Feedback Form

Skip navigation

The opinions of individual BTA Border Blog contributors don't necessarily reflect the editorial position of Border Trade Alliance as a whole.

Apr 24

SENTRI Program Now Accepting Applications On-line, Ending Backlog.

ATTENTION: BTA can not offer expedited processing or assistance with attaining a SENTRI pass at this point. CBP has a Frequently asked questions page that should be able to assist you through the applications process, which can be found here: http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/sentri/faqs/

In Order to register online for the GOES system and then submit you and your families applications please go to this page on the CBP Website: https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/

Questions and answers about reapplication, deleting vehicles, or adding family members through goes can also be found here: https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/common/FAQ.html 

If you are an organization looking to encourage programs such as SENTRI and would like to learn more about helping our advocacy efforts for the border please contact us.

SENTRI (Secure Electronic Network for Travelers Rapid Inspection), a program that provides expedited CBP processing for pre-approved, low-risk travelers, was experiencing an applications processing backlog of up to a year in some locations. However, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced this week that the backlog of applicants to the SENTRI program has been eliminated as result of a new on-line application system called the Global Online Enrollment System (GOES)

According to CBP, GOES will be extended to members of Nexus and FAST, in an effort to fulfill the land and sea requirements of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.

BTA applauds CBP’s efforts to improve the efficiency of the application processes for these programs. Additionally, BTA continues to support programs like SENTRI that improve low risk dedicated lanes and expedited processing, as it helps focus resourses towards high risk arenas.

86 Comments

  1. May 2, 2007 at 7:57 pm

    SENTRI is going to be a promising endeavor that we look forward to working closely with CBP on.

  2. maricruz cain
    June 13, 2007 at 5:03 pm

    need sentrim line pass for me and my familiy

  3. Maria Rill
    June 23, 2007 at 1:40 am

    I have tried to re-apply for the last two months, and can’t do it till now due that I did’t found the link for re-apply anywhere. Could you please give me some more accuracy instructions, because I can not found this link on the GOES home page. I really appreciate your help. Maria Rill

  4. Jullie H. cervantes
    June 26, 2007 at 2:57 am

    I need sentri pass for 3 children, my husband and I, you send to me information about it on my address 19367 Sterling Hil Ln perris C. A. 92570

  5. maricruz cain
    June 27, 2007 at 8:21 pm

    i need sentri pass for 3 kids, myb husband and I how can applay on line
    thank you
    Maricruz cain

  6. Rosa M Cortez
    July 7, 2007 at 11:40 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the centri pass for my mother.
    If you could email me the instructions asap, I will appreciate it very much.
    Thank you,
    Rosa M Cortez

  7. Susana Quevedo
    July 13, 2007 at 1:14 pm

    I NEED TO CANCEL ONE VEHICLE AND ADD A NEW ONE. I NEED AN APPOINTMENT ASAP. PORTPASS NO. 800003885 I HAVE A FORD,EXPEDITION ON RIGHT NOW AND WANT TO PUT THE JEEP, JIBERTY BACK ON AND CANCEL THE FORD. I HAD THE JEEP ON BEFORE . I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP. SUSANA QUEVEDO.

  8. ANN GAYTAN
    August 1, 2007 at 7:56 pm

    MY HUSBAND AND I NEED A PASS TO GO TO WORK AND WE HAVE TO TAKE MY SON TO SCHOOL, CAN YOU PLEASE TELL ME HOW CAN WE APPLY?

  9. betty gagne
    August 2, 2007 at 9:57 pm

    I would like an online application for a CENTRI PASS. could you please e-mail me one.

    Thank you

    betty g.

  10. William Quinones
    August 6, 2007 at 10:37 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the sentri pass for me.
    If you could email me the instructions asap, I will appreciate it very much.
    Thank you,
    William Quinones
    Rubios Manager

  11. William Quinones
    August 6, 2007 at 10:38 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the centri pass for me:.
    If you could email me the instructions asap, I will appreciate it very much.
    Thank you,

  12. ramon santana Jr.
    August 16, 2007 at 12:44 am

    I need to re-apply, and can’t do it till now due that I don’t found the link for re-apply anywhere. Could you please give me some more accuracy instructions, because I can not found this link on the GOES Home page. I really apprecite your help. Ramon Santana Jr.

