What Documents are Required/Acceptable for the Global Entry Interview?
Nov 17, 2017, 7:12 am
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Re naturalization certificate for passport: Hmm, that's odd. The instructions for Form DS-11 ("Application for a U.S. Passport") say:
"WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH THIS FORM: 1. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP: Evidence of U.S. citizenship AND a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) must be submitted with your application. The photocopy must be on 8 ˝ inch by 11 inch paper, black and white ink, legible, and clear."
Did you get expedited or same-day service at a U.S. Passport Agency regional office? (Because they can process the passport within the office, they might have been more willing to use the original for all the verification steps?) Or, if you submitted your application at a post office, maybe the postal clerk did you a favor and made the photocopy for you?
Re USCIS: That's great news. I'm glad it worked out for you. Did the office seem very busy? How long did you wait, and how long did the process take? Did the front-door security try to send you away because you lacked an appointment?
And, yeah, it's confusing that the instructions explicitly say to "be sure to bring your original naturalization certificate and a copy of it . . . . A USCIS officer will review the documents and may certify the copy" -- when in fact, they don't trust people at all and want to make their own copies!
And the fact that the Form G-24 attachment is even added to a simple photocopy certification is sort of interesting, ya?
Looks like you're all set for your Global Entry interview. Like I said, it's unlikely the CBP officer will even ask for the certificate but at least you have the certified copy -- and it would be nuts if (s)he didn't accept a certified copy at all. Congrats on finishing the preliminary hurdles.
"WHAT TO SUBMIT WITH THIS FORM: 1. PROOF OF U.S. CITIZENSHIP: Evidence of U.S. citizenship AND a photocopy of the front (and back, if there is printed information) must be submitted with your application. The photocopy must be on 8 ˝ inch by 11 inch paper, black and white ink, legible, and clear."
Did you get expedited or same-day service at a U.S. Passport Agency regional office? (Because they can process the passport within the office, they might have been more willing to use the original for all the verification steps?) Or, if you submitted your application at a post office, maybe the postal clerk did you a favor and made the photocopy for you?
Re USCIS: That's great news. I'm glad it worked out for you. Did the office seem very busy? How long did you wait, and how long did the process take? Did the front-door security try to send you away because you lacked an appointment?
And, yeah, it's confusing that the instructions explicitly say to "be sure to bring your original naturalization certificate and a copy of it . . . . A USCIS officer will review the documents and may certify the copy" -- when in fact, they don't trust people at all and want to make their own copies!
And the fact that the Form G-24 attachment is even added to a simple photocopy certification is sort of interesting, ya?
Looks like you're all set for your Global Entry interview. Like I said, it's unlikely the CBP officer will even ask for the certificate but at least you have the certified copy -- and it would be nuts if (s)he didn't accept a certified copy at all. Congrats on finishing the preliminary hurdles.
You are right about the USP, they did mention copies, but they def wanted the original NC(which they mail back a week in to the application submission). #memoryfail #again
GE - yes, I'm def. relieved for not having to carry the original NC with me.(fingers crossed).
So before the walk-in, I check the normal busy hours and planned around that. At the security check point, I presented my appointment notice(for next week) and explained why I was doing an early walk in. Thankfully the security guard was patient enough hear my story. After the expected 'we don't normally do this' part, he was kind enough to make a few calls to get the ball rolling. By the time I was done with the security part, a USCIS officer was waiting to help me. Stars aligned and I was out within 30 mins with my certified copy.
To my pleasant amusement, a group of freshly naturalized walked out after the oath ceremony while I was waiting on the officer to make the copies. Brought back so many memories, making me smile ear to ear. Big families, small families, some ecstatic, some prolly daunted by the amount of paper work that followed, but overall a joyful satisfaction of having completed a major journey!
In-case, I don't log back in before, Wish all the FT-ers and their families a warm thanksgiving!
Nov 17, 2017, 9:33 am
#122
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Good morning and happy Friday!
You are right about the USP, they did mention copies, but they def wanted the original NC(which they mail back a week in to the application submission). #memoryfail #again
GE - yes, I'm def. relieved for not having to carry the original NC with me.(fingers crossed).
So before the walk-in, I check the normal busy hours and planned around that. At the security check point, I presented my appointment notice(for next week) and explained why I was doing an early walk in. Thankfully the security guard was patient enough hear my story. After the expected 'we don't normally do this' part, he was kind enough to make a few calls to get the ball rolling. By the time I was done with the security part, a USCIS officer was waiting to help me. Stars aligned and I was out within 30 mins with my certified copy.
