Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
Feb 8, 2018, 7:15 am
#4501
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
An update to my posts of February 3: I've tried calling the BOS GE office, but it goes straight to voicemail. I finally left a message concisely describing my issue, but no one has called back. My status on the TTP website is still "conditionally approved," giving me the option to reschedule or cancel the interview I had in January.
Frustrating.
Frustrating.
Feb 8, 2018, 9:29 am
#4502
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
An update to my posts of February 3: I've tried calling the BOS GE office, but it goes straight to voicemail. I finally left a message concisely describing my issue, but no one has called back. My status on the TTP website is still "conditionally approved," giving me the option to reschedule or cancel the interview I had in January.
Frustrating.
Frustrating.
Feb 8, 2018, 11:34 am
#4503
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
I suppose I could, but I wouldn’t consider it until a month had passed. There’s a sign in the waiting room that says basically if you don’t have an appointment, don’t even think about sitting down. 
Eventually they’ll check their messages. I’ll cross my fingers and report back when I have an answer.
Eventually they’ll check their messages. I’ll cross my fingers and report back when I have an answer.
Feb 9, 2018, 8:32 am
#4504
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 2
There is not a customs office where I live, and nearest office is booked into April. I scheduled an appointment in Washington, DC in a couple weeks when I’ll be there for other business.
Feb 12, 2018, 7:12 am
#4505
Join Date: Oct 2017
Programs: Ettihad Guest
Posts: 13
I am India citizen and applied in November. Still on Pending approval. So I think it takes time for non US citizens.
Feb 12, 2018, 9:06 am
#4506
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,594
Moderator's Note:
Global Entry applications by citizens of India are processed differently; they require a completion of a background check by the government of India prior to the conditional approval by the CBP.
For details about the application process and processing time data points, please refer to the following threads:
In the Travel Safety/Security forum: Global Entry for Citizens of India
In the India forum: India joins US Global Entry programme.
TWA884In the India forum: India joins US Global Entry programme.
Travel Safety/Security co-moderator
Feb 12, 2018, 12:08 pm
#4507
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 1
I suppose I could, but I wouldn’t consider it until a month had passed. There’s a sign in the waiting room that says basically if you don’t have an appointment, don’t even think about sitting down.
Eventually they’ll check their messages. I’ll cross my fingers and report back when I have an answer.
Feb 14, 2018, 4:14 am
#4508
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Asia Pac
Programs: AA UA DL AS CXDM JL NH Hilton Hyatt Marriott SPG IHG
Posts: 545
An update to my posts of February 3: I've tried calling the BOS GE office, but it goes straight to voicemail. I finally left a message concisely describing my issue, but no one has called back. My status on the TTP website is still "conditionally approved," giving me the option to reschedule or cancel the interview I had in January.
Frustrating.
Frustrating.
Feb 14, 2018, 5:42 am
#4509
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
Programs: Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott/SPG/Hilton Gold, PreCheck + Clear
Posts: 2,306
Try https://help.cbp.gov/app/ask . They would tell you to contact the enrollment center first, if still unresolved, they can approve the application for you. It worked for me! Cases got approved in one day, though in their email they said it would take 2~3 weeks.
Feb 14, 2018, 7:38 am
#4510
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 4
I applied on feb 1 with my wife and 1 y/o son. All of us are us citizens without any background. I was conditionally approved in 48 hrs but my wife and son application still show in review. Should i go ahead and book my interview when there are 3 slots or should i wait until they get the approval? Why can be going on that a 1 year old will take 2 weeks for conditional approval?? Any suggestions?
Feb 14, 2018, 11:39 am
#4511
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Somewhere
Programs: Delta Plat
Posts: 3,363
My interview was scheduled for 2/20, but today since I was arriving at JFK T4 I rescheduled it for today at 11 am 20 minutes before 11
Showed up at the office at 10:50 they couldn't find my reservation, showed them my confirmation and he had me wait 5 minutes. Got called 2 minutes later after having my fingerprints and picture taken I was out the door and told I was approved.
Showed up at the office at 10:50 they couldn't find my reservation, showed them my confirmation and he had me wait 5 minutes. Got called 2 minutes later after having my fingerprints and picture taken I was out the door and told I was approved.
Feb 14, 2018, 11:56 am
#4512
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
I applied on feb 1 with my wife and 1 y/o son. All of us are us citizens without any background. I was conditionally approved in 48 hrs but my wife and son application still show in review. Should i go ahead and book my interview when there are 3 slots or should i wait until they get the approval? Why can be going on that a 1 year old will take 2 weeks for conditional approval?? Any suggestions?
Feb 14, 2018, 12:03 pm
#4513
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 90
Is there a longer review period for those in the Washington DC area? I submitted my application on February 2 and so far no conditionally approval yet.
Update:
Conditionally Approved 5 mins ago (9pm)
I have schedule my interview for Monday.
Update:
Conditionally Approved 5 mins ago (9pm)
I have schedule my interview for Monday.
Last edited by Deafchick; Feb 14, 2018 at 6:50 pm Reason: Update status
Feb 14, 2018, 12:08 pm
#4514
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 4
Welcome to FT. There is no reason why the other two are not conditionally approved yet. You can schedule 3 slots now for all three, hoping the other two will be conditionally approved before appointments. If the other two are not conditionally approved by appointments' time, then you have to decide what you want to do; delay all appointments or go as scheduled.
thank you for your reply. As far as I know, I can only book one slot for the appointment. It would just book one and wait until they get approved to book the next 2. Mu main concern is why is it taking that long, specially for a baby. Thanks again
Feb 14, 2018, 3:21 pm
#4515
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
No one knows why one application takes longer than the other. If you read previous posts, many asked the same question with no clear answer. Just be patient. Your wife and kid may very well be conditionally approved within a week.
