I applied for global entry and had a detention back in 2004. Would I be better off waiting until after April of 2023 to apply for GE? I would report this as an arrest/detention. 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 never heard of anyone receiving approval who had more than one misdemeanor conviction. On Monday, a coalition of GOP-led states submitted a last-ditch request to the Supreme Court asking the Justices to halt a court order from a federal judge in Washington, D.C. who [] I might be able to help me with this. Hello John, I went through the Sentri lane at San Ysidro last week and the automatic sliding doors on my van malfunctioned. I recommend obtaining a certified copy of your court transcripts to show them at the interview. Thanks, Hi I got a DUI back in February 2017 if I apply for a sentri would I be approve or denied. I had a customs violation (failing to declare an item) and paid a $300 fine in 2007. I was approved and even traveled using my GE. I was denied Global Entry, with the letter stating You have been convicted and/or arrested for a criminal offense Good luck with the interview. 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. You should be able to qualify for TXA PreCheck by applying directly to them. I honestly had no idea that it was considered a misdemeanor in Virginia. She never changed her out of state drivers license over to our current state. Would a restraining order taken out against the card holder after Sentri was granted be a reason for the pass to be revoked? CBP will ultimately look at the facts and circumstances of any violation. The probation was completed in late 2011. Check your profile to be sure. On the initial application I would expect a denial. However, I also have two expunged misdemeanor separate arrests on my adult record dating back to 1999 and 2000 (underage drinking and misdemeanor possession of controlled substances marijuana). i dont have any convections or violations. During this time I was arrested with a DUI and refusals to submit a chemical test. I decided to contact the DOJ and in a phone conversation the DOJ agent stated that the DOJ only uses fingerprint records to report criminal history. I dont want to wait the 10 years they say. Judge was annoyed with DS he dismissed and order destruction of files. I had a customs incident at the Canadian border probably 8 years ago (not sure when, it may be 10 years ago) and had to pay a fine. The whole time I am serving overseas for 4 years with a Secret Clearance (honorable discharge, BTW), I thought my adult record was clean due to my recruiter. If he has been fully pardoned, he should have all of his rights back. Potentially, yes. Your answers mention bringing certified court dispositions to an interview. Reading the comments, it basically seems like 2 offenses no matter how far back (10+) or minor, is enough cause for immediate denial, correct? Will this just come down to the interview? 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. I thing the passage of time with no further negative incidents is more important than the expungement. is it a waste of time for me to apply? Im thinking maybe I typed in something incorrect. Is there a chance they would approve a Sentri / Nexus Pass? 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 understand if no charges are ever filed the arrest is deemed a detention only under California law. I have had a lot of green card cases continued over this reason. this is the only interaction with the police, i tried to contest it but i didnt win, should i go ahead and pay the fine or traffic school? A2 [ C ] (also tin can); (UK also tin) a closed metal container, especially cylinder-shaped, in which some types of drink and food are sold: a can of soup / beans. How to correct that is anyones guess. Can they deny my application? How long a wait is anyones guess. You may have a good argument for reinstatement, however. Global Entry is a risk-based approach to facilitate the entry of pre-approved travelers. I had It vacated in 2011. Thank you for any input you may have. They got the wrong address and dropped me off before I knew what was going on, so I knocked on the door of the home I was at and asked for help. Today 03/09/21 I received a notification that my status was revoked. Thanks! Click Share This Page button to display social media links. Thank you. Otherwise, I would talk to my local congressional representative for assistance. It sounds like you have a good reinstatement argument with the Ombudsmans office. My wife currently has Global Entry for 10 years. Bank Bonus Weekly Thread - Week of January 17, 2023, Daily Discussion Thread - January 13, 2023, Daily Discussion Thread - January 14, 2023. You must meet certain criteria (that CBP doesnt make public) in order to deem you a low-risk traveler. I was arrested 26 years ago for possession of about 1/4 oz of marijuana when I was 26 years old. I was stopped at a Border Patrol checkpoint and a drug dog alerted the officer, they found medical marijuana, presented my medical recommendation but they confiscated the drugs in fall of 2011 A few years ago I applied for sentri and was denied because of it. Thoughts on chance for success? I have had my Trusted Traveler for 5 years now, with no issues. Basically, Im wondering if a civil domestic violence case on my record would be a disqualifier for this program. Is it worthwhile for me to submit a reconsideration request? If yes please describe. My friends brother was set-up and they caught him with drugs. Should I apply for renewal? That person NEVER LIVED in that house, but we are screwed with cbp records and of course sentri, we applied for reconsideration and explained that we have nothing to do with the inmate but we were denied again. I am a mexican citizen with a current turist visa. My expungement letter states that original documents will have been destroyed. Another in-person interview and another electronic fingerprint set and a few weeks later Global Entry approved. 