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Global Entry - US Citizens & LPRs First Time Applicants' Timelines & Information
Feb 22, 2023, 4:44 am
#2177
Join Date: Feb 2023
Posts: 4
Well glad to know I am not alone. Applied early November for me, my husband, and two kids (ages 8 and 11). All of us are still pending. Not sure what kind of sordid past my kids could have. I was really hoping to get it before we leave for Spain in March but doesn't look like that is going to happen.
Feb 22, 2023, 11:47 am
#2178
Join Date: Feb 2022
Posts: 15
Feb 22, 2023, 11:52 am
#2179
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
Well glad to know I am not alone. Applied early November for me, my husband, and two kids (ages 8 and 11). All of us are still pending. Not sure what kind of sordid past my kids could have. I was really hoping to get it before we leave for Spain in March but doesn't look like that is going to happen.
Feb 22, 2023, 2:07 pm
#2180
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: SF Bay Area
Posts: 221
Both my father and a friend's 11 month-old had pending conditional approvals when they left for international trips. Then about 2 days before their scheduled international flights back to the US, they got the conditional approval and were able to do enrollment on arrival. And just to clarify, these are two separate families/trips.
I know it's only 2 data points, but wouldn't be surprised if the timing somewhat tied to those return flights
Airlines ask for passport information before check-in to verify you're able to enter the country.
I know it's only 2 data points, but wouldn't be surprised if the timing somewhat tied to those return flights
Airlines ask for passport information before check-in to verify you're able to enter the country.
Last edited by EmpressRouge; Feb 22, 2023 at 4:55 pm
Feb 22, 2023, 4:01 pm
#2181
Join Date: Jun 2022
Programs: AAdvantage | MileagePlus | Avios | SkyMiles
Posts: 23
Both my father and a friend's 11 month-old both had pending conditional approvals when they left for international trips. Then about 2 days before their scheduled international flights back to the US, they got the conditional approval and were able to do enrollment on arrival. And just to clarify, these are two separate families/trips.
I know it's only 2 data points, but wouldn't be surprised if the timing somewhat tied to those return flights Airlines ask for passport information before check-in to verify you're able to enter the country.
I know it's only 2 data points, but wouldn't be surprised if the timing somewhat tied to those return flights
Airlines ask for passport information before check-in to verify you're able to enter the country.
Mar 1, 2023, 5:38 pm
#2184
Join Date: Jun 2022
Programs: AAdvantage | MileagePlus | Avios | SkyMiles
Posts: 23
I got them to issue a ticket to research why it's taking so long. Wait time for them to research is 3 to 8 weeks.
In the meantime I went ahead and signed up for TSA Precheck because that is supposed to go quick, like 3-5 days. That was 8 days ago. Something tells me this is going to get stretched out too.
Mar 4, 2023, 6:03 am
#2185
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: OSH
Programs: SWRR, HH, SM, TSA Pre
Posts: 757
What is the recommended method for applying at this point? Apply, get conditional approval and then start scouring for appointment times? Or find an appointment time and then apply? Is there a time limit on how long conditional approval is good for?
Mar 4, 2023, 6:46 am
#2186
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: VPS
Programs: IHG Diamond, Delta PM, Hilton Gold, Accor Gold, Marriott Silver
Posts: 7,268
Conditional approval gives you two years to do the interview and given how opaque conditional approval is- there’s no pattern on who gets it in two business days and who gets stuck in the queue for six months or more- the best thing to do is apply today and then sort out the interview process after that.
Mar 10, 2023, 6:20 am
#2187
Join Date: Jun 2022
Posts: 6
Quick update from my post last year...
My Brother in law, my wife, and myself applied for GE at the end of March.
I got conditional approval within 2 days and my wife got it within 3 days.
My Brother in law is still waiting. He has a clean record and the only difference is that we have traveled internationally several times while he just got his Passport this year.
My Brother in law is still waiting on his approval. It's been a year since he submitted his app. He emailed them back in early fall/late summer and they just said it's taking longer than expected to process applications.
My Brother in law, my wife, and myself applied for GE at the end of March.
I got conditional approval within 2 days and my wife got it within 3 days.
My Brother in law is still waiting. He has a clean record and the only difference is that we have traveled internationally several times while he just got his Passport this year.
Mar 11, 2023, 11:32 am
#2188
Join Date: Jun 2022
Programs: AAdvantage | MileagePlus | Avios | SkyMiles
Posts: 23
I've travelled internationally as well, but now at 295 days waiting on my CA. On top of that I decided to just apply for TSA PreCheck so at least I'd have that for my next trip at the end of the month. It says 3-5 days. That was 17 days ago. I think one of their database developers doesn't like me.
Mar 17, 2023, 4:41 pm
#2189
Join Date: Mar 2023
Posts: 1
Pretty floored by how quickly my GE application went through. I was prepared for the worst, and am feeling very lucky. Applied on 2023-03-15, received Conditional Approval early this morning (2023-03-17). Found a nearby appointment within a month of now (and could have had one sooner if I chose a different location). Here are a couple other details in case they affect things: 1) US Citizen; 2) I applied for TSA PreCheck on 2023-02-14 (expected GE to take longer so did PreC as I have a couple credits available), was approved on 2023-02-24; 3) I have a couple international flights booked in May, both have my passport information and KTN in their systems.
Mar 20, 2023, 2:55 pm
#2190
Join Date: Jun 2022
Programs: AAdvantage | MileagePlus | Avios | SkyMiles
Posts: 23
Holy crap... I actually have good news this time!
ME
Applied: 05/20/22
CA: 03/18/23 (302 days (9 months, 3 weeks, 5 days))
Interview: 03/20/23
Final Approval: xx/xx/xx
Looks like I may be able to use this service when I come back into the country after all!!
ME
Applied: 05/20/22
CA: 03/18/23 (302 days (9 months, 3 weeks, 5 days))
Interview: 03/20/23
Final Approval: xx/xx/xx
Looks like I may be able to use this service when I come back into the country after all!!