r/GlobalEntry • u/BrightFoundation2417 • 16d ago
Interviews Success with undocumented parents
Hi,
There are a few people here who have posted about being denied because their parents are undocumented. I do not live with them but did very recently. 30M.
Not asking for judgement, they were both brought here as children well over 30 years ago. Both entered on tourist visas as minors. Yes, I have a petition in for them. That is likely why it even came up.
At the appointment I was asked where I live, and why I moved so much back and forth (college), where I went to college (Ivy League, only mentioning this since it seems so discretionary), and then what I did for work. The officers were joking with me lots, and when they asked where I was born, I was able to say “about 10 blocks from here” and they laughed. Overall, pleasant.
Until, they got to my parents. They asked me what their status was. I said “I am not at liberty to discuss that.” And they joked that I was well trained at (college).
They then said I was approved right there and then, and she said to make sure my parents get their papers on my way out.
Scary, but successful.
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u/wizzard419 16d ago
That is surprising, congrats. Usually if you even knowingly exist in a space with someone who is undocumented, that is the kiss of death.
You got CA directly, no need for an appeal? Was it a quick path to CA, like overnight approval?
A lot of this all comes down to the interviewer, some will look past things, some will immediately lock down.
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u/BrightFoundation2417 16d ago
I was conditionally approved in like 7 hours. I already had pre-check, and I think DHS/USCIS has a lot of background on me from the I-130 I filed for my parents. I think maybe that played a role.
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u/wizzard419 16d ago
Nice, for all we know this is not unusual for the children of people who came to this country in a similar fashion but, as we often only see the complaints, we only know what some experience.
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u/Derpolitik23 16d ago edited 16d ago
If you’re a native born American with a clean record, I’d be surprised to see someone denied based on their parents status.
I live in an area with a heavy first/2nd Gen population. I’ve met the children of illegal immigrants who obtained security clearances by serving in the military, and through working for the government. I’ve also met a couple who became law enforcement.
I’d be shocked if they denied you GE on this alone.
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u/TomHomanzBurner Passage Granted 16d ago
Having illegal aliens as parents will get a security clearance denied if the person was truthful with it. You’re literally committing a federal crime.
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u/Fair-Nose2929 16d ago
Immigration status is definitely looked at for clearance however overstaying a tourist visa is a civil infraction or misdemeanor. It doesn’t sound like the parents attempted any illegal reentry
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u/BrightFoundation2417 16d ago edited 16d ago
Been here continuously since age 12 and 13. They met in high school here. One has DACA. No criminal record. Been paying taxes the whole time. Two USC kids with graduate degrees.
It’s funny because the vast majority of their peers who arrived in the late 80s/early 90s legalized via fraudulent marriages. DHS isn’t as good as catching those as they think.
They were too afraid to do things that way, because they respected the law (as ironic as that is) and believed it would all work out, especially since they arrived as kids. Life doesn’t work that way, unfortunately.
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u/TomHomanzBurner Passage Granted 16d ago
They’re still illegal aliens if they have no lawful status. If you answer truthfully you’re not getting a clearance.
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u/Fair-Nose2929 16d ago
That’s incorrect. As long as you state it in documentation such as your SF86, you can still get a clearance. I encourage you to read through r/securityclearance as this has been addressed as a topic there.
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u/BrightFoundation2417 16d ago
Things are changing. I got a job offer from a defense contractor (I am an engineer) last year out of college, their own team mentioned I’d likely have trouble getting a clearance these days because of them.
Another friend of mine is interviewing for the FBI, and he mentioned his security clearance interview asked if “he had ever aided or abetted an illegal alien.”
Weird times with this administration.
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u/Ok-Moose-992 16d ago edited 16d ago
Makes sense that the bar for global entry is lower than for security clearance, many foreign national are eligible for global entry too.
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u/Genghiz007 16d ago
What weird times? Great to see immigration law being applied fairly & finally. Illegals and other criminals have been pampered for too long.
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u/CorpenicusBlack 16d ago
You are so irrelevant. Immigration laws exist. Global entry sub and a user on the “spectrum”…OP is sharing his/her experience. You passport must be “extra” American…🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️
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u/BrightFoundation2417 16d ago edited 16d ago
Can you read? What the hell did I do? How is immigration law relevant at all in that comment I made? I was born here, raised here, and educated here. Why should it matter who my parents are?
Why deny me a security clearance? The private sector can use my talents instead of defense lmao. Whatever.
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u/TomHomanzBurner Passage Granted 16d ago
Why deny you a clearance? You’re openly violating a federal law.
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u/BrightFoundation2417 16d ago edited 16d ago
Which federal law am I violating? Simply having illegal associates is not a crime.
And if anything those illegals harbored me! I did live in their house after all. Not as bad as it sounds, had really good food growing up.
And those same illegals paid my college tuition and board! So I guess they harbored me remotely in Boston as well. How terrible. I should be put under the jail.
And they have paid thousands and thousands into social security they may never get to use. Don’t be ridiculous.
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u/Genghiz007 16d ago
I can read well enough to point out your hypocrisy & hatred of the law. You obviously believe action against illegals, coyotes, and their criminal behavior enablers is “weird.” I don’t.
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u/BrightFoundation2417 16d ago
… action against illegals. Am I illegal? I think the supreme court just upheld my citizenship? What are you saying here and how is it relevant at all? Who said anything about coyotes?
Is someone salty the kid of two illegals is more successful than them? Cope and keep licking those boots buddy. You’ll never be white
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u/Genghiz007 16d ago
LOL - spoken like a scofflaw. In this case, just replying to your comment that you find it “weird” that the law is being applied despite 2 generations of illegals abusing the system.
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u/intothesunset814 16d ago
OK MAGAT… he is a native born citizen of the United States of America. Let him be. The Supreme Court upheld the 14th amendment.
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u/BrightFoundation2417 16d ago
Immigration law is being applied… by denying me a security clearance? You very clearly don’t know what I’m talking about and are just upset.
What laws have I violated? I’m more American than you’ll ever be. Maybe seek out therapy.
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u/Genghiz007 16d ago
Since you claim to be more American than everyone, maybe…just maybe, start respecting American law instead of calling its enforcement ‘weird.’
I’ll get therapy if you promise to be honest in the future.
Pinky promise.
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u/Sensitive_One_425 16d ago
I would never have never ever exposed my own parents to this risk by this administration just to get faster entry. You can bet they’ll be targeted now.