Global Entry and DUI
Feb 23, 2012, 10:42 am
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Global Entry and DUI
I'm considering applying for Global Entry and I understand that DWIs disqualify you for the program. That said, four years ago I was arrested while driving and ended up being charged with "driving while ability impaired" in the state of New York. This charge is not a misdemeanor and is not an actual DWI as the alcohol content is less than .08.
I have traveled quite a bit to Europe, Australia and Latin American in the last four years and never really had a problem... except some heavier scrutiny entering Canada (was still allowed in).
Does anyone know if this disqualifies me for GE?
I have traveled quite a bit to Europe, Australia and Latin American in the last four years and never really had a problem... except some heavier scrutiny entering Canada (was still allowed in).
Does anyone know if this disqualifies me for GE?
Feb 23, 2012, 11:18 am
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I font know the answer to your question, but the questions in the application only ask you 'within the last 5 years,' so if you can't find out, just wait a little longer then apply
Feb 23, 2012, 1:31 pm
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I'm considering applying for Global Entry and I understand that DWIs disqualify you for the program. That said, four years ago I was arrested while driving and ended up being charged with "driving while ability impaired" in the state of New York. This charge is not a misdemeanor and is not an actual DWI as the alcohol content is less than .08.
I have traveled quite a bit to Europe, Australia and Latin American in the last four years and never really had a problem... except some heavier scrutiny entering Canada (was still allowed in).
Does anyone know if this disqualifies me for GE?
I have traveled quite a bit to Europe, Australia and Latin American in the last four years and never really had a problem... except some heavier scrutiny entering Canada (was still allowed in).
Does anyone know if this disqualifies me for GE?
Feb 23, 2012, 5:39 pm
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FYI
DWI is an acronym for driving while intoxicated. A similar acronym, DUI, is used in other states which stands for driving under the influence, and yet another acronym, DWAI, may be encountered which signifies driving while ability impaired.
Under section 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), the prohibitions against a motorist's consumption of alcohol or drugs include:
Driving while ability impaired: "No person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person's ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol" (VTL §1192[1]). A first violation is a traffic infraction.
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/erc/faqs.htm
Under section 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), the prohibitions against a motorist's consumption of alcohol or drugs include:
Driving while ability impaired: "No person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person's ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol" (VTL §1192[1]). A first violation is a traffic infraction.
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/erc/faqs.htm
Feb 23, 2012, 6:36 pm
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DWI is an acronym for driving while intoxicated. A similar acronym, DUI, is used in other states which stands for driving under the influence, and yet another acronym, DWAI, may be encountered which signifies driving while ability impaired.
Under section 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), the prohibitions against a motorist's consumption of alcohol or drugs include:
Driving while ability impaired: "No person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person's ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol" (VTL §1192[1]). A first violation is a traffic infraction.
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/erc/faqs.htm
Under section 1192 of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law (VTL), the prohibitions against a motorist's consumption of alcohol or drugs include:
Driving while ability impaired: "No person shall operate a motor vehicle while the person's ability to operate such motor vehicle is impaired by the consumption of alcohol" (VTL §1192[1]). A first violation is a traffic infraction.
http://criminaljustice.state.ny.us/ops/erc/faqs.htm
Feb 26, 2012, 11:50 am
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Jun 7, 2012, 7:55 am
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DUI does not automatically disqualify you from GE
I was just approved for GE, despite having a DUI on my record. I disclosed it on the questionaire and the CBP offier tested me on my response during the interview, but then told me that it does not automatically disqualify a traveler. There are guidelines, but the ultimate decision is that of the oficer that conducts the interview.
Overall it was an easy process. I sibmitted the online application, was pre-approved in less than a week. I then scheduled the interview which took 4 weeks. The interview it self was quick and painless and I was approved by the end of the day; notified by e-mail.
Can't wait to fly to Barcelona later this month! Easy return.
Overall it was an easy process. I sibmitted the online application, was pre-approved in less than a week. I then scheduled the interview which took 4 weeks. The interview it self was quick and painless and I was approved by the end of the day; notified by e-mail.
Can't wait to fly to Barcelona later this month! Easy return.
Jun 10, 2012, 12:00 am
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For GE, there isn't an indication that a misdemeanor will disqualify you. For NEXUS, a non-expunged/rehabilitated (Canada) misdemeanor will.
Jul 24, 2013, 5:53 pm
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So once I found out that they opened an interview site in Abq I decided to apply. I applied on 7/9 very early in the morning and I'm still "pending review". On the processing time thread I've been reading about many people who applied after me and already got approved. I'm beginning to think this may be an issue :-/
Jul 25, 2013, 11:51 am
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I was just approved for GE, despite having a DUI on my record. I disclosed it on the questionaire and the CBP offier tested me on my response during the interview, but then told me that it does not automatically disqualify a traveler. There are guidelines, but the ultimate decision is that of the oficer that conducts the interview.
Overall it was an easy process. I sibmitted the online application, was pre-approved in less than a week. I then scheduled the interview which took 4 weeks. The interview it self was quick and painless and I was approved by the end of the day; notified by e-mail.
Can't wait to fly to Barcelona later this month! Easy return.
Overall it was an easy process. I sibmitted the online application, was pre-approved in less than a week. I then scheduled the interview which took 4 weeks. The interview it self was quick and painless and I was approved by the end of the day; notified by e-mail.
Can't wait to fly to Barcelona later this month! Easy return.
Jul 25, 2013, 2:49 pm
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That said, as you say, it's an infraction so it's about as exciting as a parking ticket in terms of the blip on the radar. I'd expect CBP to assume it was something more exciting though. They don't tend to be the brightest bulbs in the sockets.
Jul 25, 2013, 3:20 pm
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Don't be too sure of that. I run backgrounds every ~2 months or so and that sort of stuff comes up. I would have thought that the feds would be at least as thorough as a TransUnion background check is. They do, after all, have automated access to far more interesting databases than TU does. I think.
That said, as you say, it's an infraction so it's about as exciting as a parking ticket in terms of the blip on the radar. I'd expect CBP to assume it was something more exciting though. They don't tend to be the brightest bulbs in the sockets.
That said, as you say, it's an infraction so it's about as exciting as a parking ticket in terms of the blip on the radar. I'd expect CBP to assume it was something more exciting though. They don't tend to be the brightest bulbs in the sockets.
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Details Did have a DWAI in New York 5 1/2 years ago, this however, is not a crime in New York as levels were within legal limits and it was not a DWI.
Jul 26, 2013, 5:15 pm
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Don't be too sure of that. I run backgrounds every ~2 months or so and that sort of stuff comes up. I would have thought that the feds would be at least as thorough as a TransUnion background check is. They do, after all, have automated access to far more interesting databases than TU does. I think.
That said, as you say, it's an infraction so it's about as exciting as a parking ticket in terms of the blip on the radar. I'd expect CBP to assume it was something more exciting though. They don't tend to be the brightest bulbs in the sockets.
That said, as you say, it's an infraction so it's about as exciting as a parking ticket in terms of the blip on the radar. I'd expect CBP to assume it was something more exciting though. They don't tend to be the brightest bulbs in the sockets.