  13. Minerva Santibanez
    August 23, 2007 at 12:02 am

    I’ve been with the Sentri program over 2 years, is it going to expire?
    Do I need to do all the process again?

  14. September 17, 2007 at 8:49 pm

    Hello

    Very interesting information! Thanks!

    G’night

  15. alma capone
    September 26, 2007 at 4:15 am

    can you email me thewebsite to apply for sentry online Thanks Alma

  16. veronica,vazquez
    September 28, 2007 at 5:40 pm

    september 28, 2007

    I would like to get an application for sentri pass on line. can you please send one to my e-mail address. it’s for my self and 3 kids. thank you.

  17. Fatima Mireles
    October 2, 2007 at 4:50 pm

    I want to apply for sentri can you send me information on how to do it.

  18. Jacqueline
    October 2, 2007 at 9:41 pm

    I am interested in Sentri, please forward an application as your online applications are having technical difficulties. Thank you for your time.

  19. carrasco oscar
    October 8, 2007 at 7:03 am

    hello
    it he wanted that they were informing me if my application still this in process should applyin the date of 2007/08/19 and I have not obtained any response not if lacking me any information extra I did the aplication for my wife and my 2 children I will wait for your response
    my e-mail cgpm7006@hotmail.com
    thank you

  20. carrasco oscar
    October 8, 2007 at 7:25 am

    hello
    i wanted to know if this one in process my application that i did in the date 2007/08/19 or if it was not elaborated correctly that make my it know please i did it for my wife and my 2 children i wait for your response in the next e-mail cgpm7006@hotmail.com
    thank you

  21. Susana Quevedo
    October 8, 2007 at 6:28 pm

    I NEED AN APPOINTMENT TO ADD A NEW VEHICLE, I CANT GET INTO THE GOES ONLINE!! I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!! THANK YOU SUSANA!!

  22. Delia Xochilt Garcia
    October 23, 2007 at 2:21 am

    i want to request a meeting because in my suburban the window in the front cracked and i want to know what will happen to the sticker

  23. Luis
    October 24, 2007 at 12:35 pm

    Respectfully requesting an application or appointment for a new account.

    Sincerely,

    LAI

  24. Maricela
    October 29, 2007 at 5:00 am

    SUPPORT REQUEST URGENTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Por que la lineaSentri PARA CRUZAR Tarda TANTO…………your pernosonnel it is to slow What happpen? If the goverment or US Customs Border Patrol offer this opportunity for us in Mexicali it is unbelivebelibebbbb the time to wait???? Yo cruze la frontera en Tijuana con 35 carros y me tomo 6 minutos porque aqui en Mexicali me toma 46 minutos en 30 carros. Please support training to Mexicali US customs there to slow personnel working on this border.

    Thank you for you

    Maricela Mendez
    PH (760) 604-8172

  25. Karen Olivares
    November 2, 2007 at 4:34 pm

    I WANT TO APPLY TO THE SENTRI LINE CAN YOU SEND ME INFORMATION TO MY E-MAIL ADDRESS.

  26. aliciacarreontait
    November 4, 2007 at 1:27 am

    need a pass for the sentri lane thanks

  27. aliciacarreontait
    November 4, 2007 at 1:28 am

    will help if you send me the aplication for the sentri lane ….thanks

  28. Jai Cox
    November 12, 2007 at 11:05 pm

    Hello. I was very interested on apllying for the sentri pass. I travel everyweekend to mexico and return on sunday and the crowd is pretty tough. I would really appriciate it if someone would respond back to me and let me no if there was anyway to get a sentri pass.
    Thank you, Jai Cox

  29. November 14, 2007 at 3:24 am

    I need an application for me in the Sentri application
    11-13-07

  30. November 14, 2007 at 3:25 am

    I need an application for me in the Sentri application
    11-13-07 Please send it to my email.

