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Poll: Sentri Pass Question
I have the Sentri Pass --- 26 (61.9%)
I don't have the Sentri Pass --- 6 (14.29%)
I want to get the Sentri Pass --- 6 (14.29%)
I don't think I need the Sentri Pass --- 4 (9.52%)

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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 01:07 PM
Sentri Pass Question


How many Nomads have the Sentri Pass or want to get one?



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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 01:53 PM


and miss the drive-thru food court? The food is actually getting good there...



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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 03:33 PM


They serve the Sentri lanes too.....but only when they are a little backed up!



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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 05:38 PM


Husband has one, wife has a Misdemeanor from 1975. I am a threat to Homeland Security. Have not bothered to reapply or appeal as I walk across faster than he drives accross with the pass. Guess that will need change when we get the next knee replacement.

Wondering why do you ask?
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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 06:47 PM


They also aren't issued for those in an RV.



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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 07:11 PM


and I LOVE it.



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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 07:13 PM


Got it and love it ! I walk across, have not tried driving. I walk past a 45 minute + line straight up to the CBP agent, rarely anyone ahead of me. If there is a backup at the turnstyle (and there often is) you just pass it by, walk to the fence and call out "SENTRI !" They let you through while a hundred eyes shoot daggers at you. The pedestrian SENTRI line also serves busses so there may be a line but you just hold up your card and get the agents attention, he waves you to the front. They seem to have an awesome respect for SENTRI holders, like they actually care :o It's like you are a diplomat or something :coolup:

I figure it took me ~4 hours to get and has saved me 20 hours so far. And I go every week so soon that will be 100+ :cool:

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[*] posted on 2-10-2010 at 09:35 PM
SENTRI


Never leave home without it.....and worth every penny!!!!!



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Have it and love it everytime I have to go to the states.:spingrin::spingrin::spingrin:
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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 07:38 AM


Quote:
Originally posted by knuckles
Husband has one, wife has a Misdemeanor from 1975. I am a threat to Homeland Security. Have not bothered to reapply or appeal as I walk across faster than he drives accross with the pass. Guess that will need change when we get the next knee replacement.

Wondering why do you ask?


You might want to reapply. When the SENTRI program first started your rap sheet was considered and a judgment was made as to whether or not you were a risk. The process was modified in 2007 or so to remove judgment and follow what is stated in the "Old statement" below. It has been modified again, reverting to the original process, as stated in the "New statement" below.

Old statement:

Q: How do I know if I am eligible to participate in the SENTRI program?
A: Criteria for Eligibility: A SENTRI applicant must not have any penalties, violations, arrests, convictions or pending law enforcement investigations in their backgrounds. Any positive encounters with state, federal and local law enforcement, border agencies, military authorities, etc would render an applicant inadmissible to the SENTRI program. In the case of dismissed charges, certified court records will be required before membership consideration into the SENTRI program.

New statement:

Q: How do I know if I am eligible to participate in the SENTRI program?
A: Criteria for Eligibility: A SENTRI applicant may be declared ineligible for membership of there are penalties, violations, arrests, convictions or pending law enforcement investigations in their backgrounds. Any positive encounters with state, federal and local law enforcement, border agencies, military authorities, etc may render an applicant inadmissible to the SENTRI program. In the case of dismissed charges, certified court records may be required before membership consideration into the SENTRI program.




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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 09:04 AM


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Quote:
Originally posted by knuckles
Husband has one, wife has a Misdemeanor from 1975. I am a threat to Homeland Security. Have not bothered to reapply or appeal as I walk across faster than he drives accross with the pass. Guess that will need change when we get the next knee replacement.

Wondering why do you ask?


You might want to reapply. When the SENTRI program first started your rap sheet was considered and a judgment was made as to whether or not you were a risk. The process was modified in 2007 or so to remove judgment and follow what is stated in the "Old statement" below. It has been modified again, reverting to the original process, as stated in the "New statement" below.

