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I may be one of the last persons to get my GE interview, about a week ago.
It was a true PITA to even get an interview scheduled, here is how I did it: What I have found is, good luck being able to schedule an interview on their online website, they all say 'none available'. What they want you to do is TRY to schedule an interview on a return trip at one of the major airports, but good luck with that, too. What has happened (they say) is that they have sent a ton of their agents that normally do the screening interviews to the border to help there (starting in the summer of 2019). I have been trying to schedule an interview in Dallas, Denver, St Louis, Minneapolis, and there are no available times (as of 4 weeks ago). I called the Kansas City office direct for 2 months, and finally got an interview scheduled - they had ONE slot, and I took it. What they also told me is they open up slots on the 1st and the 15th of each month, and they fill almost immediately. So there you go, look on the mornings of the 1st, or the 15th and 16th...
Originally Posted by pinniped
(Post 32222268)
I just started my renewal process - just thinking I'd book an appointment for this fall or even early 2021 if necessary. But I got this message...no appointments at all. Does that mean this isn't an actual interview location for GE?
When I first signed up for GE, I did it at JFK booking the appointment 3 or 4 days in advance when I knew I had a flight through there. MCI wasn't even a choice back then. But now, I figured I'd at least be able to get an interview in the fall... |
Appointments are being postponed again until July 6:
Effective March 20, 2020, out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of minimizing exposure and controlling the spread of the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak, all US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Trusted Traveler Program Enrollment Centers will suspend operations until at least July 6, 2020. This temporary closure includes all public access to Global Entry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST enrollment locations. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience through this process. Enrollment on Arrival remains operational at participating airports. For locations please visit https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-t...llment-arrival. |
Hi all,
Apologies if this isn't in the right place. I'm looking at applying for Global Entry in the hopes that travel to the US from the UK will be allowed in mid November, however I'm coming stuck with finding an answer regarding TSA Precheck... I am looking to complete my Interview, should I pass initial passing of checks, upon arrival at JFK, this will grant me GE however I am not sure if TSA Precheck interviews are conducted at the same time or if you pass GE interview are you automattically enrolled into TSA Pre? I asked this to the TSA via email however they were rather unhelpful in that they just told me the benefits of TSA Pre... I can read :P so I knew those already, the question I was asking didn't get answered. If any here could offer guidance it will be greatly appreciated. Again apologies if I should have posted this elsewhere!. Thanks |
Originally Posted by LeonardIngle
(Post 32413869)
Hi all,
Apologies if this isn't in the right place. I'm looking at applying for Global Entry in the hopes that travel to the US from the UK will be allowed in mid November, however I'm coming stuck with finding an answer regarding TSA Precheck... I am looking to complete my Interview, should I pass initial passing of checks, upon arrival at JFK, this will grant me GE however I am not sure if TSA Precheck interviews are conducted at the same time or if you pass GE interview are you automattically enrolled into TSA Pre? I asked this to the TSA via email however they were rather unhelpful in that they just told me the benefits of TSA Pre... I can read :P so I knew those already, the question I was asking didn't get answered. If any here could offer guidance it will be greatly appreciated. Again apologies if I should have posted this elsewhere!. Thanks |
Originally Posted by mnbp
(Post 32413995)
A Global Entry membership includes TSA Precheck (for eligible travelers). If you are eligible, you will get TSA Precheck upon approval of your application. Importantly, there is no such thing as a separate TSA Precheck interview step. You get TSA Precheck automatically with an approved Global Entry membership, if you are eligible.
I fly out (hopefully) on the 22nd November from LHR to JFK then fly from JFK to CLT the next morning, I know as i'll have already checked-in for this flight I won't have my KTN to use, however for my return flights on the 16th December I should have them by then? Thanks again for the help |
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Originally Posted by TWA884
(Post 32414486)
Thanks |
Originally Posted by LeonardIngle
(Post 32415689)
Thanks for the info! Just one more question as i'm not sure who to believe :D I tend to go with CBP as its their TTP however I have seen on GOV.UK that I need to have my Interview within 6 months of recieving my conditional approval, yet on the CBP website its 365 days from approval... Do I go with my instinct and say 365 days or think 6 months?
Thanks https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=22732 |
Originally Posted by 1KChinito
(Post 32415894)
It is now 485 days from conditional approval.
Would I have to schedule an interview for the 10th December for example then when I land at JFK on the 22nd November tell them I had an appointment booked but here I am now? Basically I don't want to lose the $100 on the presumption that I can just show up to EoA without booming an appointment and them cancelling my application. |
Originally Posted by LeonardIngle
(Post 32416050)
I heard that you must schedule an interview within 30 days of confirmation and have it within now 485 days of that approval?
For indexing and future search purposes, please continue discussing the deadline to complete the GE enrollment process in the thread referenced above by @1KChinito, [Updated] Deadlines to Complete Enrollment Interviews Extended due to COVID-19. Thank you, TWA884 Travel Safety/Security co-moderator |
For those waiting for an interview the new start back date says July 6th
They well have a huge back log to work through |
Originally Posted by madraida
(Post 32207023)
At least you were able to reschedule. All 3 Chicago locations are showing "No appointments available for this location".
I hope your interview schedule goes through. |
Global entry interview Canada?
I am trying to schedule a global entry in Seattle, but there are never appointments. I see some available in Vancouver, can I interview in Canada? We That would be next closest other than Portland, which also has no dates. I was confused as to why I could pick a Canadian option. One is at the airport and the other seems to be an off site location in BC close by.
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Originally Posted by natinstl
(Post 32436158)
I am trying to schedule a global entry in Seattle, but there are never appointments. I see some available in Vancouver, can I interview in Canada? We That would be next closest other than Portland, which also has no dates. I was confused as to why I could pick a Canadian option. One is at the airport and the other seems to be an off site location in BC close by.
Blaine usually has numerous availability. https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/show...ferrerid=22732 |
Global entry interview sites
Hi! I was thrilled to see that they extended the time to have your GE interview, but I have a question. I live in the middle of the country and the closest sites listing availability are 12+ hours away, so at this point I will have to fly somewhere to interview. I live a few hours away from MCI and STL but there in no availability listed. Does anyone know if more sites Across the country will open up as we move past the July 6th date or will the availability of centers doing interviews stay as is? Probably a stupid question but I am contemplating booking a flight so I can interview and I would love to know if I just wait a bit there might be something closer:)
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