PWMTrav

Update: Applied 3/5, still pending review. However, I applied under NEXUS and not directly to GE. The turnaround time might be longer since both US and Canada have to review. I'll post back when I see some movement.

Ari

Child porn? (common problem).

That would be the safer course. If it is a drug conviction, that could cause a problem. Otherwise, it probably wont make a difference in your application.

dmurphynj

No, it appeared to be something financial, but I don't have all the details as to what happened, and thankfully, never will. A very scary experience, having this black cloud over my head for over a year while I waited for the investigation to take its course.

gqZJzU4vusf0Z2,$d7

A friend was denied GE ...

He has businesses, homes, autos, family and employees in both CA
and IA.

He completed the GE application using his CA address, because that's
where is his now. His GE interview was scheduled for LAX.

His DL is issued by Iowa, with the IA address ... because that's where he
lives in the month that his DL expires. He owns autos, trucks, motorcycle
and a home/farm in IA. He pays taxes in IA.

His passport lists his CA residence. He has autos and motorcycles registered
in CA. He owns a home in CA. He owns businesses in CA. He pays taxes in CA.

He was denied GE ... because CBP is uncomfortable about the whole
multiple-residence aspects of his life. CBP has advised that he can reapply,
but should clear-up the confusion re: his state of residence. We are guessing
that having matching addresses on the passport and DL is all that is required.

gqZJzU4vusf0Z2,$d7

> Should I disclose a sealed juvenile misdemanor in NYS (NYC) from when I was 15?

It is wise to disclose. Otherwise; you risk being accused of making a false statement.
Hint: An omission of a material fact is considered a false statement ...

re: it being sealed ... it probably isn't as sealed as you think/hope. It likely lives in the
public databases that track/report personal histories.

InPlaneSight

I can 100% guarantee you that a "sealed" record WILL show up!

Ari

That's awfully confident considering you don't know when the proceedings took place; a decades-old juvenile misdemanor (sealed or not) is far from guaranteed to show up.

InPlaneSight

I am 100% confident. Could it be possible that I might know something you don't?

FlyingHoustonian

Is your friend sure?
While everyone's MMV I have A US DL from one state with an address in another state on it (legally), which was different from the address I used on the application, not including my overseas address. Agent didn't blink an eye (I have a US gov't clearance that could have helped mind you).

Also, what address do you mean for the passport? Passports do not contain an address. Do you mean the address he used when applying for the passport? I know wealthy people with 5 or 6 homes and they have GE too.
Maybe he should contact the ombudsman.

herzmeh

Denied GE for a DUI from five years ago. Guy who did it actually got a kick out of it because it's not the crime itself that matters, but a type of conviction.

He said that had I gotten it in the state where I was interviewing in, it wouldn't be an issue because it's considered a violation here, but tough luck because state where I got it in considers it a misdemeanor. Further, he found it amazing that gov't will trust me with secrets (that showed up apparently) but won't trust me to get into the country on my own and there is nothing that he could do (he even called someone and pleaded the case). They asked me to send in court paperwork, but said chances are slim. Oh well...

Lore

I was provisionally accepted and will be interviewing for Global Entry in the next few weeks, and I've been searching and searching but can't find an answer to this question.

Will it be a problem if you are an US citizen but live overseas? I read something about a 3-year limit but wasn't sure how that applied to my situation.

I do own property in the US, which is where my invitation letter was addressed (even though I put my overseas address as my "current" address).

Dubai Stu

I heard that restrictions was dropped about six months ago.

flexibleflyer

This thread is interesting and, occasionally, entertaining. And I think that there is useful information for many applicants who can see what issues might arise. But I would find it surprising if everyone were approved, even if they only have minor issues. After all, the point is not to identify criminals, it's to do risk assessment, identifying those at lowest risk to skip one level of check upon entering the country. It's much more like getting security clearance. And I would be surprised if criminal convictions, even if expunged/pardoned, or suspected criminal involvement without an actual conviction wouldn't be strongly considered. Global Entry, like security clearance, isn't a right. It's simply a convenience that they are only willing to offer the very lowest risk individuals.

And, since I haven't yet been interviewed, I might not be one of those!

IceTrojan

And FYI the first story I've seen about someone getting their GE taken away:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/20696099-post3097.html

JW76

I had a felony arrest in 2011 and plea bargained down to an infraction (disturbing the peace) last year. This was brought up during the interview as NCIC lists my conviction (incorrectly) as a misdemeanor. I faxed in my court documents and am waiting to hear their decision.