Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
Nov 27, 2015, 6:22 pm
#2821
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Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: San Diego, CA
Programs: GE, Marriott Platinum
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Another thing is that I don't think Otay Mesa really has appointment times that late. A day or two before my initial appointment (also 8-9pm timeframe) they called me to reschedule, fortunately for the morning after my original appointment. YMMV though.
Nov 27, 2015, 6:29 pm
#2822
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 510
Quick question though. The Global Entry Membership number that I've received right now, can I still use it? Or can I only start using it once I'm fully approved?
Nov 27, 2015, 6:50 pm
#2823
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Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: RSW
Programs: Delta - Silver; UA - Silver; HHonors - Diamond; IHG - Spire Ambassador; Marriott Bonvoy - Titanium
Posts: 14,185
As I understand it, you can add the number to your reservations when the interviewer specifically tells you you're approved, or if not, when you get the followup approval email.
Nov 29, 2015, 8:10 am
#2824
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 163
Applied 11/11
Conditional approval 11/18
Plenty of interviews available starting 11/19 at the DC Enrollmemt Center (chose 11/25 - had a quick and friendly interview)
Final approval 11/25, same day
Used no problem for intl travel 11/29
Conditional approval 11/18
Plenty of interviews available starting 11/19 at the DC Enrollmemt Center (chose 11/25 - had a quick and friendly interview)
Final approval 11/25, same day
Used no problem for intl travel 11/29
Nov 30, 2015, 6:09 pm
#2825
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: LAX/MXP
Programs: BAEC
Posts: 560
GE limbo?
slightly OT, but this seems to be a very active thread on GE and I hope I can find some answers.
I got GE based on my Green Card. My GC had a 2 year expiration since it carries the conditional status. I am in the process of removing it and already received the letter for USCIS that extends my status for a year. So technically I am a Green Card holder, but my GC shows an expiration date now passed.
What happens when I try to use it to enter the country via GE kiosk?
Do I have to update my info going to the field office? though, i don't technically have another Green Card quite yet, just the official letter extending the validity of my conditional status for a year and until final review of my case.
Thanks!
I got GE based on my Green Card. My GC had a 2 year expiration since it carries the conditional status. I am in the process of removing it and already received the letter for USCIS that extends my status for a year. So technically I am a Green Card holder, but my GC shows an expiration date now passed.
What happens when I try to use it to enter the country via GE kiosk?
Do I have to update my info going to the field office? though, i don't technically have another Green Card quite yet, just the official letter extending the validity of my conditional status for a year and until final review of my case.
Thanks!
Dec 1, 2015, 3:25 am
#2826
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3
I have a question... I recently got a Passport Card in addition to my Passport. I went online to my GOES account and could not find a way to add my Card. Is it possible to register my Passport Card with GOES? Thanks!
Dec 1, 2015, 10:44 am
#2827
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta SkyMiles, AmEx, NorthWest WorldPerks, Jelly of the Month. S&H Green Stamps, Subway sub club
Posts: 1,754
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 1
But to answer your question, you may have to call to make sure.
Good luck!
Dec 1, 2015, 2:48 pm
#2829
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta SkyMiles, AmEx, NorthWest WorldPerks, Jelly of the Month. S&H Green Stamps, Subway sub club
Posts: 1,754
Dec 1, 2015, 4:14 pm
#2830
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 19
What are the advantages of doing this? I've honestly never used my passport card for its intended purpose yet.
Dec 1, 2015, 6:54 pm
#2831
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Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Durham, NC (RDU/GSO/CLT)
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Dec 2, 2015, 7:15 am
#2832
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: MSP
Programs: Delta SkyMiles, AmEx, NorthWest WorldPerks, Jelly of the Month. S&H Green Stamps, Subway sub club
Posts: 1,754
Dec 2, 2015, 11:34 am
#2833
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: SEA, or BOS, or MUC, or other places (probably connecting). "Detroit, Michigan is in the Eastern time zone."
Programs: DL PM/1MM, AS 100K, NEXUS/GE, CLEAR, Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,201
The passport card is only used to enter the US at land or sea crossings, where your NEXUS or Global Entry card is already a valid travel document! You can't use it in the Global Entry kiosks or to give to an airline for APIS, so the CBP officials and systems at an airport have no reason to care about it.
(That said, if you have GE rather than NEXUS the passport card can be useful since Canada reportedly won't accept GE cards as an entry document by themselves. NEXUS, of course, is accepted by both countries.)
Dec 2, 2015, 3:28 pm
#2834
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 3
I thought that having my Passport Card registered with the GOES Program would be convenient since it would show them that I am in the GOES Program. I do take cruises and anything to get through quicker would be great as they would have the Card linked to my GOES account.
I did call the GOES Program and was told that I am unable to register my Passport Card with them.
I did call the GOES Program and was told that I am unable to register my Passport Card with them.
Last edited by N4TheChase; Dec 2, 2015 at 3:33 pm Reason: Added info
Dec 3, 2015, 2:22 am
#2835
Join Date: Oct 2000
Location: SEA, or BOS, or MUC, or other places (probably connecting). "Detroit, Michigan is in the Eastern time zone."
Programs: DL PM/1MM, AS 100K, NEXUS/GE, CLEAR, Bonvoy Platinum, Hilton Gold
Posts: 1,201
I thought that having my Passport Card registered with the GOES Program would be convenient since it would show them that I am in the GOES Program. I do take cruises and anything to get through quicker would be great as they would have the Card linked to my GOES account.