Old statement:

Q: How do I know if I am eligible to participate in the SENTRI program?
A: Criteria for Eligibility: A SENTRI applicant must not have any penalties, violations, arrests, convictions or pending law enforcement investigations in their backgrounds. Any positive encounters with state, federal and local law enforcement, border agencies, military authorities, etc would render an applicant inadmissible to the SENTRI program. In the case of dismissed charges, certified court records will be required before membership consideration into the SENTRI program.

New statement:

Q: How do I know if I am eligible to participate in the SENTRI program?
A: Criteria for Eligibility: A SENTRI applicant may be declared ineligible for membership of there are penalties, violations, arrests, convictions or pending law enforcement investigations in their backgrounds. Any positive encounters with state, federal and local law enforcement, border agencies, military authorities, etc may render an applicant inadmissible to the SENTRI program. In the case of dismissed charges, certified court records may be required before membership consideration into the SENTRI program.


Was there a difference? It would seem a 1975 arrest is still a 1975 arrest (positive contact) and she would still be ineligible for SENTRI. Or do I need another cup of joe?:?:




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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 09:15 AM


cuppa joe

it's the difference between "will be denied" and "may be denied"




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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 09:21 AM


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cuppa joe

it's the difference between "will be denied" and "may be denied"


Thanks- my senior moments are coming earlier in the day. I used to be sharp in the morning. The second cup of Joe didn't hurt either.

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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 12:57 PM


Thanks everyone for trying to find an angle for me ..... Youthful offender, was supposed to have record wiped clean after 1 year. .....too young and stupid to follow up and never gave it another thought until 30 years later in the sentri office. What an embarassment that was!

The jurisdiction did not even have a record of it, so I had to hire an attorney to have it reopended and expunged from my record. Waited 6 mos to have it flow through the system to DOJ and then reapplied online. The very next day I get an email with a denial.

Any other creative ideas are welcome, allthough I just don't give a damm right now. But am afraid I will as I get older.
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Quote:
Originally posted by knuckles
Thanks everyone for trying to find an angle for me ..... Youthful offender, was supposed to have record wiped clean after 1 year. .....too young and stupid to follow up and never gave it another thought until 30 years later in the sentri office. What an embarassment that was!

The jurisdiction did not even have a record of it, so I had to hire an attorney to have it reopended and expunged from my record. Waited 6 mos to have it flow through the system to DOJ and then reapplied online. The very next day I get an email with a denial.

Any other creative ideas are welcome, allthough I just don't give a damm right now. But am afraid I will as I get older.


Do you know if you were denied before or after the rule change I described above? When did you reapply?




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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 01:40 PM


It was mid 08 when I reapplied.
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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 01:49 PM


Maybe try again, I think the rule change is very recent, but I'm not sure.



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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 02:04 PM


Nearly lost mine a couple of weeks ago when, being pulled to secondary for a "routine" check, I failed to put my new insurance card in my wallet! Luckily, DH had his copy with him. He told me if I had lost my Sentri, he would make me walk across and he'd pick me up on the other side. I nearly had a heart attack. This was a good lesson for me and I will NEVER fail to have all the appropriate paperwork at the ready.
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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 04:53 PM


Happy trails to all you SENTRI holders who cross frequently. Perhaps I'm feeling just a bit cranky today, but my take on this program is that is is just another layer of government intrusion, disguised as a convenience. I just would like to know what the government plans to do with all the information they are amassing on the average citizen. The previous administration was victorious in inculcating what appears to be a permanent sense of fear. In my opinion, the US- Mexican border has become a paranoid travesty.
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[*] posted on 2-11-2010 at 05:21 PM


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Happy trails to all you SENTRI holders who cross frequently. Perhaps I'm feeling just a bit cranky today, but my take on this program is that is is just another layer of government intrusion, disguised as a convenience. I just would like to know what the government plans to do with all the information they are amassing on the average citizen. The previous administration was victorious in inculcating what appears to be a permanent sense of fear. In my opinion, the US- Mexican border has become a paranoid travesty.


Homeland Insecurity should allow all to cross border promptly, and people should not have to pay to cross promptly. Homeland Insecurity slows trade and commerce by not allocating sufficient resources to man inspection points. Cities of TJ and SD would see great economic boost if Homeland Insecurity would speed border crossings.
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