GE program - I just requested a card from them, does that affect me?
Oct 2, 2013 | 7:39 am
#1
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GE program - I just requested a card from them, does that affect me?
Hi, I just requested a GE card from the Global Entry system. Does that affect me in any way until I get the card? Can I still use Global Entry with my passport until I receive the card? What is the benefit of the card (besides paying the $15 fee for it...)?
Last edited by squeakr; Oct 2, 2013 at 1:52 pm Reason: correct nomenclature
Oct 2, 2013 | 8:51 am
#2
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
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Once you get the approved email after your interview, you are active in the system and can use one of the GE kiosks.
I got the card and I use it for ID as TSA checkpoints. That's about it for me.
Oct 2, 2013 | 8:52 am
#3
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I am already approved for GOES. I was approved years ago. So, what is this extra card?
I have to go for another interview? I already have the CBP sticker on the back of my passport, went for an interview and was approved for GOES in 2009.
I have to go for another interview? I already have the CBP sticker on the back of my passport, went for an interview and was approved for GOES in 2009.
Oct 2, 2013 | 10:32 am
#4
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
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The card is used for land crossings at Sentri/Nexus lanes. I don't use it for this (just as ID for TSA screening). Probably a waste of $15 in retrospect for me.
Oct 2, 2013 | 11:11 am
#5
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: YUL
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The card does NOT allow one to use the NEXUS lanes at land crossings into Canada as the person hasn't been interviewed by the CBSA.
Oct 2, 2013 | 11:27 am
#6
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: ORD
Programs: AA, UA, GE
Posts: 5,388
Thanks for clarifying. I was going off the GE website.
Oct 2, 2013 | 12:35 pm
#7
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA Plat & 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 8,702
Global Entry started giving the cards free with GE approval a couple of years ago. Anyone approved before then (I'm in same boat) can pay $15 and have the card sent to them. I haven't personally seen the need.