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? CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before approving or reinstating an applicant. You could consider applying for reconsideration if that is your only incident. Is it worth appealing or is he out of luck? I was under the impression that after 10 years it would no longer be on my record. Or could they deny me again for the same reason? I have had clients who were rejected/revoked from the Trusted Traveler program but successfully applied for or retained their PreCheck status. I was given felony deferred adjudication probation around 1996. Especially with SENTRI, the program tends to deny households as a unit due to close association. I got out of the Army, and in 2010 I found out that the recruiter did not do anything with the courts when I left for the Army. We have crossed maybe twice in the last 10 years, mostly because of the long lines and since my son has Autism, it is very difficult for him to wait that long. It appears that the program has been revoking quite a few people. I assume we will still have to disclose it, even though it has been removed from his police certificate. I had a misdemeanor for shoplifting a dvd right when I turned 18, this was back in December of 2008. Could Global Entry or Sentri be denied if this is on my record? You may be disqualified from the Global Entry Program if you: Lie on your Global Entry application. 1. 1. as in barrel. It is a facts and circumstances issue for CBP. 10 years from the initial charge or 10 years from my expulsion. I have had zero issues in the US ever. or should I request to have them expunged? His application for sentri was already done when he got the dui. Do I need to disclose this incident as an arrest when I re-apply (which I will do after May of next year)? How should I have answered that question? I am currently out of the country and returning on Saturday. Hopefully, the CBP officer reviewing your case will approve. It might be a federal violation, rather than a state one. If the case was thrown out in trial, you likely do not have a criminal violation over the incident. 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. In some cases, applicants can successfully obtain reinstatement with an old infraction. But I was not aware I had a violation nor have any issues I can recall! 1 year have passed already since sentri got rwvoked. I have had a clean record since that time. If they never approve then why give me an appointment? If an arrest is enough, what are the odds of a successful appeal with only an arrest for a minor offense? My plea and obeyance dismissed the charge after completion of 1 year probation in 2019. 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. How long is anyones guess. I had conditional approval awaiting an interview, which I had at US customs in Bermuda. I have a misdemeanor. Unfortunately, agricultural violations seem to stay on a persons record forever. Im not sure if Global Entry or Sentri card will suit better for me. The first was reduced to reckless driving, for which I was convicted, the second I was convicted of Misdemeanor DUI. I am not sure what you mean by outstanding arrest. I am unclear if it matters whether or not you expunged it or not. You have two law enforcement incidents. Your parent or legal guardian does not have to be a Global Entry member. No issues both times. While Global Entrys goal is to speed travelers through the process, members may still be selected for further examination when entering the United States. I am not familiar with that type of violation, however. It was only today, when I printed the application to add to my file for my interview that I noticed the follow-up question asking if I had any expunged records. I plead guilty to Reckless Driving and the conviction was 12 yrs ago. I know everyones different. If it just happened within the last year chances are you are still under probation. Is this normal ? (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 quit and walk me over to secondary, (maybe the buddy system?) Say I fill out my application and crime questions come up, do I mark I have never been convicted or charge any crimes? I was just denied at my GE interview, an interview rescheduled by CBP 4 times in the past 2 years, as soon as I showed the agent my court disposition records. That is very frustrating. I have not heard of any approvals with multiple convictions. My brother served some for smuggling people 10 years ago. I had a drug case in 1997 for possession of control substance and had the case dismissed via drug diversion. Once Its presente a big issue for me. Alot of credit cards will credit you the application fee if the filing fee is an issue. Hello Larisa. If the court has destroyed the records, you should be able to get a certified index based search from the courthouse indicating a lack of records at that courthouse under your name and date of birth. Is there any place I can call or visit to check what happened? What are my chances of getting denied if I reapply? And the cost of getting to the interview location. Summary offenses don't count towards your criminal record. A violation is not a criminal offense in NY . I got conditional approval on my initial application went to the interview, and the officer asked about a family violence charge from 1994. The expungement is not particularly relevant. So my question is: Does my violation on record expired in 10 years( 2020-2021) and I can try to fill out application again, or I must wait 10years from the date I received my Green Card. Greetings! 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. Does pointing this out hold any chance of a change? So, yes, I believe CBP would deny a renewal. We didnt review the application nor discuss that I needed court docs of my misdemeanor retail theft conviction in 1994 and attempted in 2010 (I was stopped as I exited with an item in my cart) but charged nonetheless. If he pleaded guilty to a crime, which it sounds like he did, that could be grounds for revocation. Have used it only once pre-Covid-19 ,but as it is replaced my KTN for domestic, I know it is still valid. Your initial application only requires around 20-30 minutes, but conditional application approval could take up to 6 weeks, and the interview booking time period could be weeks or months. I actually feel better knowing some of you boomers are facing what I face to apply for a job. I was a US resident at the time, about 5 yrs. He had sentri as well as my whole family. You can apply directly to their website. Is that cause for denial. I had an agriculture fine in the day my GE approved via enrollment on arrival. I received the Case Action Summary stating youthful offender granted for a Minor in Possession and giving a false name. If you were charged as a minor, ie. Most of the time we spent the night with her. Also, since the conviction was expunged, how am I to go about getting original copies of the court documents? Would it be safe for me to state on my Global Pass application that I do not have a criminal record? Do you think they might approve me with that letter of the DO. I did not think I would have a problem since it was dismissed in the first place. You will likely be denied. Its frustrating cuz didnt do anything wrong. He already explained the situation but no luck . Im not sure if I need to notify them now or just push it through next renewal. