Archived: Global Entry Renewal [2013-2018]
Jul 23, 2018, 3:33 pm
#706
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chicago
Programs: United GS MM, Hilton LT Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott Ambassador
Posts: 231
As with most things associated with governmental processes, not much makes sense.
Jul 24, 2018, 12:32 pm
#707
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: PIT-SCE-AOO-PHL-NYC-WAS
Programs: free agent
Posts: 1,036
Submitted application on 7/19 so based on others' recent DP, it look like I should receive decision on my application sometime 3-4 weeks later (I suspect that it's summer season, and alot of employees are on summer vacation, etc).
However, submitting application shouldn't impact my upcoming foreign travel in early September right?
However, submitting application shouldn't impact my upcoming foreign travel in early September right?
Jul 24, 2018, 2:27 pm
#708
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: SLC/HEL/Anywhere with a Beach
Programs: Marriott Ambassador; AA EXP 3MM; AS MVP, Hilton Gold, CH-47/UH-60/C-23/C-130 VET
Posts: 5,234
Submitted renewal on June 24 and it was approved on July 24 without an interview requirement. Not sure why it took longer than others but I had several international trips.
Jul 24, 2018, 3:10 pm
#709
Join Date: Jul 2018
Programs: *A Silver
Posts: 4
Approved without an additional interview
Paid : 6/26
Approved : 7/24
Expires : Feb, 2024
Took almost a month, and (hopefully) approved without an interview.
While I was in a Guam in last week, my application was still pending. I was afraid that if additional interview is needed, I should plan a another trip to US. It takes sufficient time and money!
I suggest that if you're not a US citizen or lpr, and want to renew your Global Entry, take your time and act fast.
Last edited by rkatsura; Jul 24, 2018 at 3:43 pm Reason: correcting some typos
Jul 25, 2018, 1:54 pm
#710
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 10
Spouse submitted renewal request 7/7; heard nothing and checked website on 7/23; conditionally approved but required interview. Fortunately an interview slot opened up 7/24 - had interview; now approved and waiting for renewal card in mail. Agents at LAX were surprised an interview was required; but spouse travels to China quite a bit with 10 year visa, so that might have triggered an interview requirement. When I renewed mine in May I was approved almost within a week without interview requirement. But I haven't had any travel to China for some time now, and have no active visa for China.
Last edited by jac162; Jul 25, 2018 at 1:55 pm Reason: adding more information
Jul 25, 2018, 2:46 pm
#711
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 6
My application:
Applied 6/26/18
Approved 7/26/18 No Interview Required
Spouse's application
Applied 6/26/18
Conditionally Approved 7/26/18 Interview Required
No idea why one is approved and one is conditionally approved.
Applied 6/26/18
Approved 7/26/18 No Interview Required
Spouse's application
Applied 6/26/18
Conditionally Approved 7/26/18 Interview Required
No idea why one is approved and one is conditionally approved.
Jul 25, 2018, 3:40 pm
#712
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,144
Have one of you changed jobs?
Jul 25, 2018, 5:57 pm
#713
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,423
It seems almost random on the spousal interview requirement. My wife and I have similar int'l trips, and I needed a renewal interview and she didn't. Others have reported the same. I wouldn't try to over analyze it. Going in for the renewal is a bit of a hassle, but it's a modest hassle as long as you live near a Global Entry office (or will be flying to one).
Jul 25, 2018, 6:25 pm
#714
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 6
Last edited by n52202; Jul 25, 2018 at 6:26 pm Reason: Answer additional question
Jul 25, 2018, 7:45 pm
#715
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Hawai'i Nei
Programs: Au: UA, Marriott, Hilton; GE
Posts: 7,144
Similar travel history's. I've been with him on his trips but I take one additional international trip without him each year. Both retired in the last 5 years - we retired at the same time. The interview is a hassle for him since the closest interview location is 2 hours away. No trips planned that we can combine with the interview.
Husband and wife, identical international travel schedules:
Husband: Changed jobs
Wife: No change in jobs
Wife: Approved without Interview.
Husband: Approved after Interview
Jul 25, 2018, 9:30 pm
#716
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,639
Applied for renewal 2018-07-21 1:58 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
Approved 2018-07-25 8:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
For what it is worth, I'm a male, so there is no gender bias in my case. 
Approved 2018-07-25 8:35 PM Pacific Daylight Time.
We are pleased to inform you that your U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Global Entry program membership has been approved. You can begin using the program immediately.
Last edited by TWA884; Jul 25, 2018 at 9:39 pm
Jul 27, 2018, 9:32 am
#717
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 17,423
Well,if you were actually trying to use the interview process to keep America safe, you probably WOULD question more males than females, because males are far more likely to do violent things. But I'm a little skeptical that the Feds are truly profiling. Have any wives been called into the office when their husbands have been given automatic renewals? Were their travels similar?
Jul 27, 2018, 1:05 pm
#718
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,639
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A recent question about how to correct a mistake of applying for NEXUS instead of Global Entry renewal was moved to the following thread:
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Jul 27, 2018, 1:06 pm
#719
Join Date: Apr 2005
Posts: 3
Update:
My wife and I both applied and paid for renewal on 7/17/2018.
We were both approved without interview on 7/22/2018....wow, 5 days!
My wife and I both applied and paid for renewal on 7/17/2018.
We were both approved without interview on 7/22/2018....wow, 5 days!
Received our new GE cards on 7/27/2018
Jul 30, 2018, 4:29 pm
#720
Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: LAX
Programs: oneword Emerald
Posts: 20,639