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May 22, 2011 | 9:14 pm

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Originally Posted by ilovetofly

I used GE for the first time. It was fast and easy at the kiosk.

Upon exiting the customs, I had to show my passport. Then, I was greeted with another custom agent for additional screening.

I was asked questions such as

Where did your flight originate?
What country did you visit?
What is your flight number?
Where are you heading to?
What was the purpose of your trip?
Did you bring any duty free items?
Did you bring any food/fruits?

I answered them as he completed a form.

I thought GE was supposed to streamline the process.

Sounds like you had a CBP officer who was unfamiliar with GlobalEntry procedures, namely that members who use the kiosk successfully to get a receipt are not required to fill out a paper declaration.

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