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I've got to drive 5 hours to get there and then another 5 to get back. We could also go there on our outbound flight which is 9 days prior to when we will be returning to the US. Is nine days between the outbound and return enough time to get our global entry activated. I've read you get a card but don't you just swipe your passport?
You are typically "live" within minutes after the interview though they will probably tell you "tomorrow". In any case, once you are through the interview you are essentially good to go with your passport. The card is really only for using things like the Nexus lanes.