Many, if not most, Global Entry renewal applications are approved without the need for an interview. In my immediate family we are three for three; none of us had to be interviewed when we applied for renewals in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Some younger children are required to come in for an "interview" before receiving final approval of their application solely for the reason of having their photos and fingerprints updated.

In the event that your child in the military needs to be interviewed before receiving final approval of their renewal application, they will have a full year from receiving conditional approval to complete the interview. They will continue to receive Global Entry benefits for up to a year after the original expiration date pending the final approval of the renewal application.