Possibly because of my age when it happened and how log ago it was. I was told my the officer that after I became an adult (18 yrs) it should disappear from my record. During my interview I was asked if I ever smoked marijuana, I did not lie and said yes. Sidenote, I have a federal job and I am bonded with the state of CA. Thanks! 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. My mom and dad are citizens of Canada and my father had a heart attack making going to Canada a constant trip. Would my application be denied? I got home to find out it was approved then revoked 2 minutes later. And if so should I send any documents supporting this misdemeanor? My case was dismissed bar a license not on wall issue at a time I wasnt there. Where can I check my criminal record to see everything that I have . I was rejected 2 days ago because of Other a customs or agriculture violation. I have a GE card that expires in August 2022 and is up for renewal. i got a speeding ticket back in 2019, will this ticket affect my eligibility for the sentri program? I do not believe that is a criminal offense. I have a sentry, days ago my son received a DUI. CBP will look at the facts and circumstances. I apply for SENTRI 10/23/2021. Should I immediately declare it when I go to my interview or wait to see if they ask about it during the interview? When evaluating offers, please review the financial institutions Terms and Conditions. Should I appeal the appeal or should I just reapply? I have 2 questions/concerns: If not, you could have a good argument for reinstatement. I was not charged with anything but was held for hours, and then led back to an airplane to my home airport. Also before we cross, can I dial 911 and have the ambulance meet her at the border? I live by myself, but we live in the same city. I had a felony theft 1st degree charge in 2000. is there anything I can do? I pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor possession charge in 2016, and my record was expunged. I submitted a FOIA request from CBP- is this the only way to get documentation of whatever violation they have on record? You could apply directly to TSA PreCheck. This was back in 2012. Did not have any issues on the international trip to warrant this I submitted a reconsideration request but am wondering how long until that is reviewed and the likelihood of it being reinstated thank you. This was two years ago after I already had my global entry for some time. Also, since the conviction was expunged, how am I to go about getting original copies of the court documents? That would not be an adult criminal violation, however. You would 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. CBP has denied SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. I would think that since its been so long ago and that Ive travelled with my passport many times without incident that it would have dropped off by now. I have not heard of successful applications with more than one conviction. It is unclear if CBP will approve if it has been a long time since the violation. We have a letter from the governor giving him his rights back. In 1971 I was issued a misdemeanor citation for shop lifting, but the charge was lowered to trespassing. Juvenile incidents are usually not charged as adult offenses. I had a public intox arrest in 2016 which was subsequently dismissed at cost. 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. I am aware of other people who had DACA before and now have SENTRI can I try to as for an appeal this? Do you think I will be approved for global entry? Pay the $100 nonrefundable application fee. If it just happened you will likely have to wait a while before reinstatement. Thanks. Disturbing the peace is a criminal violation. Thanks. Hello Cesar. Ive NEVER had any other kind of conviction. Years later, I applied and was granted a SENTRI card. They scanned it in and I got approved. 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. A DUI is a criminal misdemeanor. My son is currently incarcerated for felony drug conviction in Wa state. 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. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before reinstating an applicant. I originally applied for GE years ago and when I went for my interview they had in their possession a document listing two entries for me a 1974 647(A) misdemeanor arrest and a 1999 23152(B) DUI (.08%) both entries on their document were incomplete and each contained the final statement, severity unknown. If your partner was out of status in any way prior to obtaining a green card, CBP has asserted that as a reason to deny under immigration violations.. Would it be safe to apply for TSA given the GE denial? This year I find out a friend with a wet and reckless was granted GE, but yet I was not. Neither resulted in a conviction. Its been ten days since my interview, and I have been stopped more for random secondary and aqi (agriculture) inspections in that period of ten days than I have in the last 4 YEARS. It depends on your facts. The kiosk will issue travelers a receipt, and they can then exit to baggage claim. CBP apparently expects applicants to figure out the reasons for the denial on their own. Since that time, I have had a clean legal record including no DUIs nor any issues with US Customs or Immigration. I have a criminal record from 30 years ago. all the info said do not meet eligibility requirements. Something is very wrong here and this is upsetting. If you are being questioned about it, obtain the court documentation on the incident. Since then, Ive gained 3 degrees, work for a community college, and volunteer in my community. Asking for a friend. Hello wife entered without inspection in 2006, and accrued unlawful presence, which was waived(I-601a). 