TSA PreCheck for non-immigrants
I'm a business consultant on a non-immigrant visa in the USA. I have to travel every week for my job. Is there a way I could skip lines and opt for TSA PreCheck?
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TSA Precheck itself is only available to "U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals and lawful permanent residents." As a visa-holder, you wouldn't qualify. However, there are other Trusted Traveler Programs with different requirements, which can provide access to Precheck lanes. In particular, Global Entry allows applications from citizens of 11 additional countries. NEXUS is an alternative if you have Canadian citizenship.
Another option to consider if you're not eligible for any of those is CLEAR. This will not get you TSA Precheck benefits, but will allow you to jump to the head of the line for regular screening at the airports where they operate. They require a US Driver's License or state ID, but seemingly not citizenship. They're only at certain airports (and certain checkpoints or terminals within airports) and it costs considerably more than Precheck (worth shopping around online for one of their many promotions), so it's only worth it if you'll frequently be able to take advantage of it.
At some airports/airlines, high-tier frequently fliers have access to shorter security lines (well, sometimes they're longer lines).
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Can H1B holders get TSA PreCheck?
SENTRI, one of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) trusted traveler programs, can make H1B visa professionals eligible for TSA Precheck and Global Entry. All they need to do is fill an application online, schedule an appointment, get approval and visit an enrollment center.Can I get TSA Pre and not Global Entry?
If you still do not have a TSA PreCheck\xae indicator on your boarding pass, please call the TSA Contact Center at (866) 289-9673, submit an online form, or contact us at @AskTSA on Twitter and Facebook Messenger.How do I get international TSA PreCheck?
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Most major airlines offer a TSA-Pre program for well-known frequent-fliers.
For that, you need to have a frequent-flier membership with them. If in doubt, call your airline and ask them if they offer that.
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