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Originally Posted by tmastrangelo
(Post 31169145)
He still has plenty of time left before expiration...
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Noob here... I have a ridiculously Middle Eastern name... I'm a US citizen though and have been for decades. I had Global Entry and Nexus (subsequently) but stupidly renewed GE and not Nexus... anyways... long story short... applied on 3/14... wife (ridiculously Swedish name) applied 2 weeks later... she received her card in the mail about 10 days later, and I'm past 11 weeks and still waiting... For context, my international travel is almost exclusively 2 Europe over the past 5 years (with the exception of Canada, Costa Rica, and Mexico)
2 questions.. 1) Does anyone on this list know what the escalation process is? 2) Does anyone on this list know whether the escalation process helps? (am I better off just waiting to clear?) Thank you :) |
Originally Posted by ThisIsRidiculous
(Post 31171640)
2) Does anyone on this list know whether the escalation process helps? (am I better off just waiting to clear?)
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Originally Posted by TWA884
(Post 31171654)
Keep in mind that as long as you submitted the renewal application before expiration of your current membership, you will continue to receive Global Entry benefits until the renewal is finalized for up to six months after the current expiration date.
I've traveled internationally twice since expiration and first time I got a big X for trying to go through and a very very thorough search of my bags... the second time I used mobile passport and it went a bit smoother... so at least for me, I did not get the 6-month extension but YMMV |
Originally Posted by ThisIsRidiculous
(Post 31171670)
That's not my experience... I applied before expiration but when I log in to the TTP site it says " EXPIRED" in a red box and "You cannot use your membership benefits until you renew your membership."
When will my TTP membership expire and how soon can I renew my membership? The expiration date for your program membership is displayed on your TTP dashboard after you login to your account. To renew your membership, log into your TT account www.ttp.dhs.gov/ and hit the renew button that should appear on the main page one year before the expiration date of your membership. You will then complete the application as if it was the first time. On renewal you may or may not be selected for an interview. If you submit a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 6 months after your expiration date). |
LOL :)
Originally Posted by TWA884
(Post 31171687)
I have no personal experience, as I put in my renewal application ten months before the expiration date of my Global Entry membership and it was approved - without the need for an interview - within less than a week, however, that is the official policy
I'm just letting you know that my experience differs. Despite applying before the expiration date, I didn't have GE privileges when I entered the country after an international trip AND I lost my PreCheck privileges also. And it's taken so long to get my GE renewal (like I said, I applied 3/14) that I was able to apply and receive TSA PreCheck in the interim (that only took 3 weeks)... so at least I have that for the domestic travel... although I do travel a fair amount internationally (thus wanting the GE :) ) Anyone have any context on the original question re: Escalation... how to do and what it does, whether it's worth doing? |
Originally Posted by ThisIsRidiculous
(Post 31171702)
I'm not doubting you... nor am I disputing the "official policy."
I'm just letting you know that my experience differs. Despite applying before the expiration date, I didn't have GE privileges when I entered the country after an international trip AND I lost my PreCheck privileges also. And it's taken so long to get my GE renewal (like I said, I applied 3/14) that I was able to apply and receive TSA PreCheck in the interim (that only took 3 weeks)... so at least I have that for the domestic travel... although I do travel a fair amount internationally (thus wanting the GE :) ) Anyone have any context on the original question re: Escalation... how to do and what it does, whether it's worth doing? |
Has anyone gone to renew their GE with a trip to Iraqi Kurdistan listed? Looking to go this year, but weighing the impacts it may have on GE when I renew (granted that isn't for 4 years)...
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Originally Posted by ThisIsRidiculous
(Post 31171702)
I'm not doubting you... nor am I disputing the "official policy."
I'm just letting you know that my experience differs. Despite applying before the expiration date, I didn't have GE privileges when I entered the country after an international trip AND I lost my PreCheck privileges also. And it's taken so long to get my GE renewal (like I said, I applied 3/14) that I was able to apply and receive TSA PreCheck in the interim (that only took 3 weeks)... so at least I have that for the domestic travel... although I do travel a fair amount internationally (thus wanting the GE :) ) Anyone have any context on the original question re: Escalation... how to do and what it does, whether it's worth doing? In our case, my husband was approved in 7 days, for me it took 10 weeks and 6 days- we have identical travel histories. We also did not have to re-interview. |
This is insane... I had forgotten about this, and I applied for Renewal 12 weeks and 2 days ago.
I have traveled throughout the world, but not to any risky countries. I will call tomorrow and try to escalate. |
Update: Applied Mar 14, Cleared without interview on 6/6 - exactly 12 weeks.
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Applied for renewal 3/15/2019. Approved without interview 6/7/2019.
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Applied for renewal 3/11/2019
Approved without interview 05/31/19 Received card 6/6/2019 |
I applied for a renewal on March 25.
63 days later, still waiting. :/ |
Originally Posted by Flaneurs
(Post 30993561)
Conditional Approval today, no email or other notification, had to login to see it. Interview needed. Schedule for interviews seems pretty wide open where it was convenient for me to go. The email never arrived but I did notice status went from pending to approved on the website immediately. Card arrived today only a week after interview. It seems as though their email notification system isn’t working very well during all stages of the renewal. And yes, I checked to make sure they have the right email address and I check my spam folder often. Glad I started the process at T-364 and already put it on the calendar for 2024. Good to go until then! |
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