Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Aug 31, 2012, 9:24 am
#2731
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YQR
Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.
Posts: 1,181
The risk manager side of me needs to point out that if you're not resident in the state from which your driver's license was issued, it won't be legally valid for driving anywhere. Some jurisdictions seem diligent about identifying when this happens and insurers can deny coverage. Hopefully you have a valid license where you're living.
Aug 31, 2012, 9:30 am
#2732
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,438
The risk manager side of me needs to point out that if you're not resident in the state from which your driver's license was issued, it won't be legally valid for driving anywhere. Some jurisdictions seem diligent about identifying when this happens and insurers can deny coverage. Hopefully you have a valid license where you're living.
Aug 31, 2012, 11:32 am
#2733
Moderator: Smoking Lounge; FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: SFO
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Bolding mine: Had my interview at SFO yesterday (8/27) and brought a fellow F/t'er with me who was approved with an interview scheduled for October hoping they would take her as a walk in and using the CBP Officer's words, "we can't do walk-ins as we''re hammered thanks to the Airlines giving it away for free and the best bet is for her to keep checking the calendar to see if an earlier date has opened
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Aug 31, 2012, 4:47 pm
#2734
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YQR
Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.
Posts: 1,181
My license is legally valid, and in fact I just had it renewed a couple of years ago, same state I pay taxes and vote in. Just overseas on an assignment that has lasted forever and I have my property rented out. I'm planning on taking the last property tax bill just in case.
Aug 31, 2012, 8:57 pm
#2735
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Catania, Sicily/South Jersey (PHL)/Houston, Texas/Red Stick/airborne in-between
Programs: United Global Svs, AA PlatPro, WN RR, AZ/ITA Freccia, Hilton Diam, Bonvoy Gold, Hertz Prez, IHG
Posts: 3,548
Students, Military, contractors, the millions of people with vacation/2nd homes in other states, snowbirds, those "legally homless" (not the under the bridge kind but I presume they could too...)
Sep 1, 2012, 9:17 am
#2736
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: Various
Posts: 6,526
What about the proof of address for children? I am listed as their legal guardian on the application (I'm their mom), so should I just bring proof of address for myself? I have lunch bills from their schools sent to their names at our address, but that's it for them!
Sep 4, 2012, 2:39 pm
#2737
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: DFW
Posts: 8,036
I think you are fine if you just bring your proof of address. My wife will be taking my daughter for the GE "interview" - won't be much of an interview with an 18-month old - and she certainly hasn't received any bills yet
Sep 5, 2012, 7:00 am
#2738
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: Various
Posts: 6,526
Also, another application data point. I applied for both my kids on 8/31, and saw that they were approved this morning (9/5). Not bad, considering 9/1-3 was a holiday/weekend.
Sep 13, 2012, 9:36 am
#2740
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Seattle, WA
Programs: DL Diamond, UA 1K MM, SPG Plat For Life, Marriott Plat, Nexus/GlobalEntry
Posts: 9,198
If you happen to be at BOS for some other reason then you should definitely stop by an give it a shot. But, you'll most likely be able to get a much earlier appointment if you check the GOES site frequently..ie, multiple times per day. There are often short notice cancellations and you would be able to move up.
Sep 13, 2012, 7:27 pm
#2742
Join Date: Nov 2007
Posts: 232
OT: Makes me wonder how it works if you fly to Canada or Mexico and then drive back over the border (where the agent usually just glances at you and waves you through, without swiping your passport into the system). How would the CBP computer system know you had returned Stateside? Could foul things up the next time you try to leave the country by air and and the airline swipes your passport for APIS purposes prior to boarding pass issuance.
(Or are all U.S. land border stations swiping individual passports/WHTI-complaint documents for each and every traveler nowadays?)
(Or are all U.S. land border stations swiping individual passports/WHTI-complaint documents for each and every traveler nowadays?)
BTW, RFID is a wonderful technology for applications of this nature, and widely deployed at the land borders.
Sep 13, 2012, 7:36 pm
#2743
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,602
I would definitely try a walk-up. Mrs. SFO had a 12:30PM appointment at SFO a few weeks ago. We arrived at 12:05P. There were 3 Global Entry agents and we were the only "customers" for the 20 minutes we were there. They were all very pleasant. As long as you are in the system and have all your docs, I'd certainly try it.
Sep 14, 2012, 2:52 pm
#2744
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: ORD
Programs: BA, AA, SQ, UA, AC, WS, MR TIT
Posts: 8,659
Sep 17, 2012, 1:48 am
#2745
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,438
Just had my appointment last week. I was asked to supply documentation verifying my physical residence address overseas. I also had to fully explain the nature of my work, how long I had been overseas, etc. I was also questioned about having traveled so extensively. He also wanted to know where I heard about Global Entry. I said the internet and he said, really, where on the internet? Took about 10 to 15 minutes and they said the card will show up in about 2 weeks.