Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
Apr 15, 2013, 7:41 am
#856
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: DCA / WAS
Programs: DL 2+ million/PM, YX, Marriott Plt, *wood gold, HHonors, CO Plt, UA, AA EXP, WN, AGR
Posts: 9,388
The apple has long symbolized the "forbidden fruit". All the way back to the story of Adam and Eve, and including Snow White. That the CBP uses the apple as a symbol is really no surprise.
Apr 15, 2013, 7:45 am
#857
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: SW Michigan, ex SF Bay Area
Posts: 836
I think I've seen the answer to this, but now I'm not sure. If I declare that I have food, tell them it's an apple (or something else that's not allowed), and they take it away, is that considered a violation? In other words, what if I'm honest but unaware that a particular food item is not allowed?
Apr 15, 2013, 8:40 am
#858
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: DCA
Posts: 7,770
I think I've seen the answer to this, but now I'm not sure. If I declare that I have food, tell them it's an apple (or something else that's not allowed), and they take it away, is that considered a violation? In other words, what if I'm honest but unaware that a particular food item is not allowed?
Apr 15, 2013, 11:35 am
#859
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: LAX
Posts: 63
Just wanted to post an update. I contacted technical support this morning. The representative said that this is a known bug and that a fix should be out this evening.
Apr 15, 2013, 11:50 am
#860
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Silver, AA Plat, DL Silver, SW A-List, Emerald Club Exec
Posts: 132
Global entry program-processing time?
Thanks! I just tried the walk-in at PHL. No dice. They said they were booked solid with appointments every 20 mins for the next several days.
Apr 15, 2013, 1:38 pm
#861
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: RDU
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Silver, AA Plat, DL Silver, SW A-List, Emerald Club Exec
Posts: 132
Global entry program-processing time?
Status is finally updated so I can schedule an interview.
Apr 16, 2013, 9:45 am
#862
Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: SW Michigan, ex SF Bay Area
Posts: 836
The officer was explicit about this yesterday - if you declare, you won't get in trouble. It's the intent to conceal that is a violation. My experience with CBP is that they don't expect you to know exactly which food items are and are not allowed, and give lots of slack as long as you are honest. Concealing, by nature, is disingenuous behavior that raises a red flag.
Apr 16, 2013, 10:17 am
#863
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: TPA
Programs: AA EXP, Hertz Club Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 282
Applied 3/20
Conditional approval 3/30
Interview at MCO 4/16
Got there 40 minutes early and they took me right in, they did ask if I had an appointment as they were not taking walk-ins. Even had a sign that said so. Five minutes later I was leaving the airport and had the approval email in my inbox.
Was told to expect my card within 10 days.
Conditional approval 3/30
Interview at MCO 4/16
Got there 40 minutes early and they took me right in, they did ask if I had an appointment as they were not taking walk-ins. Even had a sign that said so. Five minutes later I was leaving the airport and had the approval email in my inbox.
Was told to expect my card within 10 days.
Apr 16, 2013, 11:02 am
#864
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Denver, CO
Posts: 81
Applied 3/20
Conditional approval 3/30
Interview at MCO 4/16
Got there 40 minutes early and they took me right in, they did ask if I had an appointment as they were not taking walk-ins. Even had a sign that said so. Five minutes later I was leaving the airport and had the approval email in my inbox.
Was told to expect my card within 10 days.
Conditional approval 3/30
Interview at MCO 4/16
Got there 40 minutes early and they took me right in, they did ask if I had an appointment as they were not taking walk-ins. Even had a sign that said so. Five minutes later I was leaving the airport and had the approval email in my inbox.
Was told to expect my card within 10 days.
Apr 16, 2013, 1:49 pm
#865
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: DCA
Programs: AA Plat Pro, UA Silver, DL Silver, Marriott Titanium, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 1,851
Applied 3/20
Conditional approval 3/30
Interview at MCO 4/16
Got there 40 minutes early and they took me right in, they did ask if I had an appointment as they were not taking walk-ins. Even had a sign that said so. Five minutes later I was leaving the airport and had the approval email in my inbox.
Was told to expect my card within 10 days.
Conditional approval 3/30
Interview at MCO 4/16
Got there 40 minutes early and they took me right in, they did ask if I had an appointment as they were not taking walk-ins. Even had a sign that said so. Five minutes later I was leaving the airport and had the approval email in my inbox.
Was told to expect my card within 10 days.
The officer I interviewed with was awesome and even helped me figure out my dad's PASSID that he had forgotten and was thus unable to get precheck. I even sent in a compliment on the officer to CBP.
Apr 16, 2013, 5:10 pm
#866
Join Date: Apr 2013
Programs: AAPlat/United1K
Posts: 2
Processing time after interview
Wanted to post my experience.
I submitted my application through the UA program and received the Conditional Approval notice within 2 - 3 weeks. My interview was this past Friday(4/12) at SJU. I arrived 20 mins before my scheduled interview but the CBP officer was kind enough to take me in for processing since she was available. I have to say, I had one the best experiences with dealing with a CBP officer to date. She was kind, friendly and knowledgeable. I handed over my documents and was asked a few questions regarding my international trips from the past 5 years. I mentioned all as listed in the application excluding Canada since the application says travel excluding U.S.A, Mexico and Canada. We shared some laughs and talk about some general topics.
