Originally Posted by
jaynyc
There is another reason. I had a 'run in' with the law nearly 30 years ago. While NYS expunged the conviction, the Feds still have it on their books.
I was rejected for Global Entry but approved for TSA pre-check. ^
In the Travel & Security section on FT, for pax in a "similar" situation, it was suggested that they appeal to the GE OMBUDSMAN (worth a shot
). [I think a few posters did ultimately get approved.]