  31. November 14, 2007 at 3:26 am

    I need an application for sentri please send it to my mail 11-13-07

  32. November 14, 2007 at 3:28 am

    I need an application for sentri for me and my mother Angelica Ramos
    11-13-07 please email me

  33. November 22, 2007 at 4:46 am

    I need an application for my self 11/21/07 please email me. thank you

  34. November 22, 2007 at 4:47 am

    I will love to have my sentri

  35. juana reyes
    November 27, 2007 at 12:54 am

    please i need and appointment to apply for the sentri line thank you

  36. Rosa M Ruelas
    December 15, 2007 at 11:07 pm

    I need an application for sentri line thank you

  37. yolanda ramirez
    December 16, 2007 at 6:39 am

    I want found www.cbp.gov sentry/nexus just to said that is my same address but my job has diferent address so i want to give you my new information.

  38. ChiaWen Lu
    December 18, 2007 at 2:40 am

    I want to applicacion sentri card without vehicle.

  39. juana
    January 5, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    i need an application to apply for the sentri line as soon as posible please thank you

  40. Sylvia Martinez
    January 15, 2008 at 11:54 pm

    I went into the website and could not update my address so where do I go from now please let me know what and where I need to go thanks

  41. blanca l.millen q
    January 16, 2008 at 6:39 pm

    we need apply your sentri line. tell me how please…..

  42. aliciacarreontait
    January 17, 2008 at 7:20 pm

    please need an application for sentre line please contect me or mail or tell me who to do this more afective thank you God Bless you all

  43. jose avila
    January 17, 2008 at 7:32 pm

    i need an application form for my father….thanks…

  44. francisco a morales
    January 24, 2008 at 1:41 am

    i want to get de sentri by pass ,plies hao can i get it

  45. Howard Fincher
    January 31, 2008 at 4:49 am

    I was recently turned down for a Sentri pass( January 3, 2008) for being convicted of tresspassing on government property in 1966( I was surfing at the Trestles and the Marines arrested me). I was 20 years old and a student.
    I have written a letter of explanation to the Omnabudsman as instructed and it has been a month and I haven’t heard from them. Can you please help?
    My wife has an application now pending and we know she will be issued a pass. Is there anything else I can do to secure a pass? How long does it take to get a response from the ombudsman?
    Thank you for any help you cangiveme.

    Howard Fincher

  46. aliciacarreontait
    January 31, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    do not see where i can aplplied for the aplication please to send me a note who to do it, for the sentri line thanks and God bless you all.

  47. Jose Benerito Sedilo
    February 5, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    I need to change my mailing address. Please send me info on how to do it.
    Thank
    Bennie

  48. miguel lora
    February 9, 2008 at 3:22 am

    I want to get sentri for my 2 dauthers and mywife and me

  49. Juancarlos Andrade
    March 18, 2008 at 3:49 am

    I need sentri pass for my wife and I. Could you please give mi info. On how to get it.
    Thanks.

    Juancarlos Andrade

  50. J. Carlos Lepe B.
    March 20, 2008 at 12:00 am

    I need an application for the sentri line, me, and my two childrens,, thanks,,really need!!!!!

  51. A. Martinez
    March 20, 2008 at 1:13 am

    What do I have to do to apply for a SENTRI pass?
    What is the total cost for a single person?
    How long do I have to wait to receive the card? and
    How long does the card last?
    Can you please send the information as soon as possible?
    Thank you

  52. Teresa Andrade
    March 27, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    I need to know how much is the cost for the express sentri line for the family

  53. Claudia Peralta
    April 15, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    Hi:
    My husband and I, enrolled in the SENTRI program about two years ago. We have two adopted children. Both of them are legally in the USA but the past week our oldest 7 years old, finally received her permanent residency, We wanted to know what steps to follow to get at least her involved in the SENTRI.
    Thank You!!!

  54. Phil Dexter
    May 10, 2008 at 4:39 am

    The CBPgov site lists two requirements with the application. 1. A drivers license from the State of Residency and 2. Proof of residency, such as rent receipt, etc. Our problem is that we are “residence” of the State of Washington (drivers license address is our son’s) and we are registered to vote there; HOWEVER, we reside in Baja California, Mexico. We have property tax receipts from there, as well as phone bills, etc. However since that wouldn’t match our drivers license “residency” we appear to be in a “catch 22″. Anyone have a solution to this?

