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Apr 16, 2011 | 4:12 pm

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jcf27

Join Date: Apr 2001

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Originally Posted by eeebee

Hi all,

I searched the thread, but couldn't really find a good, concrete answer to this question.

In 1999, my wife (a US citizen), was arrested for a misdemeanor DUI, and pleaded "no contest" to the charge. I don't know if this is considered a "conviction" or not. Obviously, the GE eligibilty requirements plainly state that anyone convicted of a crime would be ineligible. My question is, how strict are they with this? Has anyone successfully been admitted into GE with such a misdemeanor conviction on their record?

Thanks!

I know of people who where in similar situations who got accepted into the GE program. By doing nothing, your wife is excluding herself. One important tip - have her not lie in the interview. They have access to all kinds of information. Trust is built by telling the truth regardless of the past event. GE = trusted traveler program.

Good luck !

--J

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