Approval and Question
I just had my GE interview this morning, overall process was a breeze and I was in and out within 10 minutes.
However, the officer noted an 'IR' flag on my profile that was added in 2022 when a K-9 had flagged my luggage, I went through Agricultural scanner and inspection, but the spice mix in my luggage was deemed admissible by the officer and nothing was discarded. I had noted in my declarations that I had this in my luggage, so it was all check and release.
After this morning, I'm now concerned that this flag is permanently on my profile and may lead to being screened every time despite GE.
Is there any input/ advice on this? Any actions I can take to remove this flag? Does it go away after certain years?
PS- details of IR from google AI summary-
In CBP internal systems and travel records, "IR" typically stands for "Intensified Review" or "Inspection Required." This flag indicates that your luggage, cargo, or documentation was subject to a more thorough agricultural check than a standard screening, usually because a previous entry flagged prohibited food, plants, or soil.