Originally Posted by
mkcrac
1. Does anyone know if LAX or Long Beach, CA accept walk-ins?
2. How soon after the interview are we "good to go" or how long does it take to get the I.D. card?
I just went in 2 weeks ago for my interview at LAX. While I was standing in the waiting for interview line, 2 walked up and were told no walk-ups are accepted, go online for an appointment. That said, if you keep checking a spot will open up. I was able to get one within 2 weeks of conditional approval, people cancel all the time. They had while I was there 3 CDP Officers and 3 interviewees at a time. The appointments are in 15 minute intervals, but they were running about 10 minutes behind and that was at 9 am, and I am sure by noon they are even farther behind, which is why they probably do not take walk-ins.
I received my approval before I was to my car in the parking lot, and my GOES ID showed up in less than a week. You do not need the GOES Card to use a kiosk, it is tied to your Passport.