This past August, airports across the nation experienced major delays as a result of an outage in the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s processing system. The outage caused travelers to experience up to 3 hours in waiting times in order to be processed for their flights. Although the agency worked to get the system running as quickly as possible, many travelers expressed their frustration with the agency’s lack of organization in the outage.
At the time of the incident, initial reports stated that there was no indication that the incident was caused maliciously. The cause of the event, however, has not yet been officially determined. In spite of the circumstances surrounding the outage, the mass crowds highlight other hazards that could present a danger to those in the airport.
For a few cautious travelers, processing times were expedited. If you’re a frequent traveler, you are likely interested in how to avoid long processing times. Here, we will discuss how having Global Entry can help you minimize the dangers presented by mass overcrowding in the airport and how you can obtain access to Global Entry.
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agency sponsors the Global Entry program, a program that allows pre-approved travelers an expedited clearance through kiosks in select airports. Travelers interested in becoming a member will need to undergo rigorous background checks as well as an in-person interview. It should be noted that although Global Entry expedites a person’s traveling process, participants could still be selected to undergo further examination upon entering the country. If a travel violates the Global Entry’s terms and conditions, the consequences can result in the termination of the membership privileges and/or appropriate agency enforcement action.
Global Entry membership hosts a variety of benefits, of which being able to get through the U.S. Immigration and Customs line much quicker is central. Other membership benefits include the following:
If you are a frequent traveler, there are numerous benefits the Global Entry program can offer you. With a nominal fee, you can avoid overzealous processing times and get to your destination without the hassle. If you are a first time applicant or if you have been denied benefits after applying, seek the legal skills of an experienced attorney who can help you obtain the benefits of a trusted traveler program.
The Attorneys at Brett O’Brien Law have many years of dedicated experience helping their clients obtain access to trusted traveler program benefits. If you have been denied access into the program, don’t allow an application denial complicate your travels; seek the professionalism of a skilled attorney today.
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Brett O’Brien specializes in security clearance appeals. He has dedicated his career to learning the entire security clearance process from start to finish. He started his journey by working for the federal government before entering private practice. His extensive experience working for the federal government includes over eight years advising clients on revoking and suspending an employee’s security clearance, reporting derogatory information, representing clients in their response to a Statement of Reasons (SOR), and using his Army Reserve duty to support the Defense Office of Hearings and Appeals (DOHA). His work at the DOHA allowed him to learn the... View full business profile here: National Security Law Firm
