Originally Posted by Lurker1999
(Post 11297760)
As of a week ago it was. No indications it's changing. I'm having friends apply for NEXUS with plans to complete the interview, iris scan and fingerprints to apply for GE after completing enrollment.
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Originally Posted by GUWonder
(Post 11298498)
It certainly is for those who come into the UA at IAD and get stuck having to tolerate the madness that is IAD international arrivals.
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Originally Posted by heffa
(Post 11299405)
I'm a current NEXUS "member" and I just completed the GE application. Nowhere any mention of additional fees. :D
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I did the GE on-line application via GOES on Saturday, 28 February and received an email notification to schedule my interview yesterday, 02 March, and had my interview at 8am this morning at MIA. CBP Officer told me I should have final acceptance by the end of today.
The CBP sticker does allow you to go to the front of the Passport line if you get a "X" (which means you have been randomly selected to be checked by a CBP Officer) but also allows you to go the the front of the line after baggage claim and if you are directed to the baggage inspection area. Going to the front of the line will be interesting since many are not aware of this program. The CBP Officer at the MIA GE Office joked and told me to just say "CIA, make way...". The GE Kiosks at the D/E MIA Passport area are located in the rear next to the "Customer Service" desks. BTW, I was also told CBP has been checking finger prints of resident aliens which has resulted in a huge increase in the number of arrests. Finger print checking will begin for US Citizens soon (no specific date given). |
Just got my final approval for Nexus yesterday, they told me the card will arrive in 10 days.
:D now, how do you go about getting GE for free? |
Just reapply through GOES. It should automatically approve you.
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I did GE first and got approved. Then I applied for Nexus. I still need to do the interview, which I'll do on my next trip to Toronto. I learned (too late) that if I should had done it in the other order, my total fee would have been lower, but so it GOES.
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Anyone know the quickest way to get from ATL Concourse E gate level (i.e. the CRC) down to the Global Entry enrollment center? Here's to hoping that half an hour (1150 arrival and a 1220 appt) is enough time to move from A to E and down to the office...
Also, I see that for those who applied off of a previous NEXUS app the expiration date for GE follows the NEXUS expiration. What about those doing GE standalone, does it expire when one's passport expires or does it carry over to a renewed passport? |
Originally Posted by uavking
(Post 11362498)
Anyone know the quickest way to get from ATL Concourse E gate level (i.e. the CRC) down to the Global Entry enrollment center? Here's to hoping that half an hour (1150 arrival and a 1220 appt) is enough time to move from A to E and down to the office...
Also, I see that for those who applied off of a previous NEXUS app the expiration date for GE follows the NEXUS expiration. What about those doing GE standalone, does it expire when one's passport expires or does it carry over to a renewed passport? As far as the expiration, sorry - my passport expires well after my GE sticker will. |
Originally Posted by uavking
(Post 11362498)
Anyone know the quickest way to get from ATL Concourse E gate level (i.e. the CRC) down to the Global Entry enrollment center? Here's to hoping that half an hour (1150 arrival and a 1220 appt) is enough time to move from A to E and down to the office...
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There is no doubt in my mind but GE is absolutely worth the $100. In fact the last time through IAD I noticed that 2 of the cockpit crew from my flight were also using the GE kiosk.
Not only does it allow you to bypass the long lines for immigrations but when you pickup your bag you do not need to wait in the queue to give the customs agent your declaration card. At least at IAD you go to the left side of the check point (adjacent to the wall) and go right to the head of the line and just hand the customs agent your receipt from the GE kiosk, that is as long as it does not have the dreaded X on it, and scoot. :cool: |
Originally Posted by spaceman
(Post 11363248)
There is no doubt in my mind but GE is absolutely worth the $100. In fact the last time through IAD I noticed that 2 of the cockpit crew from my flight were also using the GE kiosk.
Not only does it allow you to bypass the long lines for immigrations but when you pickup your bag you do not need to wait in the queue to give the