• Challenging a Customs (CBP) Violation for NEXUS, SENTRI, or GLOBAL ENTRY Denials

    • June 13, 2013
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry
    13 Comments

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) can deny an application to one of the Trusted Traveler programs such as SENTRI or GLOBAL ENTRY due to a violation of CBP Laws, regulations, or other related laws.  How should an applicant challenge such an allegation?

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  • Global Entry Denials

    • October 27, 2012
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry
    3 Comments

    (Updated October 27, 2012):  What do you do if U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) denies your membership in the Global Entry program?  According to CBP, a denied applicant has two options, although I have added a third:

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  • The Problem with Global Entry

    • October 27, 2012
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry
    No Comments

    I have identified what I believe is the central problem with the U.S. Customs and Border Protecton (“CBP”) Global Entry program:  you have a law enforcement agency that has entered into the retail sales arena.

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  • Global Entry Appeals: Denial or Revocation Inquiry Procedures

    • August 8, 2012
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry, Trusted Traveler
    10 Comments

    I have previously blogged about HOW TO APPEAL a Global Entry denial or revocation.  This discussion involves both denial and revocation inquiries.  CBP (U.S. Customs and Border Protection) has recently started taking away, or,  revoking, the privileges of current Global Entry members.

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  • Secretary Napolitano Announces Rule Making Global Entry Program Permanent

    • February 6, 2012
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry, Napolitano
    No Comments

      CBP has published a  final rule today setting forth federal regulations that replaces the current pilot with a permanent Global Entry program.

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  • CBP Issues Standards for Accepting and Adjudicating I-129 Petitions for L-1 Intracompany Transferees for Canadians under NAFTA

    • January 11, 2012
    • Category: CBP, Intracompany Transferees, L-1 Visas, NAFTA
    No Comments

      CBP has issued standards for the accepting and adjudicating of I-129 Petitions for L-1 Intracompany Transferees for Canadian Citizens under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

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  • REVIEWS FROM GLOBAL ENTRY CARDHOLDERS

    • August 13, 2011
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    No Comments

    Here is a summary of reviews across the internet for Global Entry Cardholders: 

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  • CBP Issues New Cards for Global Entry Members

    • August 12, 2011
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry, SENTRI, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    No Comments

    U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced on August 5, 2011 that Global Entry members will now be issued a Global Entry version of the SENTRI card which allows expedited entry into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico using the NEXUS, SENTRI and Ready Lanes at land ports of entry.

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  • Global Entry Program

    • July 8, 2011
    • Category: CBP, Global Entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection
    1 Comment

    What is Global Entry? Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Though intended for frequent international travelers, there is no minimum number of trips necessary to qualify for the program. Participants may enter the United States by

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