Traveling with Non-GE/NEXUS Companions/Family Members
Aug 18, 2010, 1:24 pm
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Traveling with Non-GE/NEXUS Companions/Family Members
I've searched and searched (this forum and the CBP website) and can't seem to find an answer to this question: I'm a member of the Global Entry program, but my wife is not. Can I (we) use the Global Entry kiosk when traveling together? Any help or guidance very much appreciated.
Aug 18, 2010, 8:56 pm
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Occasionally, the CBP officers on duty will allow any non-GE members with you to be processed by the officer next to the kiosk. However, GOES Support has told me that a family member has to use the regular line, while I use GE..
Occasionally, the CBP officers on duty will allow any non-GE members with you to be processed by the officer next to the kiosk. However, GOES Support has told me that a family member has to use the regular line, while I use GE..
Aug 18, 2010, 11:18 pm
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Only GE members can use the kiosks. Not even young children or babies can be processed through the kiosks as appendages of their parents. Any US Citizen or LPR, regardless of age, who is not a GE member in good standing must be processed by an officer.
Aug 19, 2010, 4:18 am
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I believe what you were told was wrong. Only a GOES member can use the kiosk, but there is a CBP booth near the kiosk in case there are problems. I have been told by someone high up in the food chain that family members are entitled to be processed by this CBP officer while the GOES member uses the GOES machine. It's one of the perks of the system.
Aug 19, 2010, 11:06 am
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I believe what you were told was wrong. Only a GOES member can use the kiosk, but there is a CBP booth near the kiosk in case there are problems. I have been told by someone high up in the food chain that family members are entitled to be processed by this CBP officer while the GOES member uses the GOES machine. It's one of the perks of the system.
Aug 19, 2010, 8:02 pm
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I believe what you were told was wrong. Only a GOES member can use the kiosk, but there is a CBP booth near the kiosk in case there are problems. I have been told by someone high up in the food chain that family members are entitled to be processed by this CBP officer while the GOES member uses the GOES machine. It's one of the perks of the system.
GOES is not a trusted traveler program. GOES does not have kiosks or members. There is no such thing as a "GOES machine" from the traveler's front-end perspective. GOES is simply a web-based application system used for applying for various trusted traveler programs, including GlobalEntry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST.
On the other hand, GlobalEntry is a trusted traveler program that has kiosks and members. I think you are referring to GlobalEntry machines and GlobalEntry members.
People really need to stop thinking that GOES is an acronym for GlobalEntry. It most certainly is not!
Aug 19, 2010, 8:12 pm
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I believe what you were told was wrong. Only a GOES member can use the kiosk, but there is a CBP booth near the kiosk in case there are problems. I have been told by someone high up in the food chain that family members are entitled to be processed by this CBP officer while the GOES member uses the GOES machine. It's one of the perks of the system.
FYI, no such thing as a GOES member..
Aug 20, 2010, 4:04 am
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I apologize for saying GOES rather than Global Entry, I did read what you wrote, and I still think you were given incorrect information. Clearly, two stories are being given as shown by the other poster who was given the same as me. And at this particular airport, the info was given on good authority. If your experience has been different, fine. I didn't say you were wrong, I said that I believed the info provided was wrong.
Nov 22, 2011, 2:46 pm
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Trusted Traveler w/ Companion
I'm guessing no, but wanted to ask others about their experience since I don't see it noted on the GOES site.
Are companions of a Trusted Traveler allowed to go through the new screening process with them? Could this be a YMMV (as with everything else TSA) depending on the TSA staff?
Are companions of a Trusted Traveler allowed to go through the new screening process with them? Could this be a YMMV (as with everything else TSA) depending on the TSA staff?
Mar 2, 2012, 10:47 am
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Seems to harmonize with NEXUS (maybe SENTRI too, but not sure). NEXUS has applications for children as well - even infants have NEXUS cards.
Mar 21, 2012, 7:49 pm
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Global Entry is specific to an individual who has been vetted by the application and interview process. You cannot take your spouse or offspring along with you.
Mar 21, 2012, 8:14 pm
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Now you can sign up children of any age for their own; Started in early march.