I will repost if/when I hear back from the Ombudsman. I was never charged and the case was dismissed. Is that right? Maybe I should try to cancel and reapply? Or should I expunge first.no other criminal, violations etc ever! Grateful for any advice. What, if any, are my chances of getting approved to TTP. This came up as we are going through the immigration process for him to move to the US. How long a wait is anyones guess. The website is new and will likely not recognize the old profiles. If you receive an 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 would check with a criminal attorney in your area to see if this is criminal or not. Thank you. Then got married and before I leave for my interview to obtain my green card , I applied for 601a waiver and went to my home country and was able get my ir1 visa and now I got my green card and I applied for global entery . When asked about conviction, I truthfully said I was convicted of a minor misdemeanor 14 years ago, unauthorized use of property, and I provided the date and name of the court. An official website of the United States government. CBP has denied SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. Otherwise, I would talk to my local congressional representative for assistance. I am just concerned about it because when they sent me the email about revoking our cards they stated the reason as Lying in the application. I have a TSA pre-check but was denied for Global Entry. Thank you. If you were charged as a minor, ie. Britannica Dictionary definition of CAN [modal verb] 1 : to be able to (do something) I don't need any help. I am unclear how a person remedies this situation with CBP. The prosecutor enrolled me in pretrial diversion program (with no guilt). 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. I applied in October and got a denial letter today and the reason stated Other you do not meet program eligibility requirements nothing more. I would really appreciate it! You may receive an initial denial as the program can reject for any criminal incidents. Applicants may not qualify for Global Entry participation if they: Provide false or incomplete information on It is a facts and circumstances issue for CBP. I went into the office and the customs officer and I went through the bag and there at the bottom was the black stem of the banana. We do not need to say we were arrested if the offense was for a petty misdemeanor (graffiti) as a juvenile about 20 years ago? I declared the violation in my global entry application in 2010 but I was denied. CBP can revoke your privileges with a misdemeanor offense. I have never heard of someone receiving SENTRI with more than one conviction. The officer at the customs was very nice (Kudos to him) and told me that I was flagged for carrying curry leaves. Both charges are expunged from my record, and my understanding is that a dismissed court case is not considered a conviction and not considered guilty. I got a notification saying my status was approved later that day. 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. I paid the fine on the spot ($400NZ ouch). Good afternoon, in 2011 I applied for the SENTRI but with the family (my father, mother and I), on the day of the interview my mother passed by and they gave her the card, when they interviewed me and my father, they asked us if we knew one person, who is my sister, who has had legal problems but we were unaware of those problems because she did not live with us, she is married, when we told her that she is my sister they denied us the sentri and took my mothers card, they did not let us explain anything . The case was also sealed after one year and there was no conviction. Global Entry, SENTRI, NEXUS all have the same eligibility criteria. In 2011 I crossed from Mexico to the US drunk. I have never heard of anyone receiving approval who had more than one misdemeanor conviction. I honestly had no idea that it was considered a misdemeanor in Virginia. This has only happened once in my long international travel history. Consider re-applying. It was over ten years ago, so they should take that into consideration. I was arrested for domestic violence about 8-10 years ago. CBP will look at the facts and circumstances behind any criminal violation no matter how long ago it took place. Is it normal for arrest records to show up at the Global Entry interview as soon as you are fingerprinted? It allows certain travelers to receive expedited clearanceonce they arrive at certain U.S. If I get DUI expunged is there possibility of obtaining back SENTRI? I know a guy who got global entry with a no contest for "misrepresentation of age" (i.e. All 3 agencies issued me letters stating that I no reportable criminal history. Do I have any chance for reconsideration? However, we left the country in the beginning of January and a couple days after I got an email saying my GE had been revoked. CAN is a multi-master serial bus standard for connecting electronic control units (ECUs) also known as nodes (automotive electronics is a major application domain). What would you recommend I do? Summary offenses don't count towards your criminal record. After googling about expunged records, Im starting to feel like Ill be denied. I am still on probation, Is there