Sep 2, 2019, 6:56 pm
Last edit by: TWA884
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Global Entry - US Citizens & LPRs First Time Applicants' Timelines & Information
Jul 17, 2019, 9:15 am
#768
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
Because you are special.
Jul 17, 2019, 11:40 am
#769
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 5
'Suspicious'. That might be why my April 7 application is taking so long. After retirement I visited 20+ countries in 2 years. And, after 25 years owning a house in Hawaii, I've changed my address to Chicago, while living part time in Mexico. They probably don't know what to think.
I also wonder why those applying 5-6 months ago were generally approved in less time. Escalation reports are not accepted until 14 weeks after application date. What's going on?
I also wonder why those applying 5-6 months ago were generally approved in less time. Escalation reports are not accepted until 14 weeks after application date. What's going on?
Jul 17, 2019, 1:25 pm
#770
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 67
'Suspicious'. That might be why my April 7 application is taking so long. After retirement I visited 20+ countries in 2 years. And, after 25 years owning a house in Hawaii, I've changed my address to Chicago, while living part time in Mexico. They probably don't know what to think.
I also wonder why those applying 5-6 months ago were generally approved in less time. Escalation reports are not accepted until 14 weeks after application date. What's going on?
I also wonder why those applying 5-6 months ago were generally approved in less time. Escalation reports are not accepted until 14 weeks after application date. What's going on?
Jul 17, 2019, 1:33 pm
#771
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 5
Were you both in the same countries? I visited Jordan, Turkey and maybe others that could have bumped me to the extra screening pile.
Requested escalation over a week ago and received email confirmation w note that it could take 3-4 weeks.
From messages above escalation and further calling doesn't appear to help.
Requested escalation over a week ago and received email confirmation w note that it could take 3-4 weeks.
From messages above escalation and further calling doesn't appear to help.
Jul 17, 2019, 1:57 pm
#772
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 67
Were you both in the same countries? I visited Jordan, Turkey and maybe others that could have bumped me to the extra screening pile.
Requested escalation over a week ago and received email confirmation w note that it could take 3-4 weeks.
From messages above escalation and further calling doesn't appear to help.
Requested escalation over a week ago and received email confirmation w note that it could take 3-4 weeks.
From messages above escalation and further calling doesn't appear to help.
search for my recent posts and you'll see his timeline and statuses...
Jul 17, 2019, 3:03 pm
#773
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 5
Applied on 4/11 and still waiting for CA. Called 877-227-5511 (6/1/4/0) today and it took around 15 minutes to get on hold with an agent.
Asked for escalation and open a ticket and was told that the new rule is they can only open a ticket if the application has been pending over 100 days. The agent told me to call back on Friday (100 days) and they will be able to open a ticket.
Agent told me there are still a lot delays now... Hopefully I can get CA soon.
Asked for escalation and open a ticket and was told that the new rule is they can only open a ticket if the application has been pending over 100 days. The agent told me to call back on Friday (100 days) and they will be able to open a ticket.
Agent told me there are still a lot delays now... Hopefully I can get CA soon.
Jul 18, 2019, 7:46 am
#774
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 8
4 days conditional approval
I applied for Global Entry on 7/14/19. I received my conditional approval last night on 7/17/18. My husband also applied on 7/14/19 but is still awaiting conditional approval.
Last edited by LKC118; Jul 18, 2019 at 12:19 pm Reason: privacy
Jul 18, 2019, 9:34 am
#775
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 4
Application for *9* year old child. Husband and I have both had G.E. for 3 years.
Submitted May 3.
How much background needs to be checked for a 9 year old without any travel outside the US?
76 days and counting....still no C.A. Our trip came and went last week. I wish we hadn't wasted the $.
Submitted May 3.
How much background needs to be checked for a 9 year old without any travel outside the US?
76 days and counting....still no C.A. Our trip came and went last week. I wish we hadn't wasted the $.
