Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Oct 12, 2012, 9:22 am
#2791
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: YQR
Programs: NEXUS; alas, no status anymore.
Posts: 1,181
I updated my passport on GOES, and was able to use GE at DEN without issue.
Technically you're supposed to visit a NEXUS office before you use NEXUS again. I did so and was told to use GE for that US trip (YYZ-DCA) but that within two or three hours, my NEXUS would be up and running. That was June and I haven't had a chance to use NEXUS yet (flew back DEN-YQR) but I'll be able to try it on the 31st on an IAD-YYZ flight.
Technically you're supposed to visit a NEXUS office before you use NEXUS again. I did so and was told to use GE for that US trip (YYZ-DCA) but that within two or three hours, my NEXUS would be up and running. That was June and I haven't had a chance to use NEXUS yet (flew back DEN-YQR) but I'll be able to try it on the 31st on an IAD-YYZ flight.
Oct 13, 2012, 11:33 am
#2792
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: CT
Programs: AA EXP, UA, DL Gold, ANA Plat
Posts: 157
Oct 20, 2012, 6:26 am
#2793
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 91
is the interview and fingerprint still required?
i'm an US citizen who mostly lives overseas but I make about a dozen trips to the states each year. can i apply and have the interview conducted in switzerland and info sent to my swiss address?
i'm an US citizen who mostly lives overseas but I make about a dozen trips to the states each year. can i apply and have the interview conducted in switzerland and info sent to my swiss address?
Oct 20, 2012, 6:32 am
#2794
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Northeast Kansas | Colorado Native
Programs: Amex Gold/Plat, UA *G, Hyatt Globalist, Marriott LT Gold, NEXUS, TSA Disparager Unobtanium
Posts: 21,606
Yes and Yes. You'll need to visit a GE enrollment center in the US.
Oct 20, 2012, 6:33 am
#2795
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,602
http://www.globalentry.gov/enrollmentcenters.html
Just schedule your interview during your next trip to the US.
Oct 20, 2012, 6:37 am
#2797
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver • DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold, AA EXP, UA 1K, Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 21,602
Oct 20, 2012, 7:25 am
#2798
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 189
This may have already been asked in the 2700-plus posts, but my GE card omits my middle name shown on passport (even though my application included full name). Also, during the interview, the agent was unable to secure a set of fingerprints after numerous attempts and told me to simply hold up hand at kiosk and advise agent that I am "fingerprint exempt." (It took CLEAR about 1/2 hour to get set of usable prints years ago.) I will be using (or trying to use) GE kiosk at CLT in about 5 days. Am I out of luck and should plan on going to back of regular line upon deplaning , or will what I have get me through? Thanks.
Last edited by RMC500; Oct 20, 2012 at 7:42 am
Oct 20, 2012, 10:06 am
#2799
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
This may have already been asked in the 2700-plus posts, but my GE card omits my middle name shown on passport (even though my application included full name). Also, during the interview, the agent was unable to secure a set of fingerprints after numerous attempts and told me to simply hold up hand at kiosk and advise agent that I am "fingerprint exempt." (It took CLEAR about 1/2 hour to get set of usable prints years ago.) I will be using (or trying to use) GE kiosk at CLT in about 5 days. Am I out of luck and should plan on going to back of regular line upon deplaning , or will what I have get me through? Thanks.
Oct 21, 2012, 6:09 pm
#2800
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
Why would they have your fingerprints "on file"?
[Also if you renew your pp, you are supposed to visit a GE office (no appt. req.) to get a new CBP sticker and to verify your new pp number.]
So far, there is no mandatory DNA/fingerprint data base for US citizens--but I'm sure if DHS had their way, this would be in the works.
Oct 28, 2012, 10:00 am
#2801
Suspended
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 836
Global Entry Worth Obtaining?
I am considering enrolling my girlfriend and myself in the Global Entry program, but wanted to get your thoughts on it first. We live in Dallas so we would have to schlepp over to DFW for an interview, which isn't that convenient considering we both work and they are only open 8-3 Monday thru Friday.
We travel abroad about 2-4 times a year. I notice that other posts are talking about how long immigration lines are becoming due to inadequate staffing.
Do you think getting into the program is worthwhile? Has it worked when you arrive back in the USA and saved you time?
Thanks for your opinions on the matter.
Chris
We travel abroad about 2-4 times a year. I notice that other posts are talking about how long immigration lines are becoming due to inadequate staffing.
Do you think getting into the program is worthwhile? Has it worked when you arrive back in the USA and saved you time?
Thanks for your opinions on the matter.
Chris
Oct 28, 2012, 10:04 am
#2802
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: NYC / MIA / AMS
Programs: UA 1k
Posts: 500
Its 20$/yr for 5 years.
I've found it useful for Immigration, but I don't think any of the regular lines would have been longer than 15-20 minutes in the 3-4 times i've arrived from international since getting it.
It is a GODSEND when you use it to enable yourself for TSA pre-check, when approved, through security in <3 minutes. This feature alone makes it worth the 100$.
I've found it useful for Immigration, but I don't think any of the regular lines would have been longer than 15-20 minutes in the 3-4 times i've arrived from international since getting it.
It is a GODSEND when you use it to enable yourself for TSA pre-check, when approved, through security in <3 minutes. This feature alone makes it worth the 100$.
Oct 28, 2012, 10:06 am
#2805
In memoriam
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Danville, CA
Programs: AA EXP - UA *G MM - HH Diamond - Hertz PC
Posts: 3,242
Earlier this week came through DFW. Was one of the first off the plane; when I got to Passport control there were at least 150 people already in line from other flights. Took me about 1.5 minutes to clear immigration using the GE kiosk.
From my perspective very much worth the effort to get GE even if traveling only 2 to 4 times a year internationally.
As always, YMMV.
From my perspective very much worth the effort to get GE even if traveling only 2 to 4 times a year internationally.
As always, YMMV.