any chance I could be approved for Global Entry? Feel free to research this on your own. 2. Fast forward 17 years to today no other trouble whatsoever, except I embarrassingly got arrested for a DUI in late 2017. I have since passed several background checks, but was denied a firearm in 2011. Hi, my husband had the sentri pass, it was revoked because he unknowingly was used as a mule. Thanks for replys. All rights reserved, Global Entry, Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, Trusted Traveler, You can find the official CBP policy for the Trusted Traveler program, I recently saw a reference to this policy in writing. Is the 10 year rule from when the conviction was or when the probation was completed? That is a question on the application. If this was your only law enforcement/CBP incident, you might have a good reinstatement possibility. So there is now a case where someone with more than one got approval. I do not believe that is a criminal offense. Will I get approved for SENTRI? Will they deny the sentri pass? I assume we will still have to disclose it, even though it has been removed from his police certificate. Thank you for taking the time to answer my question here. I saw the following language in a Global Entry membership decision letter: has a 2010 DUI arrest and conviction, https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2021/08/04/trusted-traveler-program-fumbles/, USCIS Funding Crisis Might Be Too Big for the Agency to Fix by Itself, DHS Fails to Address Concerns about CBP One as the Agency Expands the Apps Use, Whats Next for Title 42? Create a Global Online Enrollment System account; Pay a $100 non-refundable application fee; and. The charge doesnt come up in my background check. By the way, an FBI background check comes back 100% clean. I have a green card and no convictions, hearing, court rulings for immigration violations ever. If that is a criminal misdemeanor, then it could happen. I explained the circumstances, no physical violence and it was dropped to a Class C misdemeanor. I am 60 years old and had a DUI over twenty years ago. 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? You have been convicted and/or arrested for a criminal offense We went yesterday to get my daughters she is 6 month old, sentri and was granted. do you think it might be worth a shot to appeal? I have documents from the courts proving all of this. Do you think I should even bother applying? 1. 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. He works for the federal government, so we assumed hed be okay. $5000+ to appeal or pay $90 fine, paid the fine in 1996. Paid the Application fee & was just waiting for an interview. Thanks! 2 arrests. What that amount of time is a facts and circumstances decision by CBP. Since then it appears the application requirements have been tightened to include no criminal ARRESTS either. It might be a federal violation, rather than a state one. I do not generally get involved in the application process John. You could consider applying for reconsideration if that is your only incident. I paid the ticket. One for petty shoplifting and another for riding a motorcycle along railroad right-of-way. If its not revoked, will I have trouble when trying to renew? How long a wait is anyones guess. They typically like to see the passage of time before approving SENTRI, assuming you have had only one misdemeanor. I got my first dui this year Im 33. We submitted the original police certificate with the offense, but it has since been removed from his record. I went to the active U.S. Army in 2000, where my Army recruiter told me he would have those two charges dropped if I went into the Army. Consider re-applying if it has been ten years. That is all I was asked during the interview. You should declare all criminal incidents regardless of whether they were expunged. You should look at and obtain the 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 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? Can this affect me? CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before reinstating an applicant. CBP should look at all the facts and circumstances. He got his records expunged years ago. I have read in the other comments and replies that I might get approved after 10 years. I have not heard of a letter of disposition from DOJ. whats could be the cause of this? What can I do? I had a misdemeanor conviction in Connecticut in 2010, that was ultimately pardoned and expunged. 12 years ago and I was able to get it dismissed. I was arrested back in 2012 and i did 2 weeks in county jail for theft Wich is a Felony but i did 3 years probation and i was told once my probation was completed and i paid everything back it would turn into a misdemeanor. If I understand you correctly, if you have had a DUI within 10 years, youre not eligible for Global Entry. Thanks! They detained me based on comments from my partner that were untrue. So I spoke to Department of Homeland Security I waited too long and got denied. Should I reapply? Im wondering how they treat these petty misdemeanors for juveniles. They scanned it in and I got approved. Although, if there are multiple convictions for this and/or other misdemeanors, you could be denied entry. Hi, My son was detained and taken to Mexican court and eventually let go from a jail due to the corrupt Police tactics. In 1995 I was convicted of indecent exposure. juvenile detention, that would or should not be considered an adult criminal conviction. If you had DACA, you were presumably out of status at one point. Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable 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. Pleading no contest basically means that you and not saying guilty or not guilty but even if they do a Withhold of Adjudication against you, it is still considered a conviction for immigration purposes. Assuming I can not qualify for sentry, can I qualify for TSA precheck? If you do not receive a conviction, take in certified copies of court records. She does spend summers , weekends and winter breaks at the family farm. CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before approving or reinstating an applicant. 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? If you all live together, CBP might think there is a risk due to close association. Declare all arrests. Applicants may not qualify for Global Entry participation if they: Provide false or incomplete information on the application; Have been convicted of any criminal offense or have pending criminal charges, Does not meet strict standards. There is an invitation for reconsideration, and Im wondering what chances I have to be approved. Should I apply for renewal? He stated 2 convictions within a 10 year period are a disqualification, and I am welcome to contact the Ombudsman. CBP has denied Global Entry or SENTRI applicants in the past under a close association is an indication of risk basis. I even used to work for the DOT/FAA/DHS/TSA and had clearance to bypass check points for several years. Will I have a chance of getting approved? How long a wait is anyones guess. would you recommend writing a letter explaining things better to the Ombudsman or just leave it a lone and try my luck again after a few years has passed with no issues? I got a DUI 22 years ago. Those two came back clean with no history on it. Declare all relevant facts and addresses when you re-apply. [ C ] Will his GE be revoked? I understand criminal penalties often are, but Im not sure how the CBP views this, especially since they send me to secondary every time due to the protection order placed on me. If you were charged as a minor, ie. 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. This is the only offense Ive ever had. I entered rehab in 1984, and have been clean and sober for 36 years. See https://thinkimmigration.org/blog/2021/08/04/trusted-traveler-program-fumbles/. GE is administered by CBP. Trusted Traveler status is a privilege not a right, however. PS. Do you know if they allow Payment Plans? I just got a DUI and Im American if I try to renew my sentri will they give it to me or no. Please consult with a Canadian lawyer about entry requirements to Canada. I have been completely sober with nothing on my record for 3 years. 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. I have nothing else on my record. I was the only one with Global Entry and I took the fast lane to enter back into the US, but I also had a rental car and my two folks, who didnt have Global Entry. Have used it only once pre-Covid-19 ,but as it is replaced my KTN for domestic, I know it is still valid. I learned my lesson. All were much later than 10 yrs. When can successfully reapply for Global Entry and Nexus My husband applied and received his sentri recently, do you think I would get denied? Somehow that interaction with missing school got his whole family revoked of their sentri or global entry. Back in 2008I was detained by CBP for driving a vehicle with an ilegal alien. So is this arrest again, never convicted something I need to report on a Global Entry application? The issue here is that I only passed with this guy one time in my whole life. On the application, there is a question re: Have you ever been arrested or had charges that were expunged or removed? That was about 20 years ago. Would I have to open up that can of worms in an interview? I'm also applying for naturalization and the process for that clearly stated I don't have to put traffic citations, I thought the same would apply to GE. Cbp revoked our sentri last year, we had it for probably 7 years. Some diversion programs require a guilty plea. Coming from backgrounds in the avant-garde and jazz, They have been denying people on this basis. juvenile detention, that would or should not be considered an adult criminal conviction. Unfortunately when have been convicted of "any criminal offense" - misdemeanor or not - they will in all likelihood refuse to issue you Any arrest can affect a global entry application. CBP can deny for any criminal conviction. I actually was able to find and purchase a certified copy of my misdemeanor from Jan. of 1972. I am aware of other people who had DACA before and now have SENTRI can I try to as for an appeal this? Will this prevent me from getting Global Entry? 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? I am 48, when I was 18 or 19 (30 years ago which would have been 1991/1992), I received an underage drinking ticket. 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