Originally Posted by
viajero1
Within the past five years I worked in Saudi Arabia during which time I visited Bahrain, UAE, Qatar, Oman and the UK, returning twice a year to the US for vacations (I now live in the US). I am concerned that if I apply for GE this history could raise a red flag. I stress that I have no criminal record and never had any problem entering the US after having worked in or visited these countries however I do not want to create a problem for myself by signing up for GE. Also if rejected, could I be prevented from leaving the US?
Leaving the US isn't an issue and if a US citizen you have the right of entry, can't be denied.
As for GE it may not help or it may have no effect. There's no way of knowing. However plenty of people with GE work/worked in the Middle East.