Updating Your Delta Profile for New TSA Trusted Traveler Program
Aug 14, 2011, 10:12 pm
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Aug 14, 2011, 10:12 pm
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No, because you have to be part of a CBP Trusted Traveler Program.
No trusted traveler programs allow it.
I don't think its too high of a standard. Trusted travelers are granted a very special privilege by not having to speak/be questioned by a border officer. They're not about to grant that privilege to someone with a criminal past (even minor).
No trusted traveler programs allow it.
I don't think its too high of a standard. Trusted travelers are granted a very special privilege by not having to speak/be questioned by a border officer. They're not about to grant that privilege to someone with a criminal past (even minor).
http://news.weblinxx.ca/2011/07/18/nexus-border-pass-holders-caught-smuggling/
Aug 14, 2011, 10:32 pm
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Thanks. I will check again, just to be sure. I don't mean to change the topic of the thread. I have 10 misdemeanor convictions in one state from the 1990's for writing bad checks and driving after license suspension. In another state I have a misdemeanor conviction for shoplifting, and 5 arrests for ID theft (for one incident), which were dropped.
Not that it matters, but I also have 4 active traffic arrest warrants for failure to pay fines in one state (they can be taken care of by simply mailing in the fines), and one active misdemeanor arrest warrant in another state for not showing up for my arraignment. I want to take care of those, but the arrest warrants are all the way across the country in other states, and I don't have the money to travel. Luckily, the warrants are not listed in the interstate NCIC and they don't want to extradite, so I won't get picked up, as long as I stay out of those two states.
Not that it matters, but I also have 4 active traffic arrest warrants for failure to pay fines in one state (they can be taken care of by simply mailing in the fines), and one active misdemeanor arrest warrant in another state for not showing up for my arraignment. I want to take care of those, but the arrest warrants are all the way across the country in other states, and I don't have the money to travel. Luckily, the warrants are not listed in the interstate NCIC and they don't want to extradite, so I won't get picked up, as long as I stay out of those two states.
10 misdemeanor convictions, and five arrests for identity theft is hefty. Also you have active warrants (you should take care of those btw)
I've worked for a law firm in the past and I know how "being arrested but not convicted" looks like in the eyes of both attorneys and courts..
It's assumed that you probably did it, but they just weren't able to prove it.
I doubt that you can get your record wiped, in fact, I'm surprised at your reaction.. When you said "its too bad it follows you for the rest of your life", I thought you did something stupid like public intoxication..
This is quite a record though. You can't realistically expect it to be wiped.
Aug 14, 2011, 10:34 pm
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That's true. It's too bad some Nexus approved travelers break the law using Nexus:
http://news.weblinxx.ca/2011/07/18/nexus-border-pass-holders-caught-smuggling/
http://news.weblinxx.ca/2011/07/18/nexus-border-pass-holders-caught-smuggling/
Aug 14, 2011, 10:37 pm
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Aug 14, 2011, 10:46 pm
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Aug 15, 2011, 3:45 pm
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Well that's a good question.
Take a look at this pic:
The lane with no traffic is the Nexus lane! The lanes with traffic backed up are the non-Nexus lanes. I figure if I am a trusted traveler, I won't have to wait in line, even though I will travel internationally rarely. So it's worth it.
Plus I love to have official ID (I just ordered a passport and a passport card, and am considering getting a bus ID). Having a Nexus card will just add to my collection!
EDIT: why isn't the picture showing above? I checked my settings and there is I have pictures turned on.
Here is the link for the pic:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABP...004118504.html
Take a look at this pic:
The lane with no traffic is the Nexus lane! The lanes with traffic backed up are the non-Nexus lanes. I figure if I am a trusted traveler, I won't have to wait in line, even though I will travel internationally rarely. So it's worth it.
Plus I love to have official ID (I just ordered a passport and a passport card, and am considering getting a bus ID). Having a Nexus card will just add to my collection!
EDIT: why isn't the picture showing above? I checked my settings and there is I have pictures turned on.
Here is the link for the pic:
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/ABP...004118504.html
Last edited by mileena; Aug 15, 2011 at 3:51 pm Reason: added more info
Aug 15, 2011, 3:49 pm
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Well that's a good question.
Take a look at this pic:
The lane with no traffic is the Nexus lane! The lanes with traffic backed up are the non-Nexus lanes. I figure if I am a trusted traveler, I won't have to wait in line, even though I will travel internationally rarely. So it's worth it.
Plus I love to have official ID (I just ordered a passport and a passport card, and am considering getting a bus ID). Having a Nexus card will just add to my collection!
Take a look at this pic:
The lane with no traffic is the Nexus lane! The lanes with traffic backed up are the non-Nexus lanes. I figure if I am a trusted traveler, I won't have to wait in line, even though I will travel internationally rarely. So it's worth it.
Plus I love to have official ID (I just ordered a passport and a passport card, and am considering getting a bus ID). Having a Nexus card will just add to my collection!
There are better ways to do it. Fly and get elite status. That'll save you a lot of time. Well worth the price without giving up your freedom and privacy.
Aug 15, 2011, 3:53 pm
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Is it really worth giving all your personal information to a dishonest and incompetent agency just to rush to the front of the line to get harassed like everyone else?
There are better ways to do it. Fly and get elite status. That'll save you a lot of time. Well worth the price without giving up your freedom and privacy.
There are better ways to do it. Fly and get elite status. That'll save you a lot of time. Well worth the price without giving up your freedom and privacy.
Aug 15, 2011, 4:20 pm
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The lane with no traffic is the Nexus lane! The lanes with traffic backed up are the non-Nexus lanes. I figure if I am a trusted traveler, I won't have to wait in line, even though I will travel internationally rarely. So it's worth it.
Plus I love to have official ID (I just ordered a passport and a passport card, and am considering getting a bus ID). Having a Nexus card will just add to my collection!
In any event, in your situation (even if you could qualify for Nexus membership), the benefits wouldn't outweigh the costs. I cross the US/Canada border between 50-100 times per year (as do most, but not all people who have NEXUS).. If I only went once or twice per year, I wouldn't give out all my personal information for the benefit of expedited clearance.
Aug 15, 2011, 10:01 pm
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Originally Posted by mileena
Plus I love to have official ID (I just ordered a passport and a passport card, and am considering getting a bus ID). Having a Nexus card will just add to my collection!
Originally Posted by Superguy
There are better ways to do it. Fly and get elite status. That'll save you a lot of time.
Last edited by Ari; Aug 15, 2011 at 10:06 pm
Aug 16, 2011, 6:25 am
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