernalia charge could be. I went to Cuba in Jan of 2019 with reason for the Cuban people however, I do not have any documentation to back this up. Applicants may not qualify for Global Entry participation if they: Provide false or incomplete information on Ive only had 2 speeding tickets my entire life . And as the Trump-era policy inches closer to its third anniversary, the Biden administration is expanding its use, [] Hopefully, the CBP officer reviewing your case will approve. That mission has been the north star of every organizational decision weve made since we launched in 2015. A friend of mine applied two days after I did and he was approved two days later. Once you have that you could try to reinstate. That DUI is the only thing on my record. Since it was dismissed so I have to disclose it and would it be an auto denial since I was convicted even if it was dismissed? Do you think I should reapply again? Also, since the conviction was expunged, how am I to go about getting original copies of the court documents? Is there a likelihood that my global entry application will get denied? Hi. I presented all my certified court documents . If you have a presidential or governors pardon, you should receive it. I was arrested for DUI-First Offence in Dec-2018. You just have to keep in mind that the program has been in a dark place the past year with zero customer service and questionable input from the Ombudsmans office. 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. You could apply directly to TSA PreCheck as well. I was told by Global entry officer that I have to provide them with a certified court document reflecting severity and disposition of my case. Im now 39 and havent had a single incident. Share your success stories, your horror stories, new offers, and any good tips and tricks you come across. If you have been previously denied SENTRI and want to try again after the 10 year mark of the minor violation is better to Reapply or Request Reconsideration? Do you think I will have an issue getting approved for global entry? Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. The Collapse of Customer Service at the Trusted Traveler Program for SENTRI, Global Entry pass holders Part 1. So a first offense wet reckless within the last year is simply to new and will not get approved? The criteria is on the Trusted Traveler website. I disclosed 3 misdemeanor convictions for DUI on my application. Hi I have been reading the comment section here and am curious about someone having a felony offense as a minor in 2006 would be affected in application for the trusted traveler program? My renewal is coming up next year (can start the process 1 year before). 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 have clearances with the Nuclear Regulatory Commision, etc. You will likely be denied. I am retiring and would like the Global Entry Pass. I had a drug case in 1997 for possession of control substance and had the case dismissed via drug diversion. Should I bother applying for reconsideration, or are the number of counts disqualifying even though they were the result of a single arrest? Hopefully, ten years with no further negative incidents will convince CBP to grant the application. Or should I just leave it alone? It does not vanish from your record, unless you do something like vacating it. So i sent them the disposition from court with a W/O finding non guilty. Is the interview pretty much a formality at that point? He just answered from the moment you had the first incident! My 2 questions: 1. In addition, I would go to the records department of the applicable courthouse. I would like to ask a question specific to my situation. : to have the power or skill to (do something) Thanks. Entering Canada With a Misdemeanor Entering Canada With a Misdemeanor Last updated: 20 January 2022 If you are planning to visit Canada and you have a criminal history, even for minor offenses such as misdemeanors, you could be denied entry into Canada and turned away at the border by immigration authorities. I previously had a sentri card. Does it have to be exactly 10 years (ie I am currently 3.5 months shy of 10 years at this moment)? What do we do about this, if anything. I am debating on whether I could apply to Global Entry. Hello. I have never heard of anyone getting approved who had a felony conviction. 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. Any violation of the If this was your only law enforcement/CBP incident, you might have a good reinstatement possibility. Should I disclose? He said he was very sorry but its a strict liability violation. I have a current sentri card. 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? Private credit checking pre-employment databases do show an arrest. Officer CBP mentioned my wife could do a reconsideration of the denial, due to the fact some times she has to do trips across the border into mexico and Port of entries lines are about 4 hrs long. If you would like me to write it for you, please contact me directly. Feel free to call me and I might be able to issue spot with you. Based on what Ive read Im going to be denied (first time applying to GE). My brother served some for smuggling people 10 years ago. 