SENTRI Renewal Procedure

The renewal process is the same as for first-time applicants. You can renew your membership up to 1 year before your card expires. Additional time will be added to your new card. Be aware, that it can take from 8-to 12 months to renew your SENTRI with the government.

Membership is valid for 5 years. Renew your card by filling out an application form You may be called to interview at an enrolment center.

The United States is committed to safe and secure borders. Over the last 5 years, your status as a low-risk traveler may have changed. Thus, background and security checks are carried out from scratch. Agencies involved in the checks are law enforcement, Citizenship and Immigration, and Customs and Border Protection.

If you are conditionally approved, you must attend a compulsory interview at an enrolment center. You have 30 days to schedule an interview otherwise you will be automatically denied from the program. You cannot reapply until 90 days after the denial has passed.

How To Apply For SENTRI

Follow the steps described below:

Step 1: Open the SENTRI application by clicking on the “START YOUR APPLICATION” button above. Complete the form and submit it.

Step 2: Click on the payment button to complete the IVT service fee.

Step 3: When we receive your SENTRI form and payment, your data and documents will be carefully reviewed and submitted to the US Customs and Border Protection Agency for background and law enforcement checks. The government can take up to 12 months to make a decision on your eligibility.

Step 4: IVT contact you with your completed Trusted Traveler profile so that you can check for status changes with your application. If your application is Conditionally Approved, you can set an appointment for an interview with the US Customs and Border Protection Agency.

All applicants (including child and infants) must apply for an individual membership card.

Inaccurate or incomplete application forms are automatically denied access to the program!

SENTRI Program Requirements

You must meet the program requirements to qualify for a membership card. You might not be accepted if any of the following apply:

• Provide false or incomplete information on the application.
• Convicted of any criminal offense.
• Have pending criminal charges including outstanding warrants.
• In violation of any customs, immigration, or agriculture regulations or laws in any country.
• The subject of an ongoing investigation by any federal, state, or local law enforcement agency.
• Inadmissible to the United States under immigration regulations, including applicants with approved waivers of inadmissibility or parole documentation;
• Cannot satisfy CBP of their low-risk status or meet other program requirements.

SENTRI Costs

If you apply using IVT Services the fees are as follows:

*(children under 18 are exempt from this government fee)

All IVT service fees must be paid in advance. Your application cannot be processed unless you have paid the service fee. Government fees will be paid using the credit card included on your application form. Government fees are not refundable.

SENTRI Renewal Service

IVT specializes in checking, processing and monitoring Trusted Traveler applications. Our dedicated staff is well-informed of all the latest updates in government policies, well-trained in all aspects of the application process, and can troubleshoot any glitches in your application. The IVT service fee is for application review, checks, and processing. It also includes the following:

• A simplified, online application form.
• Thorough review before form submission to make sure it is complete and accurate.
• Submission of your application to the government.
• Advice on any additional documentation you must provide (birth certificates, passports, or citizenship cards).
• Information on any additional steps you need to take.
• Updates about the progress of your application within the government system (on request).
• Send your conditional approval letter if you encounter difficulties downloading it.
• Book your interview appointment for you (on request).
• Answer your questions about what to expect during the interview.
• Track your log-in information for future referrals.
• Deal with the government on your behalf as much as possible.
• Troubleshoot all questions – the government service does not do this.
• We are only an e-mail away to answer any question. Most questions are answered within one business day.

Inaccurate or incomplete application forms are automatically denied access to the Trusted Traveler program.