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Oct 29, 2020 | 9:34 pm

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Originally Posted by cowhi

hm, is it maybe because I am a foreign national? Where would I follow up? Thanks

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Originally Posted by cowhi

Thanks for the number. I called and found out that it is indeed because I am a foreign national. Global Entry now seems to need verification of the German Federal Police and it seems to be stuck there for some reason. But the US side already approved, so hopefully, this resolves itself soon.

Are you a US Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder)?

If not, you should take a look at the following thread where the Bundespolizei verification process is discussed:

GE Applications, Interviews, Timelines and Renewals for German Citizens or in Germany

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