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? Will this disqualify me from getting approved for Global Entry? I want the GE because I travel more international these days.. 14 times to Central America in the last two years. My advice is do not lie about anything and prepare to provide documentation when asked. This is the only offense Ive ever had. Would I be better off waiting until after April of 2023 to apply for GE? After going through the passport control (Had no problem), I went to customs. Thanks! Was conditionally approved for Global Entry. Now they are requesting court documents. My family and I have always taken care of ourselves in this type of thing, so it wasnt us. Do you think I will have an issue getting approved for global entry? If you have been previously denied SENTRI and want to try again after the 10 year mark of the offense is it better to Reapply or Request Reconsideration? I am unfamiliar with the Act you mention. So I dont know what is going on. They were already separated at the time and my brother had no contact with her, which is why he wasnt even aware of it until now ( over 4 years later). Three months ago I requested my criminal record reports from the FBI, California DOJ, and the local sheriffs dept. I waited too long and got denied. From what Ive read online, I dont think this dwai will affect that upon renewal. A lock ( I got arrested for drug paraphernalia in 2006. 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. Is this offense enough to get me disqualified for Global Entry? I didnt disclose that I had been arrested in the application. 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. Hello Mr. Manley, I dont recall speaking about it with anybody other than my expunge attorney. My wife had sentri for a long time and was revoked in 2017. Asking for a friend. If I get DUI expunged is there possibility of obtaining back SENTRI? Im not sure if I need to notify them now or just push it through next renewal. I did not go to court or speak to a judge. You would have to prove them wrong by getting background checks, court records, etc Feel free to contact me if you want assistance with this. Is this true? Would I have to open up that can of worms in an interview? So I spoke to Department of Homeland Security I went to my interview and everything was going great up until the point where the agent looked at my "criminal" record. Hello wife entered without inspection in 2006, and accrued unlawful presence, which was waived(I-601a). CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before approving or reinstating an applicant. a sealed container for food, beverages, etc., as of aluminum, sheet iron coated with tin, or other metal: a can of soup. If I re-apply past the 10 year mark of the last infraction Ill be nearly two years sober. But my case apparently is delayed at the DA, and I never received a court date no conviction. Its a facts and circumstances consideration. at that time I was young and believed when the officers told me to pay the fine and go on with my day. Is there a chance of even getting to an interview to show them the records? Was in pretrial Diversion for Driving with suspended Licence. One incident was a shoplifting charge in 1995 (dismissed after 40 hours of community service) and a domestic incident in 2000 (dismissed after 1 year of probation). 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. (like kids, thats not professional) and finally the agent give my sentri card to the supervisor, he told the agent he would take care of it, the supervisor told me to be quits and walk me over to secondary, (maybe the buddy system?) I just would like to get an idea on what to expect in near term and legal options if any. Its presente a big issue for me. Would such an incident be problematic? Youve mentioned two convictions is a no go with GE. I applied for and was approved for global entry and travelled internationally a dozen times without any problems. I just did a blog for Think Immigration where I discussed this issue. Is by any chance apply for second reconsideration? all the info said do not meet eligibility requirements. If you were out of status in any way prior to obtaining a green card, CBP has asserted that as a reason to deny under immigration violations.. I disclosed during my interview for GE. If this was a felony conviction, I doubt if the Ombudsmans office would overturn the prior decision. I recommend obtaining a certified copy of your court transcripts to show them at the interview. CBP generally does not like it if you are using an address you do not live at. I knew I was drunk, so I asked a bartender for a ride home. It sounds like you have a good reinstatement argument with the Ombudsmans office. Not sure how to go about this as it seems like the second you request a review they always respond matter stands. Do you think I would be wasting $100 by applying for the Global Entry? I just renewed the 2nd time Sentri card membership , upon arrival to US custom walking border in San ysidro , San Diego Boarder two days ago , I had my cellphone in my hand ,officer who was sitting in kiosk yelled at me from far , when he was reviewing other sentri passengers documents and said you used your cell , you do not see the sign , Ill take your card , when I entered for inspection , I said I did not used it was in my hand , he took me to another room and two officers there scanned my new card and returned it to me and said you can go, its 2nd day that it happened , I checked my SENTRI account online , so far no revocation , will they revoke my membership ? Any arrest can affect a global entry application. My wife had a DWI in 2014 and case closed and plead guilty on 2017. 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