Jul 24, 2016, 1:45 pm
Last edit by: TWA884
You can check for interview availability (without needing to be logged in) at TTP - Schedule Appointment
This page includes a checkbox you can use to show locations with the soonest availability, although they tend to be few in number and near border towns.
You may also wish to consider:
Note also that a location that has literally zero availability for future interviews today, may pop up with available slots tomorrow (or even later today), presumably as people with scheduled appointments do EOA or walk-in thus freeing up their original time slot. So it may be worth checking back periodically.
This page includes a checkbox you can use to show locations with the soonest availability, although they tend to be few in number and near border towns.
You may also wish to consider:
- Enrollment on Arrival, which can be done while clearing immigration during international return to the US: Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival
- Some locations offer walk-in interviews even if you do not have an appointment: Global Entry Walk-In Interviews
- If you will be passing through MIA, their GE office nearly always has immediate availability and is open very late.
Note also that a location that has literally zero availability for future interviews today, may pop up with available slots tomorrow (or even later today), presumably as people with scheduled appointments do EOA or walk-in thus freeing up their original time slot. So it may be worth checking back periodically.
Global Entry Enrollment Interview Availability
Oct 31, 2016, 12:08 am
#226
Join Date: Oct 2012
Posts: 9
Portland OR with TONS of new availability
Just this evening (as in 10 minutes ago, 11pm Sunday night) Portland OR just opened tons of new availability for appointments in November and December. They were previously booked out until next June, so this is great news for the pacific northwest. Just rescheduled my husband's apt to next week instead of the end of may. 
FYI when I was there for my interview two weeks ago the officer said they only have one staff member interviewing and only a few hours a day. Looks like they finally added more staff and posted more times (he said this was likely coming).
FYI when I was there for my interview two weeks ago the officer said they only have one staff member interviewing and only a few hours a day. Looks like they finally added more staff and posted more times (he said this was likely coming).
Oct 31, 2016, 10:36 am
#227
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Start Alliance, Skyteam
Posts: 11
IAH outside security has interview available almost for all November and December.
I got approved today and was able scheduled the interview for tomorrow.
I glanced over at the IAH location inside security where Boarding pass is required, they have some open spots for November and December.
I got approved today and was able scheduled the interview for tomorrow.
I glanced over at the IAH location inside security where Boarding pass is required, they have some open spots for November and December.
Oct 31, 2016, 10:53 am
#228
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 3,786
Yeah they cancelled all the weekend appointments saying it was a computer mistake as they don't open on weekends. But Long Beach is better and closer. So it all worked out... unless they cancel... haha....
Nov 1, 2016, 9:09 am
#229
Join Date: Oct 2016
Programs: Start Alliance, Skyteam
Posts: 11
IAH outside security has interview available almost for all November and December.
I got approved today and was able scheduled the interview for tomorrow.
I glanced over at the IAH location inside security where Boarding pass is required, they have some open spots for November and December.
I got approved today and was able scheduled the interview for tomorrow.
I glanced over at the IAH location inside security where Boarding pass is required, they have some open spots for November and December.
Overall excellent and very pleasant experience at IAH Terminal E. They will roll call in groups of 4 and they explain to the group how the Machine works and then proceed to the interview. They have about 4-5 officers interviewing and interview only lasts about 5-10 minutes at most.
They have the most availability for appointments since most places are fully booked.
PS
You might get lucky by trying to do an "early" walk in with prior appointment.
Dec 19, 2016, 7:42 am
#230
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 23
MIA Interview
We live in Tampa. After getting conditional approval I checked wait times for TPA and the appointments were months away.
Decided to connect in MIA enroute to SXM to do our global entry interview. Lots of open appointments.
Walked over to their office which was a little hard to locate. Small door on left side across from Lufthansa, Terminal J.
We were the only two there and went to different agents. Just a few basic questions and approved.
I asked when I'd get email approval. They hit buttons and said you are good.
Used GE enroute back to US (CLT). FABULOUS...There was a very long line which we just bypassed. Followed instructions on the machine, showed it to person there and we were done. Since we had no carry-ons there was no need to wait for luggage.
Just gave our slip to another person and that was it.
Thanks to everyone who helped me figure out how to do this interview, etc.
PS They did give us a form to fill out for customs on the plane, but since these questions were on the GE machine, they weren't needed.
Decided to connect in MIA enroute to SXM to do our global entry interview. Lots of open appointments.
Walked over to their office which was a little hard to locate. Small door on left side across from Lufthansa, Terminal J.
We were the only two there and went to different agents. Just a few basic questions and approved.
I asked when I'd get email approval. They hit buttons and said you are good.
Used GE enroute back to US (CLT). FABULOUS...There was a very long line which we just bypassed. Followed instructions on the machine, showed it to person there and we were done. Since we had no carry-ons there was no need to wait for luggage.
Just gave our slip to another person and that was it.
Thanks to everyone who helped me figure out how to do this interview, etc.
PS They did give us a form to fill out for customs on the plane, but since these questions were on the GE machine, they weren't needed.
Dec 19, 2016, 3:33 pm
#231
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,441
I usually fill out the paper customs form - just in case. Occasionally, the GE machines aren't working, and a customs form is required. Easier to fill one out and not need it, than scramble to fill one out in a customs hall filled with 200+ others in the same boat.
Dec 21, 2016, 11:06 pm
#232
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tennessee
Programs: SPG, Marriott, United, SWA, AA
Posts: 700
I had no idea these appointments were so hard to get. I received my conditional approval today and the first open date for interview is in May! Since I have nothing better to due i may just show up on Christmas (one would think this would be a day with openings) and see if I can be seen as a walk in at the Nashville location.
Dec 23, 2016, 2:56 pm
#233
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: Tennessee
Programs: SPG, Marriott, United, SWA, AA
Posts: 700
Up date to my post above. As others have mentioned doing be sure to check back for interview times several times during hours they are open to find an eariler appointment time. I did and it worked. I now have my interview in 2 weeks instead of May
Jan 6, 2017, 6:46 am
#234
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 1
Does anyone know the current wait for a Global Entry interview at CLT?
Trying to decide between getting TSA Precheck or Global Entry. I would prefer Global Entry but I heard there can be a wait of months, and I would like to use the TSA Precheck part a few times in the next few months. I also do not travel internationally much, so if the wait is over 4 months, I might just get the precheck.
I am a little annoyed you have to pay the fee to see the interview availability.
I am a little annoyed you have to pay the fee to see the interview availability.
Jan 8, 2017, 12:54 pm
#236
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 337
Jan 10, 2017, 3:31 pm
#239
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: San Francisco & London
Programs: UA1k, Oneworld Sapphire, Hyatt Globalist, IHG DiamondAmb, Hilton Diamond, Marriott LTP,
Posts: 1,785
San Francisco
Got approval for my infant today and the first available appontment is in July which is two months after scheduled travel in May.
Is there any way to expedite an appointment or is there any other options in Bay Area?
Can I just walk-in?
Is there any way to expedite an appointment or is there any other options in Bay Area?
Can I just walk-in?
Last edited by navatwal; Jan 10, 2017 at 3:45 pm