Sep 2, 2019, 6:56 pm
Last edit by: TWA884
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Global Entry - US Citizens & LPRs First Time Applicants' Timelines & Information
Apr 17, 2020, 12:50 pm
#1651
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,634
poisson,
It's been extensively discussed upthread. It started with the backlog caused by the government shutdown in December 2018 / January 2019 and later aggravated by diverting CBP resources to the southern border in June of 2019. With the recent slowdown of international travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, it would appear that the backlog has been substantially reduced. In the GE renewal thread, there are several recent reports of approvals being processed within a day or two and even in a few hours.
It's been extensively discussed upthread. It started with the backlog caused by the government shutdown in December 2018 / January 2019 and later aggravated by diverting CBP resources to the southern border in June of 2019. With the recent slowdown of international travel due to the coronavirus pandemic, it would appear that the backlog has been substantially reduced. In the GE renewal thread, there are several recent reports of approvals being processed within a day or two and even in a few hours.
Apr 20, 2020, 12:13 pm
#1653
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,634
Please refer to the following threads:
Global Entry Walk-In Interviews
Global Entry Enrollment Interview Availability
Note: The Trusted Travelers Programs Enrollment Centers are currently closed until at least May 1, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr 22, 2020, 3:25 pm
#1654
Original Member
Join Date: May 1998
Location: NYC
Programs: AA 2MM, Bonvoy LTT, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 14,638
Now closed until at least June 1 and you now have 485 days from application submission to completing enrollment.
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/nationa...ram-enrollment
https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/nationa...ram-enrollment
U.S. Customs and Border Protection will extend the temporary closure of Trusted Traveler Program enrollment centers until at least June 1, 2020. CBP is taking this precautionary measure to minimize the exposure of CBP personnel and the public to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, CBP extended the period of time that Trusted Traveler Program applications remain active. All applicants now have 485 days from the date of their application to complete the enrollment process. In addition, CBP will extend for up to 18 months the Trusted Traveler Program benefits of members who apply for renewal before their current membership expires.
Apr 26, 2020, 8:12 am
#1655
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 31
Will GE coverage be expanded if no interview appts available? Was conditionally approved in Jan but will likely be mid 2021 before my next international flight. There were zero locations within 500 miles of me offering appointments prior to Covid shutdown. Do I just lose 1.5 years of coverage?
Apr 26, 2020, 8:18 am
#1656
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,439
Will GE coverage be expanded if no interview appts available? Was conditionally approved in Jan but will likely be mid 2021 before my next international flight. There were zero locations within 500 miles of me offering appointments prior to Covid shutdown. Do I just lose 1.5 years of coverage?
Apr 27, 2020, 3:27 pm
#1658
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: London
Programs: BA GGL/CCR, Hilton Honors Diamond, Virgin Flying Club Gold
Posts: 123
Long term lurker here whilst waiting so thank you for all the useful info!
Applied: 6th September 2019
CA: 25th April 2020 (234 days)
I am UK based so I'll be waiting until restrictions are lifted before I begin looking at dates and plan my trip across the pond.
Applied: 6th September 2019
CA: 25th April 2020 (234 days)
I am UK based so I'll be waiting until restrictions are lifted before I begin looking at dates and plan my trip across the pond.
Apr 28, 2020, 5:28 pm
#1659
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 1
Another long term lurker. Applied when we thought we'd be going to Tahiti in January and Finland in March, neither of which happened. Womp womp. Anyways...
Applied 8-31-2019
CA 4-28-2020
241 days
First available appointment at nearest airport is Orlando on July 31, or Sanford August 28.
Applied 8-31-2019
CA 4-28-2020
241 days
First available appointment at nearest airport is Orlando on July 31, or Sanford August 28.
May 3, 2020, 12:44 pm
#1662
Join Date: Nov 2019
Posts: 9
I bet you are real close. I applied 09/03/2019 and received my CA on 5/1/2020. 241 days.
May 4, 2020, 2:22 pm
#1664
Join Date: Mar 2020
Programs: Skymiles
Posts: 7
Applied 9/26/19. Have asked by email twice how long is the process: first reply from CBP at 5 months said 6 months or longer, most recent reply at 7 months 5 days, said "it is taking 7 months or longer...." a real news flash. In the same message CBP stated that they have no means of expediting the process and the process is random, again another news flash. I applied expecting that this would take a month or two at the most, never in my wildest dreams would I have believed that it would have taken this long, or I would have saved my $100 and time and effort. And in case you are wondering, I have flown all over the planet for 25+ years, and been to 6 of the 7 continents, so its not like I haven't been through customs more than a few times.