What Documents are Required/Acceptable for the Global Entry Interview?
Jun 26, 2016, 11:17 am
#46
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They did not even see the conditional approval letter for neither of us.
Jun 26, 2016, 11:19 am
#47
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You should be fine. I all of that plus my utilities bill and only got asked for my passport. Agent asked me was I still living at the same address and was I still employed with the Federal government. Yes to both but no proof asked for.
Jun 26, 2016, 12:58 pm
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Pretty much the same for me. Since I was a scheduled appointment, he didn't need to see the letter. Honestly, I've had experiences ordering take out food that were more ... involved than my GE interview.
Jun 27, 2016, 8:05 am
#50
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No but you may be asked to explain the difference. I'd make sure I had some other document(s) that shows my current address like a lease/rental agreement, utility bill, etc.
Jun 27, 2016, 8:35 am
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Jun 27, 2016, 8:45 am
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If your state requires you to have changed your address on the driver's license by now, I would do that before going for the GE interview.
Jul 28, 2016, 9:39 pm
#53
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Lady523 and I got GE in 2012. The application asked for convictions, not arrests. Interview was at SFO.
We brought passports.
The interviewer asked me about arrests, even traffic violations. The interviewer knew all the answers and the interview was really a truth telling test. He prompted me along when he asked about specific events in the 1970's (there were a bunch and I couldn't recall every detail. He had it all in front of him). He did not request any court documents from my checkered past. I was passed then and there. But Lady523, interviewed by a different officer, had one disorderly conduct arrest in the 80's, and was required to provide the court disposition of that case for her approval. Fortunately she was able to phone and find a clerk in the courthouse - cross-country on the East Coast - who was willing to dig through boxes of paper files in the basement and found the document. Nothing from that far back had been digitized. She was given like 6 weeks to produce the document. She scanned and emailed it to the CPB officer directly. She was approved that day.
Lesson here is don't lie. Its all on your permanent record, just like they told you in high school.
We brought passports.
The interviewer asked me about arrests, even traffic violations. The interviewer knew all the answers and the interview was really a truth telling test. He prompted me along when he asked about specific events in the 1970's (there were a bunch and I couldn't recall every detail. He had it all in front of him). He did not request any court documents from my checkered past. I was passed then and there. But Lady523, interviewed by a different officer, had one disorderly conduct arrest in the 80's, and was required to provide the court disposition of that case for her approval. Fortunately she was able to phone and find a clerk in the courthouse - cross-country on the East Coast - who was willing to dig through boxes of paper files in the basement and found the document. Nothing from that far back had been digitized. She was given like 6 weeks to produce the document. She scanned and emailed it to the CPB officer directly. She was approved that day.
Lesson here is don't lie. Its all on your permanent record, just like they told you in high school.
Jul 28, 2016, 10:18 pm
#54
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Lady523 and I got GE in 2012. The application asked for convictions, not arrests. Interview was at SFO.
We brought passports.
The interviewer asked me about arrests, even traffic violations. The interviewer knew all the answers and the interview was really a truth telling test. He prompted me along when he asked about specific events in the 1970's (there were a bunch and I couldn't recall every detail. He had it all in front of him). He did not request any court documents from my checkered past. I was passed then and there. But Lady523, interviewed by a different officer, had one disorderly conduct arrest in the 80's, and was required to provide the court disposition of that case for her approval. Fortunately she was able to phone and find a clerk in the courthouse - cross-country on the East Coast - who was willing to dig through boxes of paper files in the basement and found the document. Nothing from that far back had been digitized. She was given like 6 weeks to produce the document. She scanned and emailed it to the CPB officer directly. She was approved that day.
Lesson here is don't lie. Its all on your permanent record, just like they told you in high school.
We brought passports.
