Is there a limit on how full of items a car is to be allowed to drive from Mexico to the United States via Sentri lanes, and if so, what's the limit?
I drove the same car with the same content two days in a row from Mexico to the US via the same border crossing and the same lane (Sentri, as I have a Global Entry card). I was sent to secondary each time: the first time I was asked to be more thorough in my declarations for my future entries (otherwise my global entry card would be revoked), and the second time I was asked not to use the Sentri lanes if my car has too much stuff in it (otherwise my global entry card would be revoked).
I had never heard of such a limitation but I'm unfamiliar with the land border. Is there a limit on how full of items a car is to be allowed to drive from Mexico to the United States using the Sentri lanes, and if so, what's the limit? The inspectors from my first invitation to the secondary weren't at all bothered my numerous belongings, just the fact I hadn't declared them, so I am confused. I was driving a regular sedan with a full trunk and a few items in the back seat.
https://www.cbp.gov/sites/default/files/documents/globalentry-info-guide.pdf:
Global Entry card holders must follow all program rules for SENTRI when using this card at southern land ports of entry. For more information on SENTRI, please go to www.sentri.gov"
so maybe the info is on http://www.sentri.gov or https://www.sentri.gov? which is 404. I see on https://web.archive.org/web/20111201000000*/https://www.sentri.gov it used to point to http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/sentri/ which is 404 too. I'm guessing https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/sentri/ is the new page, but no info there.
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Border crossing checklistWhat are the requirements for SENTRI?
Applicants must voluntarily undergo a thorough biographical background check against criminal, law enforcement, customs, immigration, and terrorist indices; a 10-fingerprint law enforcement check; and a personal interview with a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Officer.What happens if you go through SENTRI lane without pass?
There is a potential $5,000 fine in the U.S. for traveling through the SENTRI lane without the pre-approval. Cell phone GPS maps often default to the SENTRI lane, unless a user specifically requests directions to \u201cReady Lanes\u201d or \u201call vehicle traffic\u201d lanes.How do I add a vehicle to my SENTRI?
To add or remove a vehicle for use in the SENTRI lanes through your TTP account, please select \u201cadd\u201d vehicle from the Dashboard. After you pay the processing fee you will see it \u201cpending review.\u201d Please note processing times for vehicle enrollment can vary and may take up to 12 months to process.What Happens When You Take Sentri Without A Sentri Pass From Mexico To The US???
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