Is Global Entry worthwhile?
#2401
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
#2403
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Los Angeles Area/South of France
Programs: UA Gold Million Miler , Hertz #1 Gold Five Star, Sixt Platinum and various hotel programs
Posts: 85
This should avoid a mandatory secondary screening for CBP to inspect the new passport on my next international trip.
#2404
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: Various
Posts: 6,526
Another data point for those with families: I flew into Newark from Brussels in February with my 5-yo. I have GE, and he obviously does not. I went up to the kiosks with him, intending to get the X and then talk to an agent, as others on this board have done. There was an agent walking around the GE kiosks when I did this, and he told me whether or not I had the X, since I had GE and a child along with me, once I used the kiosks, I could see an agent at the front of the line.
This might just be one agents POV, but he seemed like he had seen this a lot, and this was SOP.
PLEASE NOTE: This post is now outdated, since all ages are now eligible for GE. Again, you can no longer walk your kids through with you!
This might just be one agents POV, but he seemed like he had seen this a lot, and this was SOP.
PLEASE NOTE: This post is now outdated, since all ages are now eligible for GE. Again, you can no longer walk your kids through with you!
Last edited by mechteach; Apr 26, 2013 at 7:02 am Reason: updated information
#2405
Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 278
I submitted about 4 weeks ago and haven't heard anything yet. Strange that it's taking so long - you're not alone!
#2407
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: On the road in North America....
Programs: UA 1MM, *G, Global Entry
Posts: 579
#2408
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Purgatory
Programs: Too many to list. Status is a half dozen.
Posts: 9,235
Argh. Any idea when PHX might be added as an enrollment center? It's not on the list.
When CLT, MSP and DEN went live with Global Entry earlier this month they were also added as enrollment centers for scheduling interviews. PHX went live on Monday but I can't enroll there yet. Won't be at an enrollment center until I transit MIA in June otherwise.
When CLT, MSP and DEN went live with Global Entry earlier this month they were also added as enrollment centers for scheduling interviews. PHX went live on Monday but I can't enroll there yet. Won't be at an enrollment center until I transit MIA in June otherwise.
#2409
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YQR
Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.
Posts: 1,181
Give it time - I'm guessing they'll have an enrolment centre there within a few weeks. There's some infrastructure to set up, after all.
#2410
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: TUS and any place close to a lav
Programs: UA 1.6MM
Posts: 5,423
Question about the benefit of using Global Entry at a Land Crossing into Canada and back in to the US.
1) I understand that, as a GE member, I can't use the NEXUS lane going into Canada.
2) The published benefit (in the GE FAQ) is that a GE member can use the NEXUS lane coming back into the US using your Global Entry Card. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is there a drive-up kiosk involved? How does it work?
Thanks in advance.
1) I understand that, as a GE member, I can't use the NEXUS lane going into Canada.
2) The published benefit (in the GE FAQ) is that a GE member can use the NEXUS lane coming back into the US using your Global Entry Card. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is there a drive-up kiosk involved? How does it work?
Thanks in advance.
#2411
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
Question about the benefit of using Global Entry at a Land Crossing into Canada and back in to the US.
1) I understand that, as a GE member, I can't use the NEXUS lane going into Canada.
2) The published benefit (in the GE FAQ) is that a GE member can use the NEXUS lane coming back into the US using your Global Entry Card. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is there a drive-up kiosk involved? How does it work?
Thanks in advance.
1) I understand that, as a GE member, I can't use the NEXUS lane going into Canada.
2) The published benefit (in the GE FAQ) is that a GE member can use the NEXUS lane coming back into the US using your Global Entry Card. Does anyone have any experience with this? Is there a drive-up kiosk involved? How does it work?
Thanks in advance.
I don't drive to Canada that often, but probably will again this summer and due to the long wait going up I've already got my Nexus application submitted.
Last edited by SEA1K4EVR; Mar 28, 2012 at 10:21 am
#2412
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Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: BOS/ORH
Programs: AS 75K
Posts: 18,323
I thought you need proof of residence? I'll find out in a few days. I'm bringing the letter, passport, and a few things I've receive in the mail with my address on it since i don't have Drivers license, utility bill or rental/mortgage papers (everything is in my GF's name)
#2413
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 9
I thought you need proof of residence? I'll find out in a few days. I'm bringing the letter, passport, and a few things I've receive in the mail with my address on it since i don't have Drivers license, utility bill or rental/mortgage papers (everything is in my GF's name)
i just read the letter, it asks to bring:
letter
valid passport/resident card
evidence for residency (e.g. drivers license, utility bills, mortgage statement)
so i'll be bringing all three. plus i have a drivers license (different state) and a state id (same state as residence but different address). so we'll see how it goes.......
#2415
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: LAX
Programs: Fallen DL DM (PM) 2MM
Posts: 4,783
Since DL seems to want me to fly thru JFK, GE is a life saver. Took my time down the long walk, smiled at the people waiting in line who passed me on a run, was thru and out the exit in about a minute. Best thing I ever did and I am sorry I didn't do it earlier.