The interviewer asked me about arrests, even traffic violations. The interviewer knew all the answers and the interview was really a truth telling test. He prompted me along when he asked about specific events in the 1970's (there were a bunch and I couldn't recall every detail. He had it all in front of him). He did not request any court documents from my checkered past. I was passed then and there. But Lady523, interviewed by a different officer, had one disorderly conduct arrest in the 80's, and was required to provide the court disposition of that case for her approval. Fortunately she was able to phone and find a clerk in the courthouse - cross-country on the East Coast - who was willing to dig through boxes of paper files in the basement and found the document. Nothing from that far back had been digitized. She was given like 6 weeks to produce the document. She scanned and emailed it to the CPB officer directly. She was approved that day.
Lesson here is don't lie. Its all on your permanent record, just like they told you in high school.
Oct 24, 2016, 10:04 am
#55
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GE Interview tomorrow - don't have driver's license!
Hi all.. I applied for and got my conditional approval a couple of weeks ago and have my interview tomorrow at the US Embassy in London (I was lucky - snagged a cancellation as all the slots were gone!).
When I applied, I remember having to provide details of my (UK) driving license. Problem is, I don't have it with me right now (long story!). I have my passports and other photo ID (passport card from Ireland), and other proofs of address (utility and council tax bills).
Will I be OK without the DL?
When I applied, I remember having to provide details of my (UK) driving license. Problem is, I don't have it with me right now (long story!). I have my passports and other photo ID (passport card from Ireland), and other proofs of address (utility and council tax bills).
Will I be OK without the DL?
Oct 24, 2016, 10:57 am
#56
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I would have thought so. What if you didn’t have a DL? In the US you can get an ID from the DMV (DVLC equivalent) but I don’t think you can in the UK.
Your passport and other IDs should IMO work, but you could call them up first...
Your passport and other IDs should IMO work, but you could call them up first...
Oct 24, 2016, 11:04 am
#57
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You are required to bring the conditional approval letter, your passport(s), a Permanent Resident (Green) Card (if applicable) and a document proving your residency. Your utility and tax bills will suffice for the latter.
Oct 24, 2016, 1:54 pm
#58
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Phew. Thanks. I'll post back how I get on.
Oct 24, 2016, 4:03 pm
#59
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So the question is (A) whether they care about non-US DL's (maybe, or maybe not), and (B) whether they need to verify your DL data, just as they verify passport and visa data during the interview.
I applied without a DL, but I was told that if at any point I get a DL, then I have to bring it to an enrollment center. (Note: I'm a US non-resident, but still eligible for a US DL, so it's not clear if the same requirement extends to those who only have foreign DL's.)
Oct 24, 2016, 4:49 pm
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It isn't that you have to have a DL, but if you do have a DL they require you to declare it as part of the application.
So the question is (A) whether they care about non-US DL's (maybe, or maybe not), and (B) whether they need to verify your DL data, just as they verify passport and visa data during the interview.
I applied without a DL, but I was told that if at any point I get a DL, then I have to bring it to an enrollment center. (Note: I'm a US non-resident, but still eligible for a US DL, so it's not clear if the same requirement extends to those who only have foreign DL's.)
So the question is (A) whether they care about non-US DL's (maybe, or maybe not), and (B) whether they need to verify your DL data, just as they verify passport and visa data during the interview.
I applied without a DL, but I was told that if at any point I get a DL, then I have to bring it to an enrollment center. (Note: I'm a US non-resident, but still eligible for a US DL, so it's not clear if the same requirement extends to those who only have foreign DL's.)
[Y]ou must bring with you the following original documents to the enrollment center:
- This Letter inviting you to an interview;
- A valid passport or permanent resident card. If you travel using more than one passport, please bring them to the interview so that the information can be added to your file. This provides you with the ability to use either passport at the Global Entry kiosk;
- Documents providing evidence of residency. Examples are a drivers license (if the address is current), mortgage statement, rental payment statement, utility bill, etc.
- If you are a UK citizen and applied for Global Entry, and you are not a U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder) you must bring an original copy of your ACRO Disclosure Certificate (police certificate) to the interview.