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. One time we crossed the border, the officer told me that he would revoke the cards because I crossed too often and I had lied about living in the US. I have documents from the courts proving all of this. CBP needs to do a better job with people who have had old customs violations. Maybe I should try to cancel and reapply? I was detained for 2 days over a petty theft issue. It might be a federal violation, rather than a state one. I read most of these comments so Im guessing my case is also a no, but I had to ask anyways. That may have been the issue here. I have an Global Entry in March. You should declare all criminal incidents regardless of whether they were expunged. Only legal issue ever in her life. Iw something we can do or just forget about having our sentri pass? i checked the FBI and CA law enforcement and they have no record of it. I would declare that as it will likely pop up on your profile. After a 38 year period, is there any scenario that you can see where I dont qualify? Ive only had 2 speeding tickets my entire life . On March 27,2014 the court granted me an expulsion. You may have a good argument for reinstatement, however. I applied for and was approved for global entry and travelled internationally a dozen times without any problems. I had a DUI back in 2003 or 2002, I need to apply for a sentri pass, do I have any chance to get it? Mr. Manley , To apply for the five-year Global Entry program, you need to complete an online application, pass an in-person interview and pay a $100 fee. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before reinstating an applicant. I have a felony conviction (larceny) from 2005, no jail time, and completed probation. Got a DUI at 21, more than 10 years ago. I plead guilty to Reckless Driving and the conviction was 12 yrs ago. old, and I am considering reapplying for SENTRI. I applied to renew (as GE was expiring on my birthday in September 2022). Do you think that I have a chance to get OKd for the Global Entry pass? I do not generally get involved in the application process John. They have been denying people on this basis. NerdWallet strives to keep its information accurate and up to date. I wanted to get global entry but the chances look slim. Surprisingly the US Attorney confirmed everything I submitted and even though the conviction was over 30 years, she was calculating the time starting from the end of parole, which was over 20 years. They can run an index-based search of your name and date of birth. I am 48, when I was 18 or 19 (30 years ago which would have been 1991/1992), I received an underage drinking ticket. Denial said I could use FOIA to find out why I was denied since the second time appeal answer did not provide any explanation this time around. It appears that the program has been revoking quite a few people. I have misdemeanor for stalking/harassing phone calls from 2004 when is was 18. This was over 10 years. I would simply acknowledge the violation and plead that its been so long and Ive proven that there have been zero problems since then. It has been 5 months and the application is still in pending review status. I recommend obtaining a certified copy of your court transcripts to show them at the interview. Misdemeanors are criminal violations. Juvenile incidents are generally sealed and not considered adult criminal offenses. We live in Seattle and would like to be able to travel to Canada. I do not believe such incidents expire on a persons record. CBP is a law enforcement organization that has gotten into the travel perks business. Was convicted of reckless driving and had it expunged. Im now a 75 year old woman, and ive had no criminal record since then. I have not had any other incidents since thenand just to confirm if I had missed anything else I ran a DOJ background check through my state and did a FBI fingerprint background check as well. Im not sure if I need to notify them now or just push it through next renewal. If you think you might be mistaken on this, feel free to contact or call me directly. Will I ever be able to use my Global Entry? If he gets denied do we have any recourse of action and will it effect my approval. I was wondering If I would get approved SENTRI, if I have a conviction for Domestic Violence from back in 2002? Look at the addresses you have used and see if anyone using that address has had any brushes with law enforcement or possible immigration violations. SENTRI Program Benefits. FOIA at times yields little useful information. I am not sure if I have any documentation for any of this, but there may be an oustanding arrest. When they email me back for a record that I was arrested in PA when I wasnt I was actually pulled over but no ticket or charges. What else can i do if this is the only charge i have even though i was not. Also, CBP has denied SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. 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 dispositions for these incidents. It occurred 22 years ago and have 0 arrests since. Hi, I was arrested for an OUI in Massachusetts (Feb 2020) but received a continuance without a finding (CWOF) in Sep 2020 (delayed due to COVID) so I have no conviction. Hi Chris, Most juvenile detentions do not have adult criminal consequences. Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck perks. It could be a good reinstatement case. I recently applied for Global entry, and they took 6 month to deny my and stated the reason as Other -You do not meet program eligibility requirements. Should I appeal? Hopefully, the CBP officer reviewing your case will approve. Check your profile to be sure. Thanking You in advance for your opinion. Roughly 6 years ago I was detained and penalized ($500) and released for undeclared medication. Now, incidentally, marijuana is legal in NY State, and the legislature has expunged all convictions related to PL 221.10. I recommend obtaining a certified copy of the court disposition and submitting it as part of the application. What do you think my chances are of getting approved. I disclosed 3 misdemeanor convictions for DUI on my application. I have never heard of anyone getting approved who had a felony conviction. You could try Mobile Passport for international travel and apply directly for TSA PreCheck instead. Whey to I do now? If I get DUI expunged is there possibility of obtaining back SENTRI? Please contact me via email and Ill provide my # so we can discuss further. I filed and was granted an expungement in 2006. You probably should conduct a criminal background check to properly