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
Mar 3, 16, 1:43 pm
#1411
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: UK
Programs: BD/BA G, VS G, SQ S, Hilton Honors D, IHG S/A, SPG G, CC G, Hertz PC
Posts: 3,856
Originally Posted by reclusive46
Just renewed my ESTA do I need to update my goes account or does it link automatically?
Mar 7, 16, 6:37 am
#1412
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: South Wales, UK
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 693
Had my GE interview in EWR last Sunday. Admission to the interview area was extremely prompt @ 11.40am on the dot. Three of us being interviewed in the same time slot.
The process took less than five minutes and was more of a formality. The confirmation email arrived by the time I had got back to my Manhatten Hotel.
The process took less than five minutes and was more of a formality. The confirmation email arrived by the time I had got back to my Manhatten Hotel.
Mar 10, 16, 4:23 pm
#1413
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Ipswich
Posts: 7,543
I did mine recently in Otay Mesa. A bit of a faff finding the place (but the instructions they send you are clear) and I was actually seen about 15 mins early. Took all of five minutes and I was asked very few questions. Most of it was the guy explaining the process to me. I took various documents (driving licence, bank statement etc) with me but only needed my passport.
He told me on the day that I'd been approved, but I had to wait almost 2 weeks for the confirmation email and the status to change officially.
He told me on the day that I'd been approved, but I had to wait almost 2 weeks for the confirmation email and the status to change officially.
Mar 11, 16, 2:50 am
#1414
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: BA Gold, DL PM, , Hilton Diamond (from being in a bed), SPG Plat, MR Plat
Posts: 922
First Trip using GE
Just got approved and confirmed and have first trip in a couple of days to the States and wanted to clarify a few things:
- I presume no landing card needs to filled out?
- Do you still need a valid ESTA?
- How does the process work? Once your slip has printed out do you hand that to immigration officer? What do you give to customs after baggage?
- Have never used pre-check, so its liquid in plastics bags stay in carry on, laptops and iPad stay in bag? How about watches, shoes, phone, wallet, belt etc?
Sorry for the all the questions and thanks in advance for any answers.
- I presume no landing card needs to filled out?
- Do you still need a valid ESTA?
- How does the process work? Once your slip has printed out do you hand that to immigration officer? What do you give to customs after baggage?
- Have never used pre-check, so its liquid in plastics bags stay in carry on, laptops and iPad stay in bag? How about watches, shoes, phone, wallet, belt etc?
Sorry for the all the questions and thanks in advance for any answers.
Mar 11, 16, 3:28 am
#1415
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: London
Programs: ITA Executive, Sixt Diamond, Hertz PC, Avis PC, IHG Diamond Ambassador
Posts: 5,065
Originally Posted by ESFLYER95
Just got approved and confirmed and have first trip in a couple of days to the States and wanted to clarify a few things:
- I presume no landing card needs to filled out?
- I presume no landing card needs to filled out?
- Do you still need a valid ESTA?
- How does the process work? Once your slip has printed out do you hand that to immigration officer?
What do you give to customs after baggage?
- Have never used pre-check, so its liquid in plastics bags stay in carry on, laptops and iPad stay in bag?
How about watches, shoes, phone, wallet, belt etc?
Mar 11, 16, 7:35 am
#1418
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
Originally Posted by jms_uk
He/she only checks it, might ask you a question or two and gives it back to you.
Mar 11, 16, 7:56 am
#1419
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: BA Gold, DL PM, , Hilton Diamond (from being in a bed), SPG Plat, MR Plat
Posts: 922
Originally Posted by 14940674
At some ports (eg. IAD) you simply walk past primary inspection without any interaction with CBP.
Mar 11, 16, 8:35 am
#1420
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: MSN
Programs: AA, BAEC Silver
Posts: 3,780
Originally Posted by ESFLYER95
Ah well, my port is IAD funnily enough. So is the inspection booth manned or just quick nod and hello?
Mar 11, 16, 10:02 am
#1421
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
Originally Posted by ESFLYER95
Ah well, my port is IAD funnily enough. So is the inspection booth manned or just quick nod and hello?
Mar 18, 16, 10:10 am
#1423
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: UK
Programs: BAEC GGL, HHonors Diamond, IHG Uninspired, Marriott Bonvoy Titanium, UK AMEX Plat
Posts: 2,095
Has anyone else just got an email from Border Force about it? I paid my money and got my code back in November, and was approved by the US in December, but a few minutes ago got this email:
Complete with repeating my name twice. Hopefully it's just their email server catching up, and I haven't been charged a third time! (Getting the second payment refunded was bad enough)
From: Border Force <[email protected]>
Subject: Global Entry - your registration
Dear Gagravarr Gagravarr,
Thank you for your ‘Register to Apply for US Global Entry’ request.
A successful payment of £42 has been received.
What happens next?
....
Subject: Global Entry - your registration
Dear Gagravarr Gagravarr,
Thank you for your ‘Register to Apply for US Global Entry’ request.
A successful payment of £42 has been received.
What happens next?
....
Mar 21, 16, 6:41 am
#1424
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Peterborough, UK
Programs: BA Silver; IHG Spire; Avis P+; Global Entry
Posts: 1,495
UKBA Code Request: 11th March
UKBA Code Recieved: 13th March
GOES Application: 13th March
Conditional Approval: 21st March
Interview Booked (YYZ): 2nd August
UKBA Code Recieved: 13th March
GOES Application: 13th March
Conditional Approval: 21st March
Interview Booked (YYZ): 2nd August
Mar 23, 16, 4:22 pm
#1425
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: ORD [formerly] + HKG
Programs: CX Diamond, AA exExPlat, BAEC Gold, HH Diamond, Hyatt Globalist, Starriott Platinum, GE
Posts: 2,914
I just entered the states the first time using GE and got the splendid X. CBP officer did not know why either, but was absolutely more friendlier as I got escorted to the citizen line rather than the alien line. I still felt the 'breeze through' feeling but getting the X was not a bright start after all 
Did anyone have this experience before too? My speculations for reasons is as follows:
1) I was on an F1 visa (for those that know, it might be that I-20 check is mandatory which essentially means I'll get an X every time...sigh)
2) My flight number origin did not match with my 'trip origin' (I was on a 2-leg journey)
3) Random pot luck???
Did anyone have this experience before too? My speculations for reasons is as follows:
1) I was on an F1 visa (for those that know, it might be that I-20 check is mandatory which essentially means I'll get an X every time...sigh)
2) My flight number origin did not match with my 'trip origin' (I was on a 2-leg journey)
3) Random pot luck???
