Originally Posted by
RobertS975
I asked some questions about what is disqualifying... any felony conviction ever, and any misdemeanor in the last 10 years. I made a comment that anyone with a conviction history and a valid passport gets through the regular lines without difficulty, so I didn't understand the big deal. And he basically agreed, saying that he didn't make the rules.
Although I'm not so sure that's true, CBP has the opportunity to conduct a face to face interview at the booth and may be more likely to screen you further.
The point of GE is that it is a *trusted* traveler program. There is a reason not to accord as much trust to someone who has committed a felony or a misdemeanor (recently) and disqualify them through the program. If not these criteria, what would be disqualifying? Only people who are caught smuggling drugs?
That said, 17 year old speeding tickets don't seem like a reason for rejection, although it doesn't surprise me that it shows up on a thorough search.