Returning to the U.S. from a trip abroad and going through the immigration and customs process can be stressful and time-consuming on the best of days. As such, many travelers enjoy using Mobile Passport or Global Entry to speed up the process. However, Bloomberg recently obtained data through a public records request that shows travelers have been losing Global Entry at an elevated rate since the start of 2024.
Global Entry is a trusted traveler program that requires applicants to undergo an interview with a U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent and a background check against criminal, law enforcement, customs, immigration, agriculture and terrorist records. And according to the CBP website, "Any violation of the program's terms and conditions will result in the appropriate enforcement action and termination of the traveler's membership privileges."
Bloomberg reports that most trusted traveler program revocations are due to criminal charges, agricultural violations or an attempt to bring a gun through a TSA checkpoint. Even so, the recent increase in Global Entry revocations is yet another sign of tightening border scrutiny. Combined with the rise in instances where travelers have been stopped for additional questioning or searches by border agents, many travelers are understandably wondering about their rights and what they should expect when reentering the U.S.
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