Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Jun 11, 2009, 8:54 am
#196
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Jun 15, 2009, 11:11 pm
#197
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SFO/SJC -> UME/ARN -> IAD/DCA
Programs: AAPLT, SK/G, A3/G
Posts: 721
Damn, this is my punishment for not reading FT more often!!! I applied for NEXUS & GE at the same time was was charged $150. Had I read FT I would've done Nexus first and save myself $100!
My GE is approved and I'm flying down Thursday for my interview/enrollment. Waiting for NEXUS approval.
My GE is approved and I'm flying down Thursday for my interview/enrollment. Waiting for NEXUS approval.
Jun 16, 2009, 7:25 pm
#198
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: BOS
Posts: 3,534
Damn, this is my punishment for not reading FT more often!!! I applied for NEXUS & GE at the same time was was charged $150. Had I read FT I would've done Nexus first and save myself $100!
My GE is approved and I'm flying down Thursday for my interview/enrollment. Waiting for NEXUS approval.
My GE is approved and I'm flying down Thursday for my interview/enrollment. Waiting for NEXUS approval.
If your time is worth more than $50 to you, applying for GE alone may save you some hassle.
Jun 17, 2009, 6:25 am
#199
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: SPI
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Applied about 1 week ago, got my "conditional approval" today and have an "interview" with CBP tomorrow at ORD.
Hope this thing is as simple and helpful as IRIS is in the UK!!
Dave
Hope this thing is as simple and helpful as IRIS is in the UK!!
Dave
Jun 19, 2009, 10:29 am
#200
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Interview took 20 minutes or so, with a couple of simple questions about travel patterns. I had the sense that it was mostly just conversational. Letter arrived in email today: I'm in.
Seems like the process would be difficult to streamline much more than this.
Good work so far CBP!
Dave
Seems like the process would be difficult to streamline much more than this.
Good work so far CBP!
Dave
Jun 19, 2009, 12:08 pm
#201
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,775
Had my interview yesterday at IAD. Worked like a charm and the questions are very conversational about travel pattern and addresses in the US.
I have a German passport with a permanent resident card.
Looking forward to escape the IAD zoo in the future, just not sure how it is supposed to work in the mid field terminal immigration if they back you up at the escalators and don't even let you go downstairs. Had this a couple times last summer and it is always a complete circus.
Also does anybody happen to know when SFO opens ?
I have a German passport with a permanent resident card.
Looking forward to escape the IAD zoo in the future, just not sure how it is supposed to work in the mid field terminal immigration if they back you up at the escalators and don't even let you go downstairs. Had this a couple times last summer and it is always a complete circus.
Also does anybody happen to know when SFO opens ?
Jun 23, 2009, 10:43 am
#202
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Location: ORD
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Interview took 20 minutes or so, with a couple of simple questions about travel patterns. I had the sense that it was mostly just conversational. Letter arrived in email today: I'm in.
Seems like the process would be difficult to streamline much more than this.
Good work so far CBP!
Dave
Seems like the process would be difficult to streamline much more than this.
Good work so far CBP!
Dave
I'm confused about your "email letter" since I've never gotten anything emailed to me, but the online system shows we're both completed.
All pretty painless, and it seemed like they chose the interviewers for their people skills.
The fun part was getting the very stern warning about how if we're caught lying even once we'll be bounced out of the program.
Jun 23, 2009, 10:49 am
#203
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Originally Posted by CBP
Re: You have been approved to participate in the Global Entry Entry program Membership #123456789
Dear bseller:
We are pleased to inform you that your U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Global Entry program membership has been approved. You can begin using the program immediately.
Please visit globalentry.gov to review the program criteria for detail information.
As a reminder, you must closely adhere to the program requirements and any violation of law or regulation may lead to the revocation of your program participation, and could result in the issuance of a penalty, seizure action, or criminal prosecution. Please periodically review the program requirements provided during your enrollment interview. Thank you for applying to the CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs. For more information regarding your program choice, please contact an enrollment center nearest you, or visit globalentry.gov.
Respectfully,
Director, Trusted Traveler Programs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Dear bseller:
We are pleased to inform you that your U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Global Entry program membership has been approved. You can begin using the program immediately.
Please visit globalentry.gov to review the program criteria for detail information.
As a reminder, you must closely adhere to the program requirements and any violation of law or regulation may lead to the revocation of your program participation, and could result in the issuance of a penalty, seizure action, or criminal prosecution. Please periodically review the program requirements provided during your enrollment interview. Thank you for applying to the CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs. For more information regarding your program choice, please contact an enrollment center nearest you, or visit globalentry.gov.
Respectfully,
Director, Trusted Traveler Programs
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Jun 30, 2009, 1:25 am
#205
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 2K, Marriott Platinium, Global Entry, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 370
Jun 30, 2009, 11:48 am
#206
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Atlanta
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Marriott Silver, Starwood Platinum
Posts: 3,656
I'm going for the interview tomorrow so I'll try to remember to ask. This was a fairly quick turnaround process compared to other checks I've had to do with the airline....interesting.
Jun 30, 2009, 12:11 pm
#207
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I'm hopeful that your guy will know more than my interviewer. 
My guy was truly very nice and all, but I asked about SFO and he said "soon" but I am guessing the folks doing the interviewing just aren't "in the loop" w/r/t those sorts of things.
Good luck!
Dave
My guy was truly very nice and all, but I asked about SFO and he said "soon" but I am guessing the folks doing the interviewing just aren't "in the loop" w/r/t those sorts of things.Good luck!
Dave
Jun 30, 2009, 6:13 pm
#208
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Location Location (San Francisco)
Programs: Hyatt Globalist, airline free agent
Posts: 729
The list of GE enrollment centers is HERE.
Did I do something wrong?
Jun 30, 2009, 9:58 pm
#209
Join Date: May 2007
Location: DEN
Programs: UA 2K, Marriott Platinium, Global Entry, Hyatt Diamond
Posts: 370
Weird. When scheduling my interview the dropdown had a number of other locations. I scheduled my interview for Seattle - Enrollment Center: Seattle Urban Enrollment Center, Address: 7277 PERIMETER ROAD SOUTH RM 116 KING COUNTY INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BOEING FIELD, SEATTLE, WA, 98108
Did I do something wrong?
Did I do something wrong?
Jul 3, 2009, 4:25 pm
#210
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: London
Programs: AA EXP, SPG Plt
Posts: 2,607
Really upset
I'm really upset after paying and filling out the form, I cannot schedule an interview on weekends in MIA. Anyone gotten around this? It's highly misleading since the site lists the MIA hours as Monday-Sunday, yet the form clearly blocks out MIA airport on weekends. This means I will not be able to schedule my appointment at all.