Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Jun 2, 2009, 10:03 am
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Upon further reading of the Flex program, there are US CPB GOES agents staffed at Schiphol so it seems I can get at least registered with GOES at AMS. Whatever the heck that means. I'll worry about this once my application is accepted.
Jun 2, 2009, 12:37 pm
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Upon further reading of the Flex program, there are US CPB GOES agents staffed at Schiphol so it seems I can get at least registered with GOES at AMS. Whatever the heck that means. I'll worry about this once my application is accepted.
Jun 2, 2009, 12:47 pm
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GOES = Global Online Enrollment System. (Computer Program/Website)
Jun 2, 2009, 1:07 pm
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Yes I registered with GOES on the Flex website and paid something like a €79 GOES fee plus the Flex fee plus Dutch VAT for a total of €100
Jun 2, 2009, 1:59 pm
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The agent who did my in-person interview suggested I keep a mostly filled-out customs form in my passport in case the machine is down, etc.
That way, I don't lose any time and just input the flight info, sign and date and it's ready to go.
Looking forward to using this weekend on a MR to FRA through IAD!
That way, I don't lose any time and just input the flight info, sign and date and it's ready to go.
Looking forward to using this weekend on a MR to FRA through IAD!
Jun 2, 2009, 2:04 pm
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Not necessarily. I renewed my expired NEXUS. Then I applied for (no additional cost) Global Entry. I was approved and used it at the kiosk at IAH a week later. Because I already had NEXUS, I didn't have to go for an interview/scans. There was a CBP person at the kiosk, but no comments about my non-existent sticker.
Jun 2, 2009, 2:11 pm
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Jun 2, 2009, 3:14 pm
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Jun 2, 2009, 10:26 pm
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As a recent data point, used Global Entry at LAX yesterday coming back on UA from SYD. Was towards the back in E+ but appeared to be the first using the GE kiosk. As such, passed a number of people that were up in C, at least so far as I was able to tell. Got to Customs exit within the first couple of people off of the bird (Customs officer was still smoking and joking when I got up there). Was GE worth it? Mos def. 
Jun 3, 2009, 7:53 am
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Not necessarily. I renewed my expired NEXUS. Then I applied for (no additional cost) Global Entry. I was approved and used it at the kiosk at IAH a week later. Because I already had NEXUS, I didn't have to go for an interview/scans. There was a CBP person at the kiosk, but no comments about my non-existent sticker.
I see others already covered it as well.
Jun 3, 2009, 12:09 pm
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Just an update on my application. I'm at the 2 weeks plus point, and my status is still "pending review". They had no problem charging my CC the $100, however.
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Jun 3, 2009, 9:48 pm
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Depending on a number of factors, it could take a bit longer for them to complete your background investigation. These factors include:
- how frequently you travel into/out of the country
- how complex your address/employment history is
- whether you have a record of any kind with any federal, state, or local authorities--any kind of criminal convictions could disqualify you, especially if they involved smuggling or another high-risk crime from the perspective of travel/transportation
- whether you have ever been found in violation of immigration/customs regulations
- how easy/difficult it is to verify the details you provided on your application
Jun 3, 2009, 9:51 pm
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Actually, no in both cases. You will get a little sticker for the back of your passport (either at the interview, or by stopping by any enrollment office after you have been approved for membership). But this sticker is not required in order to use the kiosks.
Secondly, CBP does not use retina scans for GlobalEntry. Instead, you use digital fingerprints to confirm your identity at the kiosks. You might be thinking of NEXUS, which uses retina scans at the machines located at airports inside Canada.
Jun 4, 2009, 12:02 am
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Reading this thread got me interested in GE, I have two questions: (1)If an airport is listed does that mean that all terminals are included--JFK is listed, but they don't specify if aa (terminal 8) has a kiosk, (2)If you renew your passport during the 5 year period, do you have to reapply (and pay the fee again
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