  55. Anita Silva
    May 27, 2008 at 10:27 pm

    I would like to know if I can mail my application ? and to what address ? Also I’m applying for my 2 boys and myself, do I need to fill out 1 application for each ? or how does that work ?

    Thanks for your time,

    Anita Silva

  56. emilio raygoza jr.
    July 4, 2008 at 10:53 pm

    I would like an online application for a sentri pass for me and my wife please email me thanks

  57. maria contreras
    July 19, 2008 at 4:52 am

    I would like an application for the sentri program, for mi husband, my son and myself.

  58. maria contreras
    July 19, 2008 at 5:13 am

    I would like another application for my other son please

  59. July 20, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the sentri pass for me.
    If you could email me the instructions asap, I will appreciate it very much.
    Thank you,

  60. Mario Palmerín
    July 22, 2008 at 8:57 pm

    I need to get sentri pass application forms for my wife and my daughter, add a new car and know how much would it be the total amount to pay.

  61. Jose Marquez
    September 3, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the sentri pass for me.

  62. Jose Marquez
    September 3, 2008 at 6:56 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the sentri pass

  63. luis valles
    September 25, 2008 at 4:32 pm

    I need to change my sentri card because it was stolen with my truck

    What I need to do?

  64. javier Nolasco
    October 1, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    October 01, 2008 at 10:45 am

    I need the pediastran Sentri for my and my wife cristina Ramirez
    What I need to do

    My PO.Box is 416 W San Ysidro Blvd apto # 249
    San Ysidro CA 92173

  65. LUIS G. CONTRERAS
    October 9, 2008 at 2:59 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the sentri pass for me and my job´s car
    If you could email me the instructions asap, I will appreciate it very much.
    Thank you.

  66. LUIS CONTRERAS
    October 9, 2008 at 3:05 pm

    I need to know how can I apply for the sentri pass for me and the job´s car
    If you could email me the instructions asap, I will appreciate it very much.
    Thank you,

  67. patricia bayliss
    October 13, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    necesito dar de alta mi vehiculo, no encuentro informacion para el procedimiento y no tengo telefono donde llamar..

  68. patricia bayliss
    October 13, 2008 at 3:15 pm

    DESEO INCLUIR OTRO VEHICULO AL PROGRAMA, NO ENCUENTRO EL FORMULARIO O QUE PAGINA DEBO ABRIR……. Y NO TENGO TELEFONO DE USTEDES….

    QUE TENGO QUE HACER???

    MUCHAS GRACIAS…

    PATRICIA BAYLISS

  69. Raquel Pablo Estrada
    October 20, 2008 at 6:30 pm

    Burenos dias realmente es una pregunta …Ya vamos para 5 aÑos con la tarjeta Sentri(yo mi madre y mi esposo ) estoy tratando de renovarlas desde abril y me aparece que los nombre tiene error , ya fui a (otay) y me dicen que solamente por internet ..pero ya se me van avencer y no he podido solicitar la renomvacion ( ya llegaron las tarjetas nuevas para mi madre y esposo ) que es lo que puedo hacer ????

  70. silvia corrales
    November 12, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    i need to apply for the sentri line but i can’t because the passoword and id are wrong how can i do it

  71. Hasan Abdulla
    January 13, 2009 at 6:27 pm

    Dear Sr. or Mdam, today jan 13,2009 at 6:15 am I interd sentri line and I cross after 8:00 am
    tooke me almost 2 hours, I found out only 3 both was open from 5 both in San Ysedro, Yastarday tooke me one houre, lately wating time is almost an hour or more, I just want to know if we lost the sentri, It was froud by the government or we get the sentri we use to have befor. I hear comne from regular line at that time wating time is about one hour!

  72. Elizabeth
    January 22, 2009 at 6:44 pm

    I would like to know why is it that the SENTRI lanes in San Ysidro are slow, slow, very very much slow TODAY JANUARY 22, 2009 I got there at 6:00 am in the morning and I crossed until 7:25 am. I did an hour and 25 minutes when we were promise a crossing of less than 25 minutes. Another thing that I notice is that only 3 lanes were open when they usually have 4 lanes. Today Jan 22, 2009 the border wait on the radio said; left side 320 cars per lane right side 90 cars and SENTRI 300 cars this is unbelievable!! Please do something about this!! stop giving more cards if you can’t keep with what you promise which was less than 25 minutes crossing.

