Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
Jun 30, 2016, 6:29 pm
#3796
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
I suspect that this varies greatly by airport. I've been checking regularly (perhaps not obsessively) 2-3 times a week for open slots at my home airport PDX. I got conditional approval in March. My interview is currently scheduled in November. My family's international travel is July, August, and October. PDX interviews are currently scheduling in February 2017. I know I could get an earlier slot at another airport, but don't want to fly all 4 of us around just for the TSA.
Have you tried to get just one close in appointment for your family? Many have reported success bringing a family member. Some are successful bringing a family of four to first appointment. You may wish to give it a try also.
Good luck and let us know your result.
Jun 30, 2016, 8:12 pm
#3797
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 3
Maybe. I wonder if, depending on location, there is a supervisor that finalizes the actual approval. We live near the border, so maybe applications get a little more attention here. Don't know. But that's why I posted my experience in case someone else has a delay of official approval after their GE interview.
Jun 30, 2016, 10:39 pm
#3798
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,872
no update for app filed on June 7th. Looks like saying YES for failure to declare food item at custom inspection years ago is causing the delay? I wasn't asked to pay any fine just warning at the time.
Jun 30, 2016, 10:45 pm
#3799
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Minneapolis: DL DM charter 2.3MM
Programs: A3*Gold, SPG Plat, HyattDiamond, MarriottPP, LHW exAccess, ICI, Raffles Amb, NW PE MM, TWA Gold MM
Posts: 100,399
Jul 1, 2016, 7:04 am
#3800
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 65
Maybe. I wonder if, depending on location, there is a supervisor that finalizes the actual approval. We live near the border, so maybe applications get a little more attention here. Don't know. But that's why I posted my experience in case someone else has a delay of official approval after their GE interview.
Jul 1, 2016, 7:10 am
#3801
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 65
After I filled out the application, I remembered I had a similar incident (beef jerky) over 10 years ago. I wasn't fined either but my luggage was searched. I had totally forgotten about this until after I read flyer talk. I wished I could have modified my application.
I expected the Customs guy to ask about it and he ended up not. I was already ready to say that I had learned my lesson, deeply regret it, etc... Which is all true - I would often travel with my Mom's service dog and I would declare the dog, declare the dog food, etc.... The Customs guy would laugh at each time but I wasn't going to get caught again.
I think you did the right thing by being honest and think you will be approved.
Jul 1, 2016, 8:05 am
#3802
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Pasadena,Ca.,US.
Programs: AA, Delta, United, SPG plat, Hyatt dia
Posts: 7,140
hmmm? I never got the notice of change in status email. I just kept checking and lucked out with an appointment the next day (today) in Otay Mesa (San Diego border crossing). Not really looking forward to the holiday weekend traffic but I am happy to get this out of the way
Jul 1, 2016, 9:10 am
#3804
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 1
Applied: 12 Jun 16
Approved: 1 Jul 16
1st available appoint in Denver: 14 Dec 16
Approved: 1 Jul 16
1st available appoint in Denver: 14 Dec 16
Jul 1, 2016, 9:55 am
#3805
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 4
Applied: 6/11 @2:30pm et
Conditional Approval: 06/30 @11pm et
Interview scheduled: 07/19 @EWR (There were earlier times available for next week at EWR, but they conflicted with my work schedule)
Interview completed 7/19
Approval email received 10 minutes after appointment
Conditional Approval: 06/30 @11pm et
Interview scheduled: 07/19 @EWR (There were earlier times available for next week at EWR, but they conflicted with my work schedule)
Interview completed 7/19
Approval email received 10 minutes after appointment
Last edited by Steve T; Jul 19, 2016 at 9:11 pm Reason: Update
Jul 1, 2016, 10:39 am
#3806
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,872
You did the right thing. You are better to be honest.
After I filled out the application, I remembered I had a similar incident (beef jerky) over 10 years ago. I wasn't fined either but my luggage was searched. I had totally forgotten about this until after I read flyer talk. I wished I could have modified my application.
I expected the Customs guy to ask about it and he ended up not. I was already ready to say that I had learned my lesson, deeply regret it, etc... Which is all true - I would often travel with my Mom's service dog and I would declare the dog, declare the dog food, etc.... The Customs guy would laugh at each time but I wasn't going to get caught again.
I think you did the right thing by being honest and think you will be approved.
After I filled out the application, I remembered I had a similar incident (beef jerky) over 10 years ago. I wasn't fined either but my luggage was searched. I had totally forgotten about this until after I read flyer talk. I wished I could have modified my application.
I expected the Customs guy to ask about it and he ended up not. I was already ready to say that I had learned my lesson, deeply regret it, etc... Which is all true - I would often travel with my Mom's service dog and I would declare the dog, declare the dog food, etc.... The Customs guy would laugh at each time but I wasn't going to get caught again.
I think you did the right thing by being honest and think you will be approved.
Jul 1, 2016, 11:29 am
#3808
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 65
It is possible anyone who marks anything may be sent through a different process. Just guessing but they can easily deny you so I wouldn't worry too much if you are still pending.
I had people apply after me who were approved a few days before me. No rhyme or reason. It is nerve wracking - I know!
Jul 1, 2016, 12:45 pm
#3809
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Madison, WI
Posts: 7
Applied and paid on June 9, 2016.
Conditional approval granted on June 28, 2016 at 5:09am ET.
I have an interview scheduled at ORD for a time I know I'll be through in October. Wanted to get in to the MKE (Milwaukee) interview location at Mitchell Airport, but there are absolutely no available appointments. Blerg.
I'll be flying through ORD in about 4 weeks, so I have the ubiquitous script running (two instances) to find earlier appointments at both ORD and MKE. Fingers crossed...
Conditional approval granted on June 28, 2016 at 5:09am ET.
I have an interview scheduled at ORD for a time I know I'll be through in October. Wanted to get in to the MKE (Milwaukee) interview location at Mitchell Airport, but there are absolutely no available appointments. Blerg.
I'll be flying through ORD in about 4 weeks, so I have the ubiquitous script running (two instances) to find earlier appointments at both ORD and MKE. Fingers crossed...
Jul 1, 2016, 12:51 pm
#3810
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: ATL
Programs: DL, Hilton Gold, PriorityPass
Posts: 89
Applied: 6/12 @ 8 pm et
Conditionally approved: 7/1 @ 2:30 pm et
Interview Scheduled: @ATL 9/29
Conditionally approved: 7/1 @ 2:30 pm et
Interview Scheduled: @ATL 9/29