You can begin the application online via GOES from anywhere in the world with a web connection. If you receive conditional approval, you will be required to schedule an interview at one of the GlobalEntry enrollment centers anywhere in the country. You will need to show up in person so that the officers can interview you and scan your fingerprints and passport. So, you might want to use the time awaiting your background checks to clear by starting to think about which GE office you might like to visit. Could make for a nice long weekend trip!