Jul 18, 2019, 10:17 am
#776
Join Date: May 2011
Location: California
Programs: american, delta, united
Posts: 12
Still waiting for CA
I've been reading this thread and see that many have been waiting quite some time for CA. My husband and I both applied on May 19. I got CA in just a few days. He is still waiting so it's 8 weeks - which I guess is not that long considering what I've read here. I just don't understand why mine was approved so fast and his is still pending. We both went to the same countries. I thought we might have a problem because we went to Cuba but that didn't affect my application. I see that some of you were able to phone someone there. I would appreciate it if someone would share the phone number or email address so I can speak to someone.
You can email me at <redacted by moderator - better use a PM>.
Thanks.
You can email me at <redacted by moderator - better use a PM>.
Thanks.
Last edited by TWA884; Jul 18, 2019 at 10:23 am Reason: Privacy
Jul 18, 2019, 10:21 am
#777
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: SFO
Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM
Posts: 5,532
I applied for Global Entry on 7/14/19. I received my conditional approval last night on 7/17/18. I have bounced around quite a bit for work, but have a stable residence. I've visited 6 countries in the past 5 years including Turkey, several in Europe, and Asia.
My husband also applied on 7/14/19 but is still awaiting conditional approval. He has had the same government adjacent job for the past 14 years and has one additional residence than myself. We have the same travel experiences during the relevant time period.
I was able to schedule my interview at my second-preferred location for September 11th (it'll be a 5 hour drive for us instead of the optimal 2 hour). We leave the country next in early October and hope to have approvals by then. Plan to watch for last-minute interview openings.
My husband also applied on 7/14/19 but is still awaiting conditional approval. He has had the same government adjacent job for the past 14 years and has one additional residence than myself. We have the same travel experiences during the relevant time period.
I was able to schedule my interview at my second-preferred location for September 11th (it'll be a 5 hour drive for us instead of the optimal 2 hour). We leave the country next in early October and hope to have approvals by then. Plan to watch for last-minute interview openings.
Check for cancellations daily and frequently at your first preferred location, especially during that center's office hours. Very likely you will find something suitable in less than a week. Good luck.
Jul 18, 2019, 12:36 pm
#778
Join Date: Mar 2018
Location: London
Programs: BAEC | qantas | IHG | Hilton Honors | Priority Pass | Nandos
Posts: 868
Application for *9* year old child. Husband and I have both had G.E. for 3 years.
Submitted May 3.
How much background needs to be checked for a 9 year old without any travel outside the US?
76 days and counting....still no C.A. Our trip came and went last week. I wish we hadn't wasted the $.
Submitted May 3.
How much background needs to be checked for a 9 year old without any travel outside the US?
76 days and counting....still no C.A. Our trip came and went last week. I wish we hadn't wasted the $.
There doesn't seem to be any obvious pattern based on age, travel history, job, or even occupational security background checks. The process, for whatever reasons, is not transparent.
Jul 19, 2019, 11:55 am
#779
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 1
First post so please forgive me if I am not addressing this correctly.
I applied for GE 24 Feb 2019 and have been waiting with a "pending review" since. Numerous emails have all come back with the company line......"due to extended government shutdown....etc"
I am at almost 150 days and my wife and I have a mid Sept trip planned to Europe. BTW, she applied 10 April, rec'd approval within 10 days and happen to find a cancelled appointment at local CBP office and rec'd approval and ID card within another week.
Anyway, I see some mention of escalating the approval process. Any help on how this is done will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
I applied for GE 24 Feb 2019 and have been waiting with a "pending review" since. Numerous emails have all come back with the company line......"due to extended government shutdown....etc"
I am at almost 150 days and my wife and I have a mid Sept trip planned to Europe. BTW, she applied 10 April, rec'd approval within 10 days and happen to find a cancelled appointment at local CBP office and rec'd approval and ID card within another week.
Anyway, I see some mention of escalating the approval process. Any help on how this is done will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Jul 19, 2019, 12:01 pm
#780
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 8
Strategic Packing
You guys might consider strategic packing. Our last trip I had precheck and my husband didn't. So we put our liquids, joint electronics, DSLR, etc which are shared anyway into my carry-on and a disproportional amount of our shoes and clothing in his. I went through the easier line, but he still had an easier time going through the 'normal' one.