Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
Sep 7, 2015, 12:18 am
#2642
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: IAD
Programs: Delta AmEx Gold, United MileagePlus Explorer, Former Delta Silver Medallion & United Premier Silver
Posts: 121
While some people get the final approval immediately after their interview, it is not what always happens.
My final approval came through about 36 hours after the interview took place.
My final approval came through about 36 hours after the interview took place.
Sep 7, 2015, 7:07 am
#2643
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: AA EXP, DL Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 1,863
Exactly. My approval email hit on my phone before I got back to my SUV, some 10 minutes. Mrs. K interviewed in the same office with the same agent a month later. Took nearly three weeks for her final approval to come. No reason why her approval would be delayed from the standpoint of her background or record.
Sep 7, 2015, 1:09 pm
#2645
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 50
Exactly. My approval email hit on my phone before I got back to my SUV, some 10 minutes. Mrs. K interviewed in the same office with the same agent a month later. Took nearly three weeks for her final approval to come. No reason why her approval would be delayed from the standpoint of her background or record.
Sep 8, 2015, 5:06 am
#2646
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: AA EXP, DL Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 1,863
She finally got an email with her final approval and a week later her GE card arrived in the mail. We've traveled OCONUS a couple of times since and GE has worked. She already had a KTN because of her DoD employee status but has changed her airline profiles over to the GE generated PassID/KTN and continues to get PreCheck on what so far has been a 100% basis.
Sep 8, 2015, 10:09 pm
#2647
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Los Angeles
Posts: 50
She finally got an email with her final approval and a week later her GE card arrived in the mail. We've traveled OCONUS a couple of times since and GE has worked. She already had a KTN because of her DoD employee status but has changed her airline profiles over to the GE generated PassID/KTN and continues to get PreCheck on what so far has been a 100% basis.
Sep 9, 2015, 5:54 am
#2648
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: ATL
Posts: 127
As a data point, I just got my conditional approval after exactly 12 days, will update after my interview with that experience.
I have a (domestic) flight before my interview, does anybody know if I can use the Known Traveler Number (provided in the conditional approval notification) before going on my interview to try and get TSA pre?
I have a (domestic) flight before my interview, does anybody know if I can use the Known Traveler Number (provided in the conditional approval notification) before going on my interview to try and get TSA pre?
Sep 9, 2015, 6:59 am
#2649
Join Date: May 2011
Location: San Antonio, TX
Programs: AA EXP, DL Silver, Global Entry
Posts: 1,863
As a data point, I just got my conditional approval after exactly 12 days, will update after my interview with that experience.
I have a (domestic) flight before my interview, does anybody know if I can use the Known Traveler Number (provided in the conditional approval notification) before going on my interview to try and get TSA pre?
I have a (domestic) flight before my interview, does anybody know if I can use the Known Traveler Number (provided in the conditional approval notification) before going on my interview to try and get TSA pre?
Sep 9, 2015, 8:22 am
#2650
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Dreamland
Posts: 928
As a data point, I just got my conditional approval after exactly 12 days, will update after my interview with that experience.
I have a (domestic) flight before my interview, does anybody know if I can use the Known Traveler Number (provided in the conditional approval notification) before going on my interview to try and get TSA pre?
I have a (domestic) flight before my interview, does anybody know if I can use the Known Traveler Number (provided in the conditional approval notification) before going on my interview to try and get TSA pre?
Sep 9, 2015, 9:46 am
#2651
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: NYC
Programs: pleb
Posts: 563
Not from me but my friends who just recently applied for SFO processing. Thought it'd be some useful info for anyone planning on setting up an interview there.
Applied around Aug 31, 2015
Conditional approval: Sept 8, 2015
First available appt at SFO: Feb 2, 2016
GE officers at SFO working overtime.
Applied around Aug 31, 2015
Conditional approval: Sept 8, 2015
First available appt at SFO: Feb 2, 2016
GE officers at SFO working overtime.
Sep 9, 2015, 5:02 pm
#2652
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: DFW
Programs: AA Gold, SWA, JetBlue, VA
Posts: 1
Applied: 24 Aug 2015
Conditional Approval: 03 Sep 2015 (8 business days, 10 calendar days)
Interview: 09 Sep 2015, DFW Airport (Initial interview had been scheduled for 14 Oct 2015. One of us also walked in and they were able to get interviewed within an hour.)
Final Approval: 09 Sep 2015 (within 30 minutes of leaving the CBP office)
Card Received: TBD
16 days from start to finish isn't too bad. Just keep checking the interview page during business hours and slots should open up every 30 minutes or so. Worst case you can walk-in and it may take an hour.
Conditional Approval: 03 Sep 2015 (8 business days, 10 calendar days)
Interview: 09 Sep 2015, DFW Airport (Initial interview had been scheduled for 14 Oct 2015. One of us also walked in and they were able to get interviewed within an hour.)
Final Approval: 09 Sep 2015 (within 30 minutes of leaving the CBP office)
Card Received: TBD
16 days from start to finish isn't too bad. Just keep checking the interview page during business hours and slots should open up every 30 minutes or so. Worst case you can walk-in and it may take an hour.
Sep 10, 2015, 9:46 am
#2653
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2011
Posts: 313
I read this thread prior to my application, so I figured I'd join and share my experience.
•Applied: August 19, 2015
•Conditional Approval: August 28, 2015
•Interview: August 30, 2015 (appointments were plentiful @ PHL)
•Final Approval: August 30, 2015 ~15-20 minutes after leaving the interview.
I haven't received my card yet, but it's been less than a week. The interviewer asked for my ID and Passport but I didn't have to show my letter of conditional approval or even the proof of address that was indicated. Really easy and smooth process.
•Applied: August 19, 2015
•Conditional Approval: August 28, 2015
•Interview: August 30, 2015 (appointments were plentiful @ PHL)
•Final Approval: August 30, 2015 ~15-20 minutes after leaving the interview.
I haven't received my card yet, but it's been less than a week. The interviewer asked for my ID and Passport but I didn't have to show my letter of conditional approval or even the proof of address that was indicated. Really easy and smooth process.
thanks for the update! I am waiting for my family interview at PHL and wondering the logistics of going for an interview with a toddler and an infant. do you know if we can access the place without going thru security (we are not flying) ?
Sep 11, 2015, 11:03 am
#2654
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: SBA
Programs: UA MM etc
Posts: 62
Wow it's hard to schedule an interview now
Not from me but my friends who just recently applied for SFO processing. Thought it'd be some useful info for anyone planning on setting up an interview there.
Applied around Aug 31, 2015
Conditional approval: Sept 8, 2015
First available appt at SFO: Feb 2, 2016
GE officers at SFO working overtime.
Applied around Aug 31, 2015
Conditional approval: Sept 8, 2015
First available appt at SFO: Feb 2, 2016
GE officers at SFO working overtime.
Does anyone know if it is possible to schedule an interview and then re-schedule it once I know where and when I will be traveling?
CBP website seems to have no way to send an email question and the phone number is always busy.
Wasn't this hard the first time 5 yr ago.
Sep 11, 2015, 11:55 am
#2655
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: ATL
Programs: Global Entry, UA, AA, BA, DL, Bonvoy
Posts: 281
That's exactly what you should do. After scheduling an initial appointment when you log into GOES there will be an action button that gives you the opportunity to manage your appointments and that is the link to where you can cancel and reschedule. Just remember to reschedule online at least 24 hours before an appointment that you will not be able to attend or you'll have to call the interview location.