Later, she took my photo and fingerprints and showed me how the GE system works. She described everything in detail and helpful to answer all of my questions.The whole experience was a pleasant one. As she was finishing up, she told me she needs some additional checks and there shouldn't be any problem and will be approved in a day or two.
It's been a couple of days and I don't see any changes to my goes account nor did I receive any email.
I wanted to know how long does it actually takes from interview to approval email?
I submitted my application through the UA program and received the Conditional Approval notice within 2 - 3 weeks. My interview was this past Friday(4/12) at SJU. I arrived 20 mins before my scheduled interview but the CBP officer was kind enough to take me in for processing since she was available. I have to say, I had one the best experiences with dealing with a CBP officer to date. She was kind, friendly and knowledgeable. I handed over my documents and was asked a few questions regarding my international trips from the past 5 years. I mentioned all as listed in the application excluding Canada since the application says travel excluding U.S.A, Mexico and Canada. We shared some laughs and talk about some general topics.
Later, she took my photo and fingerprints and showed me how the GE system works. She described everything in detail and helpful to answer all of my questions.The whole experience was a pleasant one. As she was finishing up, she told me she needs some additional checks and there shouldn't be any problem and will be approved in a day or two.
It's been a couple of days and I don't see any changes to my goes account nor did I receive any email.
I wanted to know how long does it actually takes from interview to approval email?
Apr 16, 2013, 7:26 pm
#867
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: LAX
Posts: 63
Wanted to post my experience.
I submitted my application through the UA program and received the Conditional Approval notice within 2 - 3 weeks. My interview was this past Friday(4/12) at SJU. I arrived 20 mins before my scheduled interview but the CBP officer was kind enough to take me in for processing since she was available. I have to say, I had one the best experiences with dealing with a CBP officer to date. She was kind, friendly and knowledgeable. I handed over my documents and was asked a few questions regarding my international trips from the past 5 years. I mentioned all as listed in the application excluding Canada since the application says travel excluding U.S.A, Mexico and Canada. We shared some laughs and talk about some general topics.
Later, she took my photo and fingerprints and showed me how the GE system works. She described everything in detail and helpful to answer all of my questions.The whole experience was a pleasant one. As she was finishing up, she told me she needs some additional checks and there shouldn't be any problem and will be approved in a day or two.
It's been a couple of days and I don't see any changes to my goes account nor did I receive any email.
I wanted to know how long does it actually takes from interview to approval email?
I submitted my application through the UA program and received the Conditional Approval notice within 2 - 3 weeks. My interview was this past Friday(4/12) at SJU. I arrived 20 mins before my scheduled interview but the CBP officer was kind enough to take me in for processing since she was available. I have to say, I had one the best experiences with dealing with a CBP officer to date. She was kind, friendly and knowledgeable. I handed over my documents and was asked a few questions regarding my international trips from the past 5 years. I mentioned all as listed in the application excluding Canada since the application says travel excluding U.S.A, Mexico and Canada. We shared some laughs and talk about some general topics.
Later, she took my photo and fingerprints and showed me how the GE system works. She described everything in detail and helpful to answer all of my questions.The whole experience was a pleasant one. As she was finishing up, she told me she needs some additional checks and there shouldn't be any problem and will be approved in a day or two.
It's been a couple of days and I don't see any changes to my goes account nor did I receive any email.
I wanted to know how long does it actually takes from interview to approval email?
A lot of people mentioned that they received their approval notices almost immediately after leaving. I have not yet seen a change to my application status. Are there others whose applications took some extra time to process?
Apr 17, 2013, 1:47 am
#868
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,664
In my case, I got the approval and status change email almost two hours from leaving the office of the CBP.
Apr 17, 2013, 8:34 am
#869
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,430
The example I was given was KinderEggs - the chocolate eggs with a toy inside. Apparently they are banned because of the toy inside food, which is a no-no. But it's pretty obscure, unlike fruits and meats, which they quite clear say (repeatedly as you approach customs) are illegal.
Apr 17, 2013, 10:08 am
#870
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: New York City
Posts: 93
Applied 4/3
Conditional approval 4/13
Interview at JFK 4/14
The Bowling Green office seems to still be closed, otherwise I would have chosen that one for its proximity to the office.
It looked like they interview 3 people per time slot (3 officers) - the nice lady asked me half a question (the street number of my address) - she deduced my name by asking the agent next to her who he was interviewing, took my picture and fingerprints - wrote down my ID# on a piece of paper. Was out within 5 minutes, efficient and friendly service. Global entry status effective immediately.
Approval e-mail received within 6 hours. I'm a happy camper.
Conditional approval 4/13
Interview at JFK 4/14
The Bowling Green office seems to still be closed, otherwise I would have chosen that one for its proximity to the office.
It looked like they interview 3 people per time slot (3 officers) - the nice lady asked me half a question (the street number of my address) - she deduced my name by asking the agent next to her who he was interviewing, took my picture and fingerprints - wrote down my ID# on a piece of paper. Was out within 5 minutes, efficient and friendly service. Global entry status effective immediately.
Approval e-mail received within 6 hours. I'm a happy camper.