My opinion only is that the program generally likes to see ten years pass without any negative incidents. Ten years is not an official policy. Am I likely to have any problems with renewal? We are currently in the process of applying for a spousal visa. Would it be safe for me to state on my Global Pass application that I do not have a criminal record? I think you should obtain the proper documentation of that incident. Any advice? 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 pled guilty to all counts and went to detox. Will you be turned down for renewal? You should obtain certified copies of the court disposition or transcript (different courthouses use different names for it, ie. Otherwise, feel free to call me. If so, what approach should I take? It was over ten years ago, so they should take that into consideration. I dont even know the date I got the ticket, Im only pretty sure of the year 2008. My fiancee also applied this weekend and was already approved for an interview. Do you want your employer to review a particular issue before making a decision? When can we expect for a response time? I dont have any records from that or even know how to have my ticket looked up. No information has been provided as to why. I received a reckless driving ticket (Virginia Uniform Summons) in VA (speeding 83 in 70 mph zone) which is a class 1 misdemeanor charge in VA. Much of it, I would imagine, would relate to the strength of your evidence and arguments. I would estimate that CBP would initially deny you. He has Parkinsons (at the time of his wet reckless he was undiagnosed and alcohol was basically self medicating it because nervousness in social situations greatly aggravates Parkinsons) and even with medication any kind of interview like that will leave him very shaky, hard to talk. I work for the Government and have a secret clearance. Will I have a chance getting the Sentri pass I take my court documents? I have had a perfectly clean record since Jan1,2011. Wife was denied due to this conviction ended up only in 6 month probation. An appeal letter should not be an emotional plea. [], Last week, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the launch of CeBONDS, a new system people can use to pay bonds and secure the release of individuals in immigration detention. A DUI is a criminal offense. If he pleaded guilty to a crime, which it sounds like he did, that could be grounds for revocation. Was in pretrial Diversion for Driving with suspended Licence. My renewal is coming up next year (can start the process 1 year before). I believe we spoke on the phone about this matter. Consider re-applying. BUT my problem/question is : isnt the CBP going to toss out my $100 application immediately because of the conviction? Thoughts? Its presente a big issue for me. I was falsely accused but I was so afraid and embarrassed. Focus on the facts, stating what the situation is, why you think it is wrong, and what next steps you request. All were much later than 10 yrs. I even used to work for the DOT/FAA/DHS/TSA and had clearance to bypass check points for several years. I applied for the GE program 5 years ago and was denied based on a felony minor conviction when I was 15(1986) I am 49 years now and travel a lot with my Emotional Support Animal (I am a veteran), so I want the GE program because waiting in line with a dog after a long flight (UGH). In May of this year I had a DUI arrest but as I was under the legal limit charges were never filed and the prosecutor has told my attorney that they do not plan to file charges though the statute of limitations does not expire until May of next year. The only way to know is to apply. I have a petty theft from when I was 18, I am now 31. I was arrested by CBP at the san ysidro port of entry for transportation of marijuana. Or should i just try my luck as disclosing it would that disqualify me anyway? If global entry was revoked for a failure to declare, is it likely that now applying for TSA pre-check will also be denied? If you had a customs violation, I would expect that CBP would revoke your GE status. IN the application itself however he did not mention the MIP because he was never actually arrested and thus didnt think it was necessary. Hi. Would you take my case if there is a good chance? Tags: Trade. Do you recommend going through the process again? I actually feel better knowing some of you boomers are facing what I face to apply for a job. I asked for the police records but they didnt provide them. I share your frustrations. You can get a certified database search from the courthouse records department indicating that it has no cases with your name/DOB. Im an American citizen who was denied entry into the UK because they said I could not convince them that I was a tourist, which I was. (my appeal was declined). Is global entry worth trying for or does this exclude me from getting accepted? Of course it would be declared when reapplying. I filed for a waiver and it was approved. We have traveled out of the country with no issues. Paragraph 2State your side of the story. When I became a permanent resident my wife and I applied for global entry since we travel quite a lot. I lost my drivers license for 6 months for a hit-and-run accident (no bodily injury, minor car injury) 27 years ago. The offense (even though expunged) has been reported on every SF-85 within the time frames on the forms. Hi, I was pulled over and eventually found guilty for DWAI 1192 in NYS In 2008. Could you point me in the right direction please. Im now a 75 year old woman, and ive had no criminal record since then. My advice is do not lie about anything and prepare to provide documentation when asked. Had a federal felony conviction in the mid-1980s and was incarcerated until the mid-1990s. I was allowed to come back in 2019. I would not anticipate that you would succeed in reinstatement. Never went to jail, only paid a small fine. I dont live in the state anymore do I have to go the courthouse in the same city. But, if you plead to something, you likely had a criminal violation, regardless of whether or not you expunged the incident later. 