31OCT18: Applied
07NOV18: Charge hit my account
03DEC18: Still waiting for approval
04DEC18: Posted on FT forum, complaining about GE wait times, hoping CBP reads FT and sees my plea
05DEC18: Email received. Logged into account and "Conditionally Approved"
13DEC18: Interview then approved
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