Anyone Ever Get Turned Down for Global Entry?
May 16, 2016, 11:27 am
#556
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: PA
Programs: HiltonHonors Silver
Posts: 6
Hey everyone...just a question.
DH and I applied for GE, and had interview on 4/16.
He was arrested and issued a ticket for something totally petty by the US Park police in 1992, which he disclosed in the interview, and stated he paid the fine. Interviewer said she needed a disposition, since her record didn't have one. We contacted the US Park Police and they apparently have no records of tickets going back that far, so they sent a letter saying that they have done due diligence and have found no record of the ticket.
I've sent that in as a disposition (since there is really no record of anything).
Thoughts from anyone on an approval or denial based on this? (We're still waiting for a decision since it was just sent this week).
DH and I applied for GE, and had interview on 4/16.
He was arrested and issued a ticket for something totally petty by the US Park police in 1992, which he disclosed in the interview, and stated he paid the fine. Interviewer said she needed a disposition, since her record didn't have one. We contacted the US Park Police and they apparently have no records of tickets going back that far, so they sent a letter saying that they have done due diligence and have found no record of the ticket.
I've sent that in as a disposition (since there is really no record of anything).
Thoughts from anyone on an approval or denial based on this? (We're still waiting for a decision since it was just sent this week).
May 16, 2016, 12:21 pm
#557
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,147
May 17, 2016, 4:16 pm
#558
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: St. Paul, MN
Programs: I've gone dormant. For now.
Posts: 1,480
I applied online last Friday, still pending review. I had a banana confiscated from my backpack at LAX 7 or 8 years ago, I had taken it from the basket in D1 on Delta and didn't think anything of it, was apologetic to the CBP officer, who was stern with me but no fine or paperwork. I didn't think anything of this while filling out the application, but after reading through this thread (why am I worrying myself?) I realized I should have said "yes" to the question about customs in the application.
Should I be worried? Should I tell the CBP officer this right off the bat that I do remember the incident, should have disclosed it, and it was a good lesson on the attention needed to being compliant with CBP regulations? Just wondering how to approach if I do get an interview.
Edited to add: No criminal history, one speeding ticket for less than 10 over about 5 years ago.
Should I be worried? Should I tell the CBP officer this right off the bat that I do remember the incident, should have disclosed it, and it was a good lesson on the attention needed to being compliant with CBP regulations? Just wondering how to approach if I do get an interview.
Edited to add: No criminal history, one speeding ticket for less than 10 over about 5 years ago.
May 19, 2016, 7:43 am
#559
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Dunwoody, GA
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 21
I applied 4.28, got conditional approval 5.4, scheduled interview for today 5.19, had interview, asked if I had been arrested, told him and the adjudications, he took a pic and my finger prints, and gave me a form I would get an email in next 24-48 hours, got email that there was an update, denied. 
- I knew going in that my 3 arrests and 2 misdemeanor convictions would hamper my status, I don't even travel intl for work, really wanted TSA-Pre back as I got it when they gave it to Delta Platinum fliers back in 2009 and have slowly watched my frequency drop. I am not sure it is worth spending $85 for Tsa-pre after $100 for GE, I put the trusted traveler # I got assigned into my Delta profile but doubt that will help any.
- I knew going in that my 3 arrests and 2 misdemeanor convictions would hamper my status, I don't even travel intl for work, really wanted TSA-Pre back as I got it when they gave it to Delta Platinum fliers back in 2009 and have slowly watched my frequency drop. I am not sure it is worth spending $85 for Tsa-pre after $100 for GE, I put the trusted traveler # I got assigned into my Delta profile but doubt that will help any.
May 19, 2016, 7:53 am
#560
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Northport, NY
Posts: 1,732
I applied 4.28, got conditional approval 5.4, scheduled interview for today 5.19, had interview, asked if I had been arrested, told him and the adjudications, he took a pic and my finger prints, and gave me a form I would get an email in next 24-48 hours, got email that there was an update, denied. - I knew going in that my 3 arrests and 2 misdemeanor convictions would hamper my status, I don't even travel intl for work, really wanted TSA-Pre back as I got it when they gave it to Delta Platinum fliers back in 2009 and have slowly watched my frequency drop. I am not sure it is worth spending $85 for Tsa-pre after $100 for GE, I put the trusted traveler # I got assigned into my Delta profile but doubt that will help any.
- I knew going in that my 3 arrests and 2 misdemeanor convictions would hamper my status, I don't even travel intl for work, really wanted TSA-Pre back as I got it when they gave it to Delta Platinum fliers back in 2009 and have slowly watched my frequency drop. I am not sure it is worth spending $85 for Tsa-pre after $100 for GE, I put the trusted traveler # I got assigned into my Delta profile but doubt that will help any.