1 in 3 Americans have a record and our country acts like charges are convictions. The officer now stated I had to wait now 10 years to apply and my husband as well because he knew I ad DACA. Sample Reconsideration Letter to Judge. I have appealed several times, but keep getting denied. Feel free to call or email me directly. Do you think they will deny him based on this minor juvenile offense? Most likely, CBP will deny the application. It should state the facts of the complaint and be objective and professional. Hello, I have a DUI from 2001 and a petty theft from 2011. The Trusted Traveler program might approve initially. Greetings! Two cases had been purged. Why? CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before approving or reinstating an applicant. Have you heard of someone being denied after successfully appealing to Ombudsman? Was interrogated about juvenile records during a GE interview I felt that to NOT be under the parameters of questioning about criminal history since I was never convicted of any crime as a juvenile under age 18. That sounds like a complex issue. If I get DUI expunged is there possibility of obtaining back SENTRI? I am still on probation, Is there any chance I could be approved for Global Entry? The whole point of getting the GE was I could avoid going to secondary every single time I reentered the country. I didnt say that the original charge was petty theft and was amended to the lower misdemeanor, unauthorized use of property. Never had a problem with a CBP officer or smuggle anything to the country. Many years later (sometime between 2013-2015) I got a call that it went to warrant and I went and paid it off. I have an adjudication withheld in Florida of a grand theft 3rd degree felony that has been sealed not expunged. That does not sound like a criminal incident, though. How should an applicant challenge such an allegation? My wife went for her interview today . Thanks. Im wondering whether I made a mistake on my GE application. We will also address potential avenues of redress for travelers that have their membership in Global . I do not have any information on processing times. I currently hold a Secret Clearance(Im sure this doesnt matter). The program will likely revoke you at some point. Sent both documents to the email provided. If you were charged as a minor, ie. now Or, should I wait it out for the remaining 10 years and re-apply for GE? CBP apparently expects applicants to figure out the reasons for the denial on their own. The expansion makes children eligible for CAM if their parent or guardian [] Something is very wrong here and this is upsetting. Wondering if its a waste of time. I only noticed it now. I was denied because my wife overstayed her visa before we got married. Ridiculous. I do not believe such incidents expire on a persons record. I requested reconsideration since he was forgiven and a permanent resident. If its denied initially, is it worth requesting reconsideration? In my own experience, I have successfully argued for Reconsideration or Reinstatement of Trusted Traveler privileges for clients who had a single minor violation which was more than ten years old. Im wondering how they treat these petty misdemeanors for juveniles. That could prove problematic, especially if you were attempting to cross with that person. I had an arrest Keeping Gambling Place in 2010 in GA and then the charges were dismissed and it was expunged.I applied for the GE, the application is pending.What would be the next steps ?Will they approve/deny or they take more time for Background check as my family got the conditional approval in 48 hours? Do not make the letter unnecessarily long. What to Include in an Appeal Letter In an appeal letter, you state the situation or event, explain why you think it was wrong or unjust, and state what you hope the new outcome will be. Meaning it was dismissed with prejudice but I plead guilty would that disqualify me? Its still pending review. I live in Mexico and if I need to get my records, Id likely have to go in person and thats not going to happen. Hello I had a reckless driving conviction in 2013 in USA. How to appeal depends on your state, so check with your state department of labor for guidelines on what to do when your unemployment claim is denied. I have a green card and no convictions, hearing, court rulings for immigration violations ever. I waited too long and got denied. I was convicted of an OWVI (operating while visibly impaired) misdemeanor in MI in 2010. Do you think I will get approved? Or any way i can be forgiven the rest & never use Sentri Again? I have been cited for driving without a license (paid the fees from an old ticket in another county that I had forgotten about and got it all cleared) and they attempted to charge me with another misdemeanor but that case was dismissed due to the fact that it was not me (mistaken identity). 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. At this moment you do not meet the requirements for this program due to 2011 misdemeanor conviction) it was a dui. I have had zero issues in the US ever. 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 appeal it and included my expungement paperwork from the court and plead my case. We have since divorced. You can ask for a detention only letter from the police. He wants me to renew itis there a 10 year rule? Ive applied three times for Sentri, in 2014, 2017 and 2019 all three have been denied. My application is pending right now. I cant get pass the first filter, have never been able to get to an actual appointment. I do not generally get involved in the application process John. You could try Mobile Passport for international travel and apply directly for TSA PreCheck instead. Assuming I can not qualify for sentry, can I qualify for TSA precheck? all the info said do not meet eligibility requirements. Or, as my lawyer suggests, since I can truthfully state that Ive never been convicted just leave it out of the application? I just received an email letting me know that I can renew my TSA/Precheck that expires 9/29/21. Will the CWOF cause them to decline my application? 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. Cheers Jason. If that is a criminal misdemeanor, then it could happen. If that is the only issue you face, it would be a good reinstatement case. 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. I am looking into requesting a reconsideration for my application. [], A family with a baby, waiting outside in the cold overnight. How would I find out if this is even recorded anywhere? The FBI fingerprint check doesnt even show it. I have never taken the time to get it expunged. I can go in as a walk-in tomorrow morning and get that taken care of. Hello, I have applied for Sentri and received Conditional Approval. 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. Since then I have obtained my DOJ records which showed the 647(A) dismissed at the time and reduced to a 602(L) trespassing and the DUI changed to a 23152(A) wet reckless. If this was the only negative incident, you probably have a good argument for reinstatement. Also state when you need an answer by, if there is a deadline. A DUI is a criminal violation. If the case was thrown out in trial, you likely do not have a criminal violation over the incident. During this time I was arrested with a DUI and refusals to submit a chemical test. I am applying for a GE card, on the question about been arrested do I need to disclose this and answer yes? If the courthouse has destroyed it as an old record, you should still get some form of certified index-based search of the records. I expect they would deny you initially. I have documents from the courts proving all of this. How long do you think until we apply for GE again? Hello, I was wrongfully arrested in 2020 with a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge. Would I be denied global entry for this lone misdemeanor? Will my application be denied? CBP generally likes to see the passage of time with no further negative incidents before approving or reinstating an applicant. If its not revoked, will I have trouble when trying to renew? I was arrested for a DUII in 2016.