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-   -   Is Global Entry worthwhile? (https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/trusted-travelers/917913-global-entry-worthwhile.html)

Xyzzy Jul 22, 2011 4:27 pm
I've had GE for a year or tw:p. I don't recall having my photo taken at my GE interview. Then again, all I do recall being asked about at the interview was the reason for my travel to a few countries the officer thought interesting/unusual.

ESpen36 Jul 22, 2011 4:30 pm
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Originally Posted by goingbananas
Originally Posted by TropicalTripper (Post 16767299)
FWIW all of my addresses, both personal and employment were pre-populated when I requested the card. As I stated a couple posts back, I only had to do over the countries visited, work phone numbers, and security questions again. Same with my wife.

I probably shouldn't be concerned about this, but I just went back to look at the status. I see the 'Request Global Entry Card' under 'application type' in the 'Application(s) in Process' section. When I click on that to look at the details of the application I'm taken to a screen that shows 'Trusted Traveler Card Replacement' on the 'Application Submit' confirmation page. I think it must have been an oversight with the way the site was programmed though. I was accepted into the program in May and never received a card.
I concur...I went through last week filling out the information you described. I was accepted into the program over 2 years ago. As of this afternoon, my status for getting the card is "pending review."

Anyone know how long it takes to get the approval for the card after already being approved for the GOES program?
GOES is not a trusted traveler program. GOES is simply a web application system that you use to apply for various trusted traveler programs, including GlobalEntry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST.

ESpen36 Jul 22, 2011 4:43 pm
Dupe.

Majuki Jul 23, 2011 12:09 am
Thanks for posting the picture. There is a lack of information on the web about this besides the press release. I applied for the card the other day and will post when they finish processing.

I made another use of GE today (first time at SFO), and it works every time! ^

The CBP agent did check the daily code from the kiosk today. I've never seen them do that at LAX or ORD for me. Another guy at the baggage carousel asked if I applied via AmEx. I told him I applied before AmEx started the reimbursement, but, if he has an eligible card, he should apply. It's worth it every time.

goingbananas Jul 23, 2011 11:17 am
Originally Posted by ESpen36 (Post 16779298)
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GOES is not a trusted traveler program. GOES is simply a web application system that you use to apply for various trusted traveler programs, including GlobalEntry, NEXUS, SENTRI, and FAST.
I think you are missing the question I posed....

I have been a GE for two years and I went into the GOES system to get the GE card. It has been almost two weeks and it still shows pending review. So, my question is...does anyone know how long it takes to go from pending review to approved?

FlyingHoustonian Jul 23, 2011 11:27 am
Originally Posted by goingbananas (Post 16783023)
I think you are missing the question I posed....

I have been a GE for two years and I went into the GOES system to get the GE card. It has been almost two weeks and it still shows pending review. So, my question is...does anyone know how long it takes to go from pending review to approved?
It is a good question.

I was a very early GE member, Joining IIRC July 1 of 2008 and getting nearly instant approval via GOES (I presume my federal clearance level at the time had some thing to do with that but didn't ask that specifically). Also there were only 3 airports and few members. I'm guessing now the larger number of members and applicants is delaying the card approval...?

I also noticed via GOES that
my expiration date is the expiration date of my US drivers license which is for about 5 and half years after I signed up. I don't remember going over that in the interview either. I was told 5 years from approval. I'll take the extra 5 months though.

Steve G Jul 23, 2011 11:38 am
Originally Posted by goingbananas (Post 16783023)
I think you are missing the question I posed....

I have been a GE for two years and I went into the GOES system to get the GE card. It has been almost two weeks and it still shows pending review. So, my question is...does anyone know how long it takes to go from pending review to approved?
It recently took me about 7 weeks.

Steve G Jul 23, 2011 11:41 am
Originally Posted by goingbananas (Post 16783023)
I think you are missing the question I posed....

I have been a GE for two years and I went into the GOES system to get the GE card. It has been almost two weeks and it still shows pending review. So, my question is...does anyone know how long it takes to go from pending review to approved?
It recently took me about 7 weeks. Scheduling the interview was easy, they had next day availablity.

hotelierLA Jul 23, 2011 12:04 pm
Originally Posted by goingbananas (Post 16783023)
I think you are missing the question I posed....

I have been a GE for two years and I went into the GOES system to get the GE card. It has been almost two weeks and it still shows pending review. So, my question is...does anyone know how long it takes to go from pending review to approved?
As a GE member who was accepted prior to the introduction of the GE card, I found that it took just a few business days to be approved for the card. I received my approval notice yesterday, so I can't yet comment how long it takes for them to process and mail the actual card.

canred Jul 23, 2011 1:08 pm
I have been with Global Entry for about 2 years, applied for the card 8 days ago and received approval yesterday. Interestingly, I received a "Conditional Approval" notice inviting me to schedule an appointment (as if I was not already in GE) at the same time as I received the approval notice stating that I would shortly be receiving the card but could start using GE immediately. I am assuming that they are using the same process for the cards as they use for new applicants for GE and don't really expect me to schedule an appointment.

goingbananas Jul 23, 2011 1:37 pm
On the GE card questions
 
Thanks for all the replies...

I will update when mine shows up.

Cheers..

Majuki Jul 24, 2011 3:44 am
Originally Posted by canred (Post 16783591)
Interestingly, I received a "Conditional Approval" notice inviting me to schedule an appointment (as if I was not already in GE) at the same time as I received the approval notice stating that I would shortly be receiving the card but could start using GE immediately.
Just so I'm 100% certain, if I'm a GE member who's requesting a card, I do not have to schedule an interview to obtain the card? I also assume that the expiration date on the card is tied to your GE membership expiration date?

roulette Jul 24, 2011 8:22 am
What is difference in GE and GE card?
 
I am sure I am about to show my extreme ignorance....but here goes....:

My wife and I just applied for GE. We have our interview at ATL on Aug 5th. I am reading recent posts about people who are in GE but are applying for the GE card on GOES. What is the difference? What does the card do that general GE membership does not? Do I need to request a card while at the interview? I am confused!!

hotelierLA Jul 24, 2011 9:16 am
Originally Posted by canred (Post 16783591)
I have been with Global Entry for about 2 years, applied for the card 8 days ago and received approval yesterday. Interestingly, I received a "Conditional Approval" notice inviting me to schedule an appointment (as if I was not already in GE) at the same time as I received the approval notice stating that I would shortly be receiving the card but could start using GE immediately. I am assuming that they are using the same process for the cards as they use for new applicants for GE and don't really expect me to schedule an appointment.
I had the same experience as you, and I'm also following the same assumption. When I received the GOES status change email alert, I found both the conditional approval and approval messages waiting at the same time. Also, the application still listed "pending review" for some time after the status change email came through. I logged in later and the application pending review was no longer present--only my original GE approval.

hotelierLA Jul 24, 2011 9:20 am
Originally Posted by roulette (Post 16787061)
I am sure I am about to show my extreme ignorance....but here goes....:

My wife and I just applied for GE. We have our interview at ATL on Aug 5th. I am reading recent posts about people who are in GE but are applying for the GE card on GOES. What is the difference? What does the card do that general GE membership does not? Do I need to request a card while at the interview? I am confused!!
If you are approved for GE now, you will receive the card automatically. Those of us who were accepted into GE before July 12, 2011 are having to request a card and pay an additional $15 processing fee.

More information on the purpose of the card:
Global Entry Members In Possession of a Global Entry Card May Utilize NEXUS and SENTRI Lanes Coming Into The United States.

Global Entry cards are Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative compliant documents for land and sea travel. Additionally, these cards will be valid for use at the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes coming into the United States.


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