May 19, 2016, 7:57 am
#561
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Dunwoody, GA
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 21
I suggest you try the appeal process. I had misdemeanors too and got conditional approval after appeal. I wrote a very candid letter that took full responsibility for my poor decisions and that I learned my lesson. I'm sure it helped that I haven't been in any trouble since 1984.
This is what shows on the denial letter - 1995 Criminal trepass/1999 DUI/2002 Reckless driving 3 MISD/ Applicant does not meet global entry strict standards.
the 1995 was dismissed- I called the court, 1999 is obvious, 2002 was a plea from DUI to Reckless
cant hurt to ask!
May 19, 2016, 9:08 am
#562
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
I applied 4.28, got conditional approval 5.4, scheduled interview for today 5.19, had interview, asked if I had been arrested, told him and the adjudications, he took a pic and my finger prints, and gave me a form I would get an email in next 24-48 hours, within 30 mins got email that there was an update, denied.
May 19, 2016, 9:12 am
#563
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: ONT/FRA
Programs: AA EXP
Posts: 878
I will, is the appeal at the local CBP or write to Ombudsman?
This is what shows on the denial letter - 1995 Criminal trepass/1999 DUI/2002 Reckless driving 3 MISD/ Applicant does not meet global entry strict standards.
the 1995 was dismissed- I called the court, 1999 is obvious, 2002 was a plea from DUI to Reckless
cant hurt to ask!
This is what shows on the denial letter - 1995 Criminal trepass/1999 DUI/2002 Reckless driving 3 MISD/ Applicant does not meet global entry strict standards.
the 1995 was dismissed- I called the court, 1999 is obvious, 2002 was a plea from DUI to Reckless
cant hurt to ask!
In the meantime, you might consider applying for TSA PreCheck. The standards are lower, so you've got a better chance of getting that, and 8 months is a long time to wait for your appeal response.
May 19, 2016, 9:41 am
#564
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Dunwoody, GA
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 21
I did, I realized after I paid the $100 and did some research that I was pretty much hosed, just seems they could have known all this after my initial application and then made a determination, if that wasn't satisfactory then let me appeal and spend a couple of hours going to ATL and back.
May 19, 2016, 10:09 am
#565
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Dunwoody, GA
Programs: Delta Platinum Medallion
Posts: 21
You need to write the Ombudsman. Be aware that response time is 8 months or more.
In the meantime, you might consider applying for TSA PreCheck. The standards are lower, so you've got a better chance of getting that, and 8 months is a long time to wait for your appeal response.
In the meantime, you might consider applying for TSA PreCheck. The standards are lower, so you've got a better chance of getting that, and 8 months is a long time to wait for your appeal response.
May 20, 2016, 5:34 am
#566
Join Date: Apr 1999
Location: Northport, NY
Posts: 1,732
I will, is the appeal at the local CBP or write to Ombudsman?
This is what shows on the denial letter - 1995 Criminal trepass/1999 DUI/2002 Reckless driving 3 MISD/ Applicant does not meet global entry strict standards.
the 1995 was dismissed- I called the court, 1999 is obvious, 2002 was a plea from DUI to Reckless
cant hurt to ask!
This is what shows on the denial letter - 1995 Criminal trepass/1999 DUI/2002 Reckless driving 3 MISD/ Applicant does not meet global entry strict standards.
the 1995 was dismissed- I called the court, 1999 is obvious, 2002 was a plea from DUI to Reckless
cant hurt to ask!
May 26, 2016, 8:48 pm
#567
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 4
Question re Arrests
Is an arrest for not paying a fine for a speeding ticket back in 1974 something that is to be disclosed on the application for an "arrest"? My husband made that unfortunate mistake; we are assuming that is not on his record, but don't know. Any info that we need to put this in when the application is completed would be appreciated.
May 26, 2016, 8:54 pm
#568
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: New York and Vienna
Programs: PA WorldPass Platinum, AA, DL, LH. GHA Black, SPG and HHonors Gold
Posts: 3,870
May 26, 2016, 10:21 pm
#569
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
Is an arrest for not paying a fine for a speeding ticket back in 1974 something that is to be disclosed on the application for an "arrest"? My husband made that unfortunate mistake; we are assuming that is not on his record, but don't know. Any info that we need to put this in when the application is completed would be appreciated.
There are (pay) services which will search for (criminal) offenses appearing on one's record; if you have any doubts you might solicit one of those services. [Are any of those services which advertise on the internet honest...
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May 26, 2016, 10:25 pm
#570
Join Date: May 2016
Posts: 4
I guess my question really relates to the year the arrest happened, in 1974. I am not familiar with how long these types of arrests for not paying a infraction speeding ticket remain on your record; it would seem that since it happened over 40 years ago you would not have to disclose it. But I guess it might be better to disclose it in case a denial is issued for not disclosing it.