Feb 22, 22, 4:15 pm
Last edit by: TWA884
Related threads:
- Process explained here - http://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-tr...united-kingdom
- Home Office page - https://www.gov.uk/apply-faster-entry-usa
- Home Office Beta registration page for Global Entry - https://global-entry.beta.homeoffice...ister-to-apply.
Global Entry Procedures and Timelines of Applications and Renewals for UK Citizens
May 12, 13, 9:56 pm
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May 13, 13, 12:57 am
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Despite already having Global entry I was offered a code at a US airport last month. Also one of my colleagues (Gold member) was also offered a code at the same airport. I am not naming the airport in case the staff were bending the rules for regular users of that airport and then get inundated with requests or even worse get in trouble with BA.
May 13, 13, 8:10 am
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May 13, 13, 8:25 am
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYpXzE9Pxs
May 13, 13, 8:48 am
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Don't you know, everyone has the special relationship with Obama. This video from Denmark is great (with subtitles)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYpXzE9Pxs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erYpXzE9Pxs
May 13, 13, 9:01 am
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You were lucky with that one - congrats. I tried with AA but to no avail. Am hoping they open this up soon as I read recently that Israel and Saudi Arabia will soon be able to apply http://www.politico.com/story/2013/0...ers-89448.html
I'm surprised that with the close ties the US and UK share that we haven't been further up the list of approved countries.
I'm surprised that with the close ties the US and UK share that we haven't been further up the list of approved countries.
May 13, 13, 11:31 am
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And if we don't, why should the US offer us anything special in return?
May 13, 13, 2:33 pm
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As rightly pointed out, it is often a one-way relationship and yes, Israel may well be up there on the list due to the US politicians, but I still think there's a lot to be said for getting the UK on board (Not just because I want it!
)I wonder if it has anything to do with the UK government? I guess they would have to release some of our data to the US authorities?
May 13, 13, 3:21 pm
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We don't currently have a multi-country fast-track immigration programme. The US does and the UK's not part of it. All I'm saying is that it's no surprise.
Jun 4, 13, 10:38 am
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Global Entry Procedures and Timelines of Applications and Renewal for UK citizens
UK citizen with a code.
Applied: 15 May
Conditional approval email: 4 June
Appointment booked: 6 June at SFO (really pleased to get an appt so quickly!).
Will advise if approved...
Applied: 15 May
Conditional approval email: 4 June
Appointment booked: 6 June at SFO (really pleased to get an appt so quickly!).
Will advise if approved...
Jun 6, 13, 5:26 pm
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Asked some questions about my long visited country list. Extra questions around Israel and Oman. Couple of Q's about Canada and Mexico. Fingerprints and picture taken. Demo machine not working(!) so no demo given.
Verbal approval provided, but advised confirmation email won't likely come until tomorrow as they're having some system issues today...
Jun 11, 13, 12:33 pm
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So in summary:
UK citizen with a code.
Applied: 15 May
Conditional approval email: 4 June
Appointment booked: 6 June at SFO
Approval: 11 June
Jun 21, 13, 9:20 am
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I received a magical code through my Corp TA who I believe received it from UA. Had my interview last week at SFO and am now fully approved for Global Entry. .
I did ask a supervisor when I left the office about the process for UK citizens, and he said he believed less than 300 codes had been issued in total. Apparently part of the problem is the equivalent criminal record checks that the US insist upon are handled in the UK by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) department and they are just not geared up or capable for the mass onslaught of applications that would come their way if it was opened up to British citizens. (NB: the certificate is NOT the same as the standard or even the enhanced CRB check). So unfortunately, the message was clear that this will not be opening up en-masse to UK citizens any time soon
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.I did ask a supervisor when I left the office about the process for UK citizens, and he said he believed less than 300 codes had been issued in total. Apparently part of the problem is the equivalent criminal record checks that the US insist upon are handled in the UK by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) department and they are just not geared up or capable for the mass onslaught of applications that would come their way if it was opened up to British citizens. (NB: the certificate is NOT the same as the standard or even the enhanced CRB check). So unfortunately, the message was clear that this will not be opening up en-masse to UK citizens any time soon
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