answer CBPs questions. Do they typically ask for paperwork on the conviction/probation at the interview? You could re-apply or choose to apply for reinstatement with the Ombudsman. What are my chances? You could try Mobile Passport for international travel and apply directly for TSA PreCheck. My step dad got a dui about 6 years ago. It states due to immigration violation. Do you think they will deny my Global Entry or TSA pre-check request? What are the chances are re-applying for Global Entry successfully after being denied for forgetting to declare a DUI misdemeanor from 30 years ago? currently he hired a lawyer to prove his innocence and no trial has yet to be confirmed. On my denial letter it says I dont meet the strict program requirements. So my dad he didnt k ow of course he was sent to secondary the us cuaotme took his fingerprint and everything and now my dad has something g on his record as smuggler or human trafficking because of that . I have had never been arrested since then. If you had DACA, you were presumably out of status at one point. I have those court documents from the attorney. How long a wait is anyones guess. Basically, Im wondering if a civil domestic violence case on my record would be a disqualifier for this program. Would that incident still be on my record? He had sentri as well as my whole family. Worth contesting? When I filled out my application, I completely forgot about this incident and did not include it in the form. Thanks. The Global Entry application fee is $100; membership lasts five years if approved. They didnt call that out and the Reconsideration button is active (which the site says that Im eligible). Cree que me puedan aprobar mi sentri mi esposo ya la tiene y yo aplicar junto a mis hijos en septiembre es nuestra cita. CBP can deny for any criminal conviction. Good luck with the renewal. Any advice? Im currently a teacher as well. I knew that when I got to the airport that I would be charged $20, which I was. 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. If you are saying you have two convictions, I do not believe you would get it. This was 50 years ago. Have you heard of people being approved in the interview for Sentri in this case? However, Im hoping that I dont receive a denial after a lengthy examination process. I sent all of the documentation for this. I would check with a criminal attorney in your area to see if this is criminal or not. Thanks, Hi I got a DUI back in February 2017 if I apply for a sentri would I be approve or denied. If they only really go back 10 years Im fine but if not, from what Im reading on this site, Im probably going to lose my GOES and TSA PreCheck memberships. Hello, would a 14 almost 15-year felony with a sense clean history working in a position of trust still disqualify you. I was sent to Inspection but I didnt go to Inspection I went straight thinking it was that way I had 7 CBP officers run down to get me with. CBP could reject over that. If it takes a long time to qualify, its not that big of a deal. You would have had to declare it. I was arrested on suspicion of DUI in January of 2011 and ended up pleading no contest to a misdemeanor obstruction of a highway in April of 2013. If you have had Global Entry, then were arrested, charged with petit larceny, and had charges dismissed, you must declare the arrest on your Global Entry renewal application. 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 dispositions for these incidents. Most likely, CBP will deny the application. I was wondering if I would be denied sentri if I was detained overnight at the san ysidro border over 10 years ago due to attempting to cross with an illegal immigrant. You could consider applying for reinstatement if denied. (Spelling corrections) This is the second time my sentri card was taking, the first time it was for a personal clash, when I cross the border they ask me, what I have to declare from Mexico?, if nothing, I say nothing, 99.9999 Im on my way, if I do I always declare it, This one agent was screwing with me and I did call him a fPocho, he toke my card, I said I would not leave the booth until I could talk to the supervisor, the supervisor come over and they were going back and forth of who was going to keep my sentri card? CBP needs to do a better job with people who have had old customs violations. He has not had anything since as it really was a one time mistake. When cbp told me, I cut of ties with them never talk to them since , I applied 4 years later and it was denied. There is no conviction with anything drug or alcohol related its just a disorderly conduct. I appealed and paid $100. File number triggers your data which is brought up on the CBP Officer's screen. Im in California. I had an incident crossing the Otay border last year in October 23 2021 in my car If those were felony convictions, I would not like your chances. I plead guilty to a summary offense in PA in 2008before I even thought about going into public service. I was denied Global Entry, with the letter stating You have been convicted and/or arrested for a criminal offense I am already part of the program, but I just got an arrest over the weekend for a misdemeanor Domestic Violence. My guess is that my father had a drug related offense back in 1997, my parents got divorced in 1998 and my mom had full custody of me. (P. S. I wish the CBP would list this clearly on their site. Should I still apply? Have used it only once pre-Covid-19 ,but as it is replaced my KTN for domestic, I know it is still valid. Three months ago I requested my criminal record reports from the FBI, California DOJ, and the local sheriffs dept. Juvenile incidents are largely private matters. I have not heard of any approvals with multiple convictions. Is there a possibility I might ever be elegible for Sentri? i dont have any convections or violations. I think the passage of time plays a role in their decision-making. As I understand, CBP is focused on criminal, customs, and immigration violations. Once that happens, you could then decide to apply for reinstatement or reconsideration with the Ombudsman through your Trusted Traveler Profile. 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