To my pleasant amusement, a group of freshly naturalized walked out after the oath ceremony while I was waiting on the officer to make the copies. Brought back so many memories, making me smile ear to ear. Big families, small families, some ecstatic, some prolly daunted by the amount of paper work that followed, but overall a joyful satisfaction of having completed a major journey!
In-case, I don't log back in before, Wish all the FT-ers and their families a warm thanksgiving!
You are right about the USP, they did mention copies, but they def wanted the original NC(which they mail back a week in to the application submission). #memoryfail #again
GE - yes, I'm def. relieved for not having to carry the original NC with me.(fingers crossed).
So before the walk-in, I check the normal busy hours and planned around that. At the security check point, I presented my appointment notice(for next week) and explained why I was doing an early walk in. Thankfully the security guard was patient enough hear my story. After the expected 'we don't normally do this' part, he was kind enough to make a few calls to get the ball rolling. By the time I was done with the security part, a USCIS officer was waiting to help me. Stars aligned and I was out within 30 mins with my certified copy.
To my pleasant amusement, a group of freshly naturalized walked out after the oath ceremony while I was waiting on the officer to make the copies. Brought back so many memories, making me smile ear to ear. Big families, small families, some ecstatic, some prolly daunted by the amount of paper work that followed, but overall a joyful satisfaction of having completed a major journey!
In-case, I don't log back in before, Wish all the FT-ers and their families a warm thanksgiving!
Thanks for the info, and have great travels and an excellent Turkey Day! Looking forward to hearing how the document portion of the GE interview goes.
Last edited by Newbie2FT; Nov 17, 2017 at 9:47 am
Nov 30, 2017, 8:36 am
#124
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Well, if you have to go through a bureaucratic hurdle, that sounds like a surprisingly not-bad way to do it. And, yes, it definitely does bring a touch of joy to see a batch of new Americans with their new naturalization certificates. Oh, and there was no charge, yeah?
Thanks for the info, and have great travels and an excellent Turkey Day! Looking forward to hearing how the document portion of the GE interview goes.
Thanks for the info, and have great travels and an excellent Turkey Day! Looking forward to hearing how the document portion of the GE interview goes.
Quick update on my interview process:
During my overseas trip, I got an email from GE saying I could complete my partial application on arrival at any international airport.(This was despite my scheduled appointment at DFW yesterday) So the first thing I did after landing, was to check with the GE staff by the kiosks if I could do a walk in interview. He confirmed, directing me to a specific gate.
It was still early in the morning, so there were no lines. I got to the gate and found a very helpful officer, who first took my picture, then finger prints followed by a few questions about my travels. I had the certified NC in hand, but all the officer needed was my application number(in the interview notice) and passport.
She confirmed my approval and mentioned the confirmation email could take up to 24hrs . She suggested putting the approval to test at the GE kiosks. So I went back and it worked flawlessly. 15 mins later, just as I was getting done with customs, my phone flashed with the approval confirmation email notification.
Couldn't have gone smoother, but for the slight technical trouble with the scanner :P
Nov 30, 2017, 9:02 am
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Dec 1, 2017, 3:13 am
#126
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Good morning FT peeps,
Quick update on my interview process:
During my overseas trip, I got an email from GE saying I could complete my partial application on arrival at any international airport.(This was despite my scheduled appointment at DFW yesterday) So the first thing I did after landing, was to check with the GE staff by the kiosks if I could do a walk in interview. He confirmed, directing me to a specific gate.
It was still early in the morning, so there were no lines. I got to the gate and found a very helpful officer, who first took my picture, then finger prints followed by a few questions about my travels. I had the certified NC in hand, but all the officer needed was my application number(in the interview notice) and passport.
She confirmed my approval and mentioned the confirmation email could take up to 24hrs . She suggested putting the approval to test at the GE kiosks. So I went back and it worked flawlessly. 15 mins later, just as I was getting done with customs, my phone flashed with the approval confirmation email notification.
Couldn't have gone smoother, but for the slight technical trouble with the scanner :P
Quick update on my interview process:
During my overseas trip, I got an email from GE saying I could complete my partial application on arrival at any international airport.(This was despite my scheduled appointment at DFW yesterday) So the first thing I did after landing, was to check with the GE staff by the kiosks if I could do a walk in interview. He confirmed, directing me to a specific gate.
