TSA PreCheck for non-immigrants
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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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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?
tsa tsa-precheck
edited Apr 22 at 4:52
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asked Apr 21 at 23:47
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What is your citizenship?
– Nate Eldredge
Apr 21 at 23:50
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If you're lucky, you'll get selected for it randomly. That happens routinely for my wife and mother in law. I'm still not sure why.
– phoog
Apr 22 at 3:57
@phoog, My sister-in-law also gets routinely selected. I think it might be age-related (or age + gender + other things I don't know).
– Dennis
Apr 23 at 16:57
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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?
tsa tsa-precheck
edited Apr 22 at 4:52
dda
14.4k32850
asked Apr 21 at 23:47
Kishy Kewl
111
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?
tsa tsa-precheck
edited Apr 22 at 4:52
dda
14.4k32850
asked Apr 21 at 23:47
Kishy Kewl
111
edited Apr 22 at 4:52
dda
14.4k32850
edited Apr 22 at 4:52
dda
14.4k32850
edited Apr 22 at 4:52
dda
14.4k32850
14.4k32850
asked Apr 21 at 23:47
Kishy Kewl
111
asked Apr 21 at 23:47
Kishy Kewl
111
asked Apr 21 at 23:47
Kishy Kewl
111
111
What is your citizenship?
– Nate Eldredge
Apr 21 at 23:50
1
If you're lucky, you'll get selected for it randomly. That happens routinely for my wife and mother in law. I'm still not sure why.
– phoog
Apr 22 at 3:57
@phoog, My sister-in-law also gets routinely selected. I think it might be age-related (or age + gender + other things I don't know).
– Dennis
Apr 23 at 16:57
add a comment |Â
What is your citizenship?
– Nate Eldredge
Apr 21 at 23:50
1
If you're lucky, you'll get selected for it randomly. That happens routinely for my wife and mother in law. I'm still not sure why.
– phoog
Apr 22 at 3:57
@phoog, My sister-in-law also gets routinely selected. I think it might be age-related (or age + gender + other things I don't know).
– Dennis
Apr 23 at 16:57
What is your citizenship?
– Nate Eldredge
Apr 21 at 23:50
What is your citizenship?
– Nate Eldredge
Apr 21 at 23:50
1
1
If you're lucky, you'll get selected for it randomly. That happens routinely for my wife and mother in law. I'm still not sure why.
– phoog
Apr 22 at 3:57
If you're lucky, you'll get selected for it randomly. That happens routinely for my wife and mother in law. I'm still not sure why.
– phoog
Apr 22 at 3:57
@phoog, My sister-in-law also gets routinely selected. I think it might be age-related (or age + gender + other things I don't know).
– Dennis
Apr 23 at 16:57
@phoog, My sister-in-law also gets routinely selected. I think it might be age-related (or age + gender + other things I don't know).
– Dennis
Apr 23 at 16:57
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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).
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
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The page you link to is craftily worded. "TSA PreCheck application program membership is only available to...." That's not the same as "TSA PreCheck is only available to...."
– phoog
Apr 22 at 4:03
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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.
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
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2 Answers
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active
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active
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up vote
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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).
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
1
The page you link to is craftily worded. "TSA PreCheck application program membership is only available to...." That's not the same as "TSA PreCheck is only available to...."
– phoog
Apr 22 at 4:03
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
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).
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
1
The page you link to is craftily worded. "TSA PreCheck application program membership is only available to...." That's not the same as "TSA PreCheck is only available to...."
– phoog
Apr 22 at 4:03
add a comment |Â
up vote
2
down vote
up vote
2
down vote
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).
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
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).
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
answered Apr 22 at 0:52
Zach Lipton
54.3k9162223
54.3k9162223
1
The page you link to is craftily worded. "TSA PreCheck application program membership is only available to...." That's not the same as "TSA PreCheck is only available to...."
– phoog
Apr 22 at 4:03
add a comment |Â
1
The page you link to is craftily worded. "TSA PreCheck application program membership is only available to...." That's not the same as "TSA PreCheck is only available to...."
– phoog
Apr 22 at 4:03
1
1
The page you link to is craftily worded. "TSA PreCheck application program membership is only available to...." That's not the same as "TSA PreCheck is only available to...."
– phoog
Apr 22 at 4:03
The page you link to is craftily worded. "TSA PreCheck application program membership is only available to...." That's not the same as "TSA PreCheck is only available to...."
– phoog
Apr 22 at 4:03
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
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.
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
Aganju
16.6k53666
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
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.
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
Aganju
16.6k53666
add a comment |Â
up vote
0
down vote
up vote
0
down vote
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.
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
Aganju
16.6k53666
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.
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
Aganju
16.6k53666
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
Aganju
16.6k53666
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
Aganju
16.6k53666
answered Apr 23 at 10:06
Aganju
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What is your citizenship?
– Nate Eldredge
Apr 21 at 23:50
1
If you're lucky, you'll get selected for it randomly. That happens routinely for my wife and mother in law. I'm still not sure why.
– phoog
Apr 22 at 3:57
@phoog, My sister-in-law also gets routinely selected. I think it might be age-related (or age + gender + other things I don't know).
– Dennis
Apr 23 at 16:57