Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
Mar 24, 2010, 7:19 pm
#1
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Archived: Processing Timelines for 1st Time GE Applications by US Citizens and LPR
Hello fellow members,
can anyone shed some light regarding the processing time till someone gets an conditional approval from GOES? i applied over the weekend and my status says " pending review"... Just curious.
thanks.
can anyone shed some light regarding the processing time till someone gets an conditional approval from GOES? i applied over the weekend and my status says " pending review"... Just curious.
thanks.
Mar 24, 2010, 9:14 pm
#2
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My application took about eight days, from application to conditional approval.. It depends on a number of factors and can take more than two weeks... You should see an update in a week or so...
Mar 27, 2010, 3:20 pm
#3
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Mine took a little shy of two weeks. This was as of a month ago.....
Mar 27, 2010, 4:18 pm
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It really depends case-by-case. NEXUS seems to be approving more quickly than GE itself lately.
Mar 27, 2010, 7:09 pm
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Depends on several factors. Some are classified, but some are pretty easy to figure out based on the information you supply on the application. Any of the following might slow down the background checks (as CBP might need extra time to decide whether you are an acceptable risk):
- any previous arrests, for anything, anytime, anywhere
- any previous immigration/customs-related violations, anytime, anywhere
- extensive international travel within the last 7 years
- multiple relocations within the last 7 years (i.e. complicated address history)
- multiple different employers within the last 7 years
....those kinds of things.
- any previous arrests, for anything, anytime, anywhere
- any previous immigration/customs-related violations, anytime, anywhere
- extensive international travel within the last 7 years
- multiple relocations within the last 7 years (i.e. complicated address history)
- multiple different employers within the last 7 years
....those kinds of things.
Mar 28, 2010, 7:54 am
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well, today is exactly 1 week. I'll keep on waiting.....By the way, do you get an e-mail in your e-mail address you provided, or keep checking the GOES account?
Thanks.
Thanks.
Mar 28, 2010, 9:00 am
#7
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You get an email saying that there is a change to your account.
My application took 2 weeks. Same job for the last 7 years, same address for the last 20, no arrests, no customs violations. Lots of international travel in the last 7 years - that is why I applied! The 'interview' was the nicest interaction I have ever had with a government official ever!
My application took 2 weeks. Same job for the last 7 years, same address for the last 20, no arrests, no customs violations. Lots of international travel in the last 7 years - that is why I applied! The 'interview' was the nicest interaction I have ever had with a government official ever!
Mar 28, 2010, 12:41 pm
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Dear GOES User,
GOES ACCOUNT INFORMATION
User ID: XXXXXXXXXXX
There has been a recent change to the status of your application.
Please login to your GOES account for more information.
This e-mail was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept
incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.
Thank you,
Customs and Border Protection
Mar 30, 2010, 4:00 pm
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Apr 1, 2010, 3:32 pm
#10
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I have NEXUS. My Global Entry was approved immediately.
Apr 3, 2010, 8:52 am
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it's been two weeks and counting. I actually called the enrollment center, spoke to a CBP officer he said it usually takes 2 months....?! (for some reason i fave a feeling he was confused, based on the way he was talking....)
i saw that people on this forum posted times as long as 3 weeks, no longer than that.
By the way, are any other forms to complete at enrollment center beside bringing the passport in?
later.
i saw that people on this forum posted times as long as 3 weeks, no longer than that.
By the way, are any other forms to complete at enrollment center beside bringing the passport in?
later.
Apr 5, 2010, 6:31 pm
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it's been two weeks and counting. I actually called the enrollment center, spoke to a CBP officer he said it usually takes 2 months....?! (for some reason i fave a feeling he was confused, based on the way he was talking....)
i saw that people on this forum posted times as long as 3 weeks, no longer than that.
By the way, are any other forms to complete at enrollment center beside bringing the passport in?
later.
i saw that people on this forum posted times as long as 3 weeks, no longer than that.
By the way, are any other forms to complete at enrollment center beside bringing the passport in?
later.
Apr 5, 2010, 8:01 pm
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I had to show the CBP officer my driver's license AND some additional proof of residency. I was very lucky to have thought to bring a property tax bill, but I suppose a utility bill or lease agreement would have worked too.
(Granted, it was a NEXUS interview, conducted 50% by CBSA and 50% by CBP, but only the CBP officer wanted to see address verification.)
Apr 6, 2010, 7:32 am
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I had to show the CBP officer my driver's license AND some additional proof of residency. I was very lucky to have thought to bring a property tax bill, but I suppose a utility bill or lease agreement would have worked too.
(Granted, it was a NEXUS interview, conducted 50% by CBSA and 50% by CBP, but only the CBP officer wanted to see address verification.)
(Granted, it was a NEXUS interview, conducted 50% by CBSA and 50% by CBP, but only the CBP officer wanted to see address verification.)
Apr 9, 2010, 10:05 am
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I applied as well in March and have already been approved. If you haven´t gotten your letter yet, it should be imminent.