It was still early in the morning, so there were no lines. I got to the gate and found a very helpful officer, who first took my picture, then finger prints followed by a few questions about my travels. I had the certified NC in hand, but all the officer needed was my application number(in the interview notice) and passport.
She confirmed my approval and mentioned the confirmation email could take up to 24hrs . She suggested putting the approval to test at the GE kiosks. So I went back and it worked flawlessly. 15 mins later, just as I was getting done with customs, my phone flashed with the approval confirmation email notification.
Couldn't have gone smoother, but for the slight technical trouble with the scanner :P
My guess is that so few people include documents other than passports on their GE / NEXUS / SENTRI applications for proof of citizenship and admissibility (like birth certificates, naturalization certificates, citizenship certificates), that the CBP officers don't know to ask for those documents even if they were entered into the application. Or maybe the officers are given some discretion in their document requests, as long as one document that proves citizenship and U.S. admissibility is presented.
Hmm, I wonder if you received the email invitation because you had conditional approval with no interview completion, or because you had an interview scheduled and pending.
In any case, at least the trip to USCIS wasn't a waste, as a certified copy of your naturalization certificate in a bank safe deposit box might come in handy one day (although hopefully you'll never need to find out!).
Dec 7, 2017, 2:54 am
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Quick update: In the end, I never received any letter in the mail. I showed up on the date of the appointment, I was asked for passport, DL and a proof of address (my bank statement sufficed). I've since received my actual GE card in the mail.
Feb 27, 2018, 1:16 pm
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Mar 22, 2018, 11:05 am
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Hi All,
My GE Interview is scheduled for tomorrow. When I completed my application, I used my old out of state DL number. I have since received a new license (although temporary as Georgia mails out the permanent license and give you a paper temp) and it has my current address and information. Would I need to bring any other supporting documentation to show my residency or should I be ok with the new temporary?
Thanks for your help
My GE Interview is scheduled for tomorrow. When I completed my application, I used my old out of state DL number. I have since received a new license (although temporary as Georgia mails out the permanent license and give you a paper temp) and it has my current address and information. Would I need to bring any other supporting documentation to show my residency or should I be ok with the new temporary?
Thanks for your help
Sep 26, 2018, 4:02 pm
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Obtain a notarized statement from your friends, provide originals of mail from known entities such as banks, your former employer (retirement), government agencies, and the covers of magazines and other routine mail you receive.
Drivers license, non-driver ID, library card?
Just come up with as much secondary evidence as you can.
Drivers license, non-driver ID, library card?
Just come up with as much secondary evidence as you can.
Oct 21, 2018, 8:26 pm
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I live on an Indian Reservation where the USPS doesn't deliver to my physical address. My license, utility bills, credit card bills, and even my voter registration materials have my PO Box address on them. I did put my physical address (it's a number primarily used for local law wnforcement / emergency response purposes) on the application, but the only things I have with that address on it are shipping labels from packages delivered by FedEx or UPS. Should I cut out one of these shipping labels (along with the underlying cardboard) and bring it to my interview?
Oct 21, 2018, 9:28 pm
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I live on an Indian Reservation where the USPS doesn't deliver to my physical address. My license, utility bills, credit card bills, and even my voter registration materials have my PO Box address on them. I did put my physical address (it's a number primarily used for local law wnforcement / emergency response purposes) on the application, but the only things I have with that address on it are shipping labels from packages delivered by FedEx or UPS. Should I cut out one of these shipping labels (along with the underlying cardboard) and bring it to my interview?
Out of curiosity, don't your utility bills have a service address (as opposed to where the bills are sent)?
Oct 21, 2018, 9:47 pm
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No, they do not. I suppose the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority has that information somewhere in their files since they have no problem finding us for service calls. But the physical address is not printed on our monthly invoices.
Oct 22, 2018, 2:23 am
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I live on an Indian Reservation where the USPS doesn't deliver to my physical address. My license, utility bills, credit card bills, and even my voter registration materials have my PO Box address on them. I did put my physical address (it's a number primarily used for local law wnforcement / emergency response purposes) on the application, but the only things I have with that address on it are shipping labels from packages delivered by FedEx or UPS. Should I cut out one of these shipping labels (along with the underlying cardboard) and bring it to my interview?
If your GE interview is at CBP location near a Native American reservation and has a history of getting fellow tribal membership applicants who primarily reside on such a reservation or other area where homes are not served by the USPS directly, they are likely to be less fussy about this than if trying to do it at say the Reagan ITC building in DC.