1KChinito

Yes, he needs to log in first.

TaxGalInCal

Mr TGIC is all set up with an October appointment. Thanks!


TGIC

lamscott

So LAX is booked out 365 days from today. Lol. This is dumb.

ERtraveler

It could be that the entire 1 year window has not opened up. SFO opens a few months at a time. Keep checking.

Winnie1

hello, can anyone advise me : just got the mail of preliminary acceptance subject to interview last night (from an application on 27 December 2019 . How long do I have to book the interview? No idea yet when I am travelling next to the US, possibly Easter 2020 - can I schedule for that far ahead?
thanks
W

Dread Pirate Jeff

First, if you're next trip is Easter 2020, you've already missed the chance

You can schedule as far ahead as their calendar allows (I don't recall, offhand, just how far that goes). But keep in mind that given everything expect to have some troubles. My colleague applied in January of this year and didn't get his interview until early this month because of COVID, his appt was cancelled and rescheduled three times in Austin before he was finally able to get in for the interview, finger printing, etc.

But the TSA website has a calendar, and you should be able to reserve any date the calendar shows as open for whichever office you are doing the interview. You may also want to contact them and actually speak to someone on the phone. They were doing "walk-in" interviews at one point, IIRC, if you were making an international connection, so there may be a chance at being a bit more loose there, but you'll really need to speak to them for details on how all that works.

Sorry I can't tell you more, my interview was a few years ago now, and my renewal was simply filling out a form on the website and paying the fee.

cheltzel

If you are arriving in the US from Europe next spring, you should be eligible for Enrollment on Arrival. This allows you to complete your enrollment interview at the CBP location where you enter the US. Most major US international gateway cities have this. The link has all the locations and the hours. You will not be able to use GE when you arrive but you will have use of GE and TSA Precheck once you complete your interview and are approved.

Here is the thread on the Trusted Travelers forum that specifically discusses this and any related issues.

Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival

pinniped

The emails I was getting all summer seemed to suggest they were trying to direct as many people as possible to interviewing on arrival. I was able to eventually get a local appointment, but my guess is that as long as you arrive at an airport doing interviews on arrival during a time they are open, you'd be able to do it.

No idea what wait times are like - my renewal process sitting with the officer to do fingerprints took less than 5 minutes. It *could* be a really quick thing, but I know it could be a concern if you're looking to make a connecting flight.

TWA884

Hello ​​​​​​Winnie1,

There is no deadline to schedule the interview, however, it must be completed within 545 days (18 months) from the date on which you received the conditional approval.

Please refer to the following thread for additional information:

Winnie1

THANKS everyone, a variety of replies there, between no deadline and schedule on arrival. Much appreciate the suggestions and fast responses. take care
W

TWA884

Please allow me to reiterate that the only deadline is to complete the interview, not to schedule it.

From the Trusted Traveler Programs Frequently Asked Questions:

avarnathan

The enrollment center in my hometown didn’t bring up any appointments so I called them. I was told they have stopped interviewing for 3 weeks and it will open on December 13th, and to check online after that date.

Hoping to have my interview before the holidays in December. I have no trips planned so it’s okay with me.

Will update once my interview is scheduled.

Jinxed_K

Seems like my local airport opens interview times in batches of one month about a month and a half ahead of time.. been checking every day and finally managed to get one that's in state rather than needing to cross state lines and being subject to Covid rules.

iamflyer

SFO recently opened up availability for the rest of the month and December

sierranevada

Given the recent bay area shut down, as anyone been at SFO today and noticed if the GE office is actually open? My husband has an interview tomorrow and doesn't want to drive all the way there if they have closed it. Thanks