    Thank you in advance for posting my message.

  73. Elizabeth
    January 22, 2009 at 7:01 pm

    Today January 22 2009 I arrived at SENTRI in San Ysidro at 6:00 am and I crossed to the US until 7:25 am. I also noticed only 3 lanes of the 4 for the SENTRI were open why? I heard on the radio at 6:40 am they were already 300 hundred cars on SENTRI. why? what is happening?

  74. JOE M. VALENZUELA
    January 30, 2009 at 5:19 am

    I NEED TO ADD TWO VEHICALS AND ELIMINATE THE ORIGINAL ONE.
    HOW DO I DO THIS AND WHERE CAN I FIND THE INFO. ?
    ALSO HOW LONG IS THIS PROCESS?

  75. February 2, 2009 at 7:00 pm

    Do I need an appt. to transfer or register a new vehicle, i have all required paper work. thank you . John

  76. javier Nolasco Monte
    February 6, 2009 at 6:47 pm

    Octubre/01/2008 Pedi informacion para una cita para obtener la(SENTRI CARD) peatonal
    y tabien vehicular.Me podian decir en cuanto tienpo me llamarian para hacer la aplicacion para mi esposa y para mi .

    Atte

    Javier Nolasco

  77. Lourdes M. Leon
    February 10, 2009 at 4:04 pm

    Hello
    I already have a Sentri card but have a few questions about transferring the membership to my new car. Is there a phone number I can call?
    I would appreciate your emailing me the number.
    Sincerely,
    Lourdes Leon

  78. Eva Yvonne Hananel
    February 16, 2009 at 4:46 am

    I would appreciate receiving an application for a Sentri pass.
    Thank you,
    Eva Y Hananel

  79. LUCIA GUZMAN
    February 17, 2009 at 10:45 pm

    I JUST WANT TO KNOW HOW CAN I ADD ANOTHER CARD TO MY SENTRI, AND HOW LONG IT TAKES?

    THANK YOU

  80. Claudia Garces
    March 31, 2009 at 10:24 am

    I need the line sentry for take my kids to the school and I need the sentry for go to work

  81. Eva Y Hananel
    April 21, 2009 at 4:24 am

    I want to apply for a sentri pass for myself, as a go to Tijuana and back quite often.
    Thank you for your attention,
    Eva Hananel

  82. Eva Y Hananel
    April 21, 2009 at 4:27 am

    To whom it may concern;
    Could you, please, advise me how I go about getting a Sentri pass.
    Thank you,
    Eva Hananel

  83. Diana
    April 30, 2009 at 6:04 pm

    I re-apply for the sentri pass but I was the same person that declined my application. I really want to understand why I am being denied to have the sentri pass. I crossed every day and I really need it.

    Please help!

    Thanks!

  84. jose javier diaz
    May 24, 2009 at 7:24 pm

    for cross the border

  85. ana
    May 31, 2009 at 6:28 am

    I already have a sentri pass. I’m a resident and I had California license plates, I moved to Colorado and the car I had with sentri now has Colorado license plates. Can I just go to the office and change the information and still use the sentri pass or I can’t use it anymore because it has to have California license plates?

  86. Eva Yvonne Hananel
    June 23, 2009 at 6:06 am

    To Whom It May Concern;
    I would appreciate getting an on-line SENTRI application, as I cross the border quite often, and cannot waste much time, waiting hours in line to return to San Diego.
    Thanking you very much for your kind attention, I expect to hear from you soon.
    Sincerely,
    Eva Y Hananel

Leave a Reply

The BTA reserves the right to post comments it feels are appropriate to creating a dialog around border issues. We are interested in hearing from all points of view and encourage those with unique, constructive perspectives to contribute their view points to help shape the future of our borders. BTA is a tri-national organization and will not accept posts that contain derogatory comments made towards citizens, groups, or organizations of any kind.


Your email is never published nor shared. Required fields are marked *
*
*
Close
E-mail It