Archived: Global Entry Renewal [2013-2018]
Jun 26, 2016, 3:20 pm
#301
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Your wife's GE as you found out is expired. Yours is valid until its expiration date. I thought SFO was scheduling interviews 24/7 until sometime in August?
Jun 27, 2016, 8:50 am
#302
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Slightly different scenario for me, but maybe this is useful to some. My GE subscription expired last month, so I applied for renewal on 5/31. My approval came in this morning 6/25 with no interview required. Those 3 weeks without pre-check were horrendous and I'm so happy to have it back!
Jun 27, 2016, 12:35 pm
#303
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I'm happy to say that my GE renewal was approved without an interview.
I had been concerned because when I logged in and first looked at what was required for the renewal, a red message popped up saying that renewal would (definitely, not might) require a new interview.
In the meantime, I had visited a couple new slightly naughty countries, although my overall travel pattern didn't change: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand instead of Turkey and additional trips to China rather than Russia.
ADDED. My approval letter came from JFK, which is where I did my initial interview, before MSP had GE.
I had been concerned because when I logged in and first looked at what was required for the renewal, a red message popped up saying that renewal would (definitely, not might) require a new interview.
In the meantime, I had visited a couple new slightly naughty countries, although my overall travel pattern didn't change: Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand instead of Turkey and additional trips to China rather than Russia.
ADDED. My approval letter came from JFK, which is where I did my initial interview, before MSP had GE.
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Jun 27, 2016, 12:39 pm
#304
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I applied for RENEWAL on June 8th at about 6 pm and was approved for renewal without a new interview about an hour ago, around 1 pm on June 27th. I'm so happy not to have to stalk the appointment (non)availability at MSP, drive to the Canadian border, or fly to some place with interviews available around a heavy summer travel schedule.
Jun 27, 2016, 1:18 pm
#305
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I applied for RENEWAL on June 8th at about 6 pm and was approved for renewal without a new interview about an hour ago, around 1 pm on June 27th. I'm so happy not to have to stalk the appointment (non)availability at MSP, drive to the Canadian border, or fly to some place with interviews available around a heavy summer travel schedule.
Jun 27, 2016, 1:35 pm
#306
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I tend to agree, although they might keep it valid once you've submitted a renewal application. I suppose the problem is someone might delay their interview forever so that they never have a basis to reject (although that could be handled by providing only a short extension - e.g. 60 days).
Jun 27, 2016, 2:05 pm
#307
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I tend to agree, although they might keep it valid once you've submitted a renewal application. I suppose the problem is someone might delay their interview forever so that they never have a basis to reject (although that could be handled by providing only a short extension - e.g. 60 days).
Unless someone has been following this sub forum on FT, he/she would have no way of knowing what to expect about current processing and interview times.
Jun 27, 2016, 2:10 pm
#308
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I tend to agree, although they might keep it valid once you've submitted a renewal application. I suppose the problem is someone might delay their interview forever so that they never have a basis to reject (although that could be handled by providing only a short extension - e.g. 60 days).
Jun 28, 2016, 5:09 pm
#309
Join Date: Dec 2010
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The problem is that there's no warning about the amount of time required or the lack of availability of interview appointments.
Unless someone has been following this sub forum on FT, he/she would have no way of knowing what to expect about current processing and interview times.
Unless someone has been following this sub forum on FT, he/she would have no way of knowing what to expect about current processing and interview times.
Now, my birthday is months after hers, but we both got the warning email on the same day. Looking back, we both applied for GE in March 2011. So, they are sending the warnings 5 years after the application date, which could be only days before the actual expiration, depending on your birthday. It would have been nice to get a warning 6 months before the birthday!
Any experiences with walking in for an interview at the SFO office? What time of day is best?
Jun 28, 2016, 5:47 pm
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Jul 1, 2016, 10:22 pm
#313
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I still think you are better off declaring then lying. Some agents will deny you right away for lying. The fact that you haven't been denied is a good sign.
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!
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 8, 2016, 10:55 am
#314
Join Date: Apr 2009
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Applied for renewal on June 19.
Conditional Approval received on July 8.
First open interview date at IAD was September 9.
Conditional Approval received on July 8.
First open interview date at IAD was September 9.
Jul 17, 2016, 8:53 am
#315
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GE Renewal- what % do not get interviewed?
My renewal earlier this year required a repeat interview. The wife just renewed and no mention of an interview. The new expiration date is 5 years in the future. Anyone have a notion as to what percentage of renewals do not get interviewed? Is it just random or are there algorithms determining the process? I do have many nmore foreign trips than she does fwiw