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The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection (SENTRI), a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance upon arrival in the United States.

The Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection program, commonly known as SENTRI, is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance upon arrival in the .

In addition to use of kiosks at airports, a SENTRI card allows the use of dedicated screening lanes at land crossings from as well as lanes when entering from .

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Is it possible to register someone else's vehicle with SENTRI?

I am looking at applying for SENTRI for myself and my family so that we can travel back-and-forth easily between Mexico and the US. I don't currently own a car, for travel to the US we use a friend's US-registered car. Is it possible/allowed to…
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Using Sentri lanes as a UK Citizen with Global Entry

I am a British (UK) citizen currently living in Mexico with permanent residency status in Mexico. I have a B2 visa for the US and was recently approved for the Global Entry program. I plan to use the Global Entry lines at US airports when flying…
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What is the current Trusted Traveler SENTRI renewal grace period?

I am waiting on my SENTRI renewal to be approved, with the expiry date approaching. On my TTP dashboard under Pending Review it says Due to a significant increase in application volume, we are extending the grace period to allow you continued full…
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Adding Mexico Permanent Resident status to Trusted Traveler Profile

I need to renew my SENTRI card, so was following the renewal steps in my TTP profile. One of the questions it asked was about information that had changed - I am now a permanent resident of Mexico, so I checked that option. Now when going through…
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Global Entry U.S. mailing address

I am trying to figure out what is the best TTP Program to apply for my inlaws who travel frequently with us. We are US citizens, already registered withGlobal Entry, but they are Mexican Nationals with a valid tourist visa. The choices are either…
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Updating license plate on Trusted Traveler/Sentri

Our car is registered through Trusted Traveler to be used in the Sentri Lanes at the US southern border. We've just renewed registration and were issued new plates (with new plate number). I know I can update the plate number for the vehicle in the…
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Has there been a policy change for b1/b2 visa holders at the land borders?

My family and I have B1/B2 visitor visas for the US. We also have SENTRI cards through the Trusted Traveler Program, for when we cross via the land border into the US. Before the southern border closed (approx April 2020) we rarely had to show our…
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How can I know if my car was added to SENTRI?

During the SENTRI interview, it was not clear to me whether (or not) the officer processed all paperwork and added the vehicle. I did not find a chance to ask while at the office. Below are two screenshots showing what my ttp dashboard looks like...…
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Does SENTRI include TSA Pre-Check for Non-US citizens?

Does SENTRI include TSA Pre-Check for Non-US citizens that are not from one of the following: Colombia, the United Kingdom, Germany, India, Panama, Singapore, South Korea, Switzerland, and Mexico?
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Adding car to my SENTRI account

I’m adding my car to my SENTRI account. What does U.S. government issued license plate mean? Should I put yes or no? Thank you !
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Can one use the Sentri car lane when entering the USA from Mexico by bicycle?

I have Global Entry. If the answer is specific to the port of entry, then I'm mostly interested in the ports of entry in San Diego.
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How to register new car with SENTRI?

What part of my SENTRI account after logging in do I go to on the web site to register my new car and remove my sold car?
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CBP Global Entry/SENTRI interviewing procedures for applicants with ASD?

My family have just received conditional approval for SENTRI, and now are looking at booking our interviews. I am aware that children under 18 are interviewed with a parent present, however one of our kids is on the Autism Spectrum, and she…
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CBX crossing TIJUANA - SAN DIEGO

Can I use my Sentri card at the CBX entry port San Diego coming back from Mexico?
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How to link family-members on SENTRI application

I am in the process of applying for SENTRI passes for my family (myself, wife, 4 children). On this CBP help page it says: Application Fee: $25.00 per person (or a maximum of $50.00 for husband, wife and minor children) Fingerprint Fee: …
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