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before reinstating an applicant. Canadian citizens and residents are eligible for Global Entry benefits through membership in the NEXUS program. You may be able to get the Global Entry fee reimbursed with a credit card you already have in your wallet even some with annual fees under $100. I live by myself, but we live in the same city. Misdemeanors are criminal violations. But, if you plead to something, you likely had a criminal violation, regardless of whether or not you expunged the incident later. A DUI is a criminal misdemeanor. Global Entry, when it asks for court docs for any convictions, will this apply to outside the US? I was arrested 2 times, once for resisting arrest and the other for domestic violence in 2009. We have have used global entry twice in past year at SFO, a busy airport. Will they corroborate data with the IRS? I had my convictions over turned and dismissed from 1993 when I was 18, what would be the chances of getting a Global Card? just got a my first dui first conviction iam currently in the sentri program will my membership get taken away ?? I was approved for Global Entry in October 2015 after the incident referred to below occurred (May 2013). I put that I had a felony on the application. Thats when I remembered that last year (2020) in November when I was coming to the US via EWR the officer had told me that dried curry leaves were not allowed (Honest mistake on my part) and let me go with a warning. Both have been taken care of. My wife was convicted of computer fraud (felony) over 30 years ago, but hasnt shown up when applying for employment even though she disclosed it. is there anything I can do? I had an incident crossing the Otay border last year in October 23 2021 in my car Got GE card right away. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Within time I went back to school, became a teacher, and worked at several public schools. I did declare in my global entry application. U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and citizens of the following countries are eligible for Global Entry membership: Note: There may be additional requirements you must meet depending on your country of citizenship. Hi, Will that help my chances of getting approval for global entry? Will this be enough to appease the CBP or do I have to get the other one done as wellrepairs are expensive. Whey to I do now? You should get a copy of their purging policies (ie. I can do it myself. I cannot speculate on what the Ombudsmans office will decide. Based on a dispute with my own brother that they originally charged as simple assaults mutual combat. We have since divorced. As I understand, CBP is focused on criminal, customs, and immigration violations. I have had clients who were denied to Trusted Traveler but applied successfully for TSA PreCheck. What are the chances of you thinking I might get approved for GE with a felony that old? I recommend obtaining a certified copy of the court disposition and submitting it as part of the application. Since then it appears the application requirements have been tightened to include no criminal ARRESTS either. That could prove problematic, especially if you were attempting to cross with that person. 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. Should I just give up? If that was a one time only incident, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. Thanks! I also contacted Superior Court and they indicated to me that they had no record of my past court appearance. He was charged with a DUI in January 2020 and after a year it was reduced to wreckless driving. It was later reduced to a DWAI in NY state which is a violation, not a crime such as a misdemeanor or a felony. I have a DUI on my record from 13 yrs ago. I highly doubt that CBP would approve. Misdemeanors are criminal violations. Could I qualify for global entry? The post DHS Fails to Address Concerns about CBP One as the Agency Expands the Apps Use appeared first on Immigration Impact. If you would like me to write it for you, please contact me directly. And is there a way I can run a background check on myself to see what all comes up. Feel free to call or email me directly. Would I be flagged for GE forever or is it worth trying this again in a few years? Thanks. Lol screw the USA. juvenile detention, that would or should not be considered an adult criminal conviction. Would such an incident be problematic? Should I appeal the appeal or should I just reapply? But, I had never seen a reference to this policy in writing. This was 3 years ago, but you get put on unmonitored probation where you just stay out of trouble, and then at the end of the program the charges are dismissed and the matter is expunged. Ive never had any trouble with the law or had any issues at the border ever. The pardon letter specifically states: Congratulations, as you are now legally able to truthfully state you have never been arrested or convicted Thank you. Looking at the Global Entry website, they list much more serious offenses as reasons for denial. Consider declaring all arrests, regardless of any expungement. Does it have to be exactly 10 years (ie I am currently 3.5 months shy of 10 years at this moment)? INA 101(a)(48), the definition of a conviction. I can not obtain any records. Is there something more this case like other background reasons or something such as your child missing school can affect your trusted traveler card? I am retiring and would like the Global Entry Pass. I have used my GE quite number of times after the incident and I had to appear for a secondary inspection each time. Ive disclosed this violation during the interview. Britannica Dictionary definition of CAN [modal verb] 1 : to be able to (do something) I don't need any help. In Oct, 2017 I was approved for Global Entry Membership. Possibly because of my age when it happened and how log ago it was. How can I clarify that I was unaware of my sisters legal situation? Contact customer service if you believe your case has delays. If Im in AA would any indicator of that, or my sponsor offering to speak with someone help at all? Please advise. If you are being questioned about it, obtain the court documentation on the incident. Cannot satisfy CBP of your low-risk status. Will they deny me? Is it worth applying again? I was arrested for possession in Jun, 2012. I submitted a reconsideration letter to the Ombudsman, including court documents asserting that they were minor convictions, and just today, September 20, 2020, consideration letter was denied; I did noticed that the submitted documents that I scanned were blurred. 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