Feb 2, 2019, 9:22 am
Last edit by: TWA884
Please check out the parallel thread in the Travel Safety/Security Trusted Travelers forum:
Global Entry for Citizens of India
Global Entry for Citizens of India
India joins US Global Entry programme.
Jul 12, 2018, 6:56 am
#481
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 10
I had applied in August 2017 and completed my police verification in early Sept. Finally after numerous status requests, i got to know it was arrived from MoFand HMO in last week of June. The status wasn't updated in the passport portal but got the update through Twitter by tweeting to Mumbai rpo with the details.
As soon as conditional approval was done, I looked up for the appointment at SFO and it was in September. Did a walk in at SFO after couple of days and got final approval after about an hour wait.
I'm assuming when this started, everyone in govt were clueless on what needs to be done and trying to figure it out. Hence such a long time of almost a year for most folks in getting the approvals. It should hopefully be reduced to few months now.
Those who received it, enjoy quicker immigration entry when traveling to the US.
Those still waiting for the approval, keep following up on your status update, preferably through social media. Twitter worked for me by tagging MoF, MEA, HMO and passportseva authorities. Good luck!!
As soon as conditional approval was done, I looked up for the appointment at SFO and it was in September. Did a walk in at SFO after couple of days and got final approval after about an hour wait.
I'm assuming when this started, everyone in govt were clueless on what needs to be done and trying to figure it out. Hence such a long time of almost a year for most folks in getting the approvals. It should hopefully be reduced to few months now.
Those who received it, enjoy quicker immigration entry when traveling to the US.
Those still waiting for the approval, keep following up on your status update, preferably through social media. Twitter worked for me by tagging MoF, MEA, HMO and passportseva authorities. Good luck!!
Jul 27, 2018, 12:52 am
#482
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 4
Singapore Enrolment Center?!
Hi,
Has any Indian legal residents in Singapore completed enrolment for global entry from the USA Embassy in Singapore?
Cheers,
Prakash
Has any Indian legal residents in Singapore completed enrolment for global entry from the USA Embassy in Singapore?
Cheers,
Prakash
Jul 30, 2018, 2:12 am
#483
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,160
You can enrol online from anywhere, the interview is only possible in the US, London or Doha.
Jul 30, 2018, 2:45 am
#484
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,670
Jul 30, 2018, 3:38 am
#485
Moderator: Lufthansa Miles & More, India based airlines, India, External Miles & Points Resources
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: MUC
Programs: LH SEN
Posts: 48,160
Jul 30, 2018, 11:53 am
#486
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,625
Neither is London.
Aug 1, 2018, 7:00 am
#487
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 106
Got conditional approval today from US CBP. Timeline:
- Paid $100 fees in mid-August 2017
- Went to Passport Seva Kendra in mid-December 2017. Police paid a visit to my home within a week.
- Police verification complete by mid-Jan 2018.
- Conditionally approved Aug 2018.
Now I need to get a valid visa stamp first, before I can get full approval. Only then can I use TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry.
- Paid $100 fees in mid-August 2017
- Went to Passport Seva Kendra in mid-December 2017. Police paid a visit to my home within a week.
- Police verification complete by mid-Jan 2018.
- Conditionally approved Aug 2018.
Now I need to get a valid visa stamp first, before I can get full approval. Only then can I use TSA Pre-Check and Global Entry.
Aug 1, 2018, 8:39 am
#488
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: DTW-VOHS/HYD
Programs: AMEX Platinum, SPG Gold, HH Gold
Posts: 14
Got conditional approval today.
- PSK Interview: Dec 16, 2017
- Police Verification: Dec 18, 2017
- Conditional Approval: Aug 1, 2018
- PSK Interview: Dec 16, 2017
- Police Verification: Dec 18, 2017
- Conditional Approval: Aug 1, 2018
Aug 2, 2018, 9:53 am
#489
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: United Premier 1K, Air India Maharaja Club, Lufthansa FT, Jet Airways Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 32
Quick question - Has anyone living in India got approval yet? or only those living outside currently?
My father wants to apply, but he lives in India - Just trying to figure out if its worth it or not ? He visits the US 2-3 times a year minimum if not more.
My father wants to apply, but he lives in India - Just trying to figure out if its worth it or not ? He visits the US 2-3 times a year minimum if not more.
Aug 2, 2018, 11:47 am
#490
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Original Poster
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,670
lots of indian residents (myself included) have gotten approval....the approvals started coming in about a month ago....
Aug 2, 2018, 12:45 pm
#491
Join Date: Feb 2018
Programs: DNA
Posts: 10
applied on Aug 10th 2017 and police verification done on Aug 12th. No change of status till...
Aug 6, 2018, 10:55 am
#492
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 4
Where can i check status???(PSK website standard message nothing other than that) ..My Police verification done in Jan 1 st week 2018..How do i foolow up to expedite the process...How did you know it was approved??
Last edited by sri465; Aug 6, 2018 at 11:52 am Reason: Update
Aug 6, 2018, 12:18 pm
#493
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: midwest
Posts: 87
You'll get an email from CBP for conditional approval.
Aug 7, 2018, 7:08 am
#495
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Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, IHG Plat, HH Gold, Trident Plat, DL Diamond, AI Maharajah
Posts: 29,670