US Global Entry Program for Australian citizens [from 2025]

[desafinado74]

Hi everyone,
As part of the background checks, do they require you to disclose traffic offences?
I asked since i recently got a fine and loss of 3 demerit points for beating a red traffic light (Actually it was my dad who committed the offence, but the car is under my name)
Would this affect my success of getting Global Entry?

 

[DC3]

… i recently got a fine and loss of 3 demerit points …
Would this affect my success in getting Global Entry?

 

[Princess Fiona]

Hi everyone,
As part of the background checks, do they require you to disclose traffic offences?
I asked since i recently got a fine and loss of 3 demerit points for beating a red traffic light (Actually it was my dad who committed the offence, but the car is under my name)
Would this affect my success of getting Global Entry?

Traffic fines/ demerits don’t generally cause any issues for ESTA/ GE etc.

OT but it’s an offense to take a speeding fine / demerits if you were not the driver.

 

[desafinado74]

Traffic fines/ demerits don’t generally cause any issues for ESTA/ GE etc.

OT but it’s an offense to take a speeding fine / demerits if you were not the driver.

Thank you for replying. That's good to know.

Haha yeah, I think I will dob in my dad to the Fines Dept

 

[cbowron]

Hello all! Question for the forum! I received conditional approval in phase one and completed my interview on arrival at LAX. I have now waited more than 2 days for the formal approval. Anyone else have a longer than expected wait from interview to formal approval? Just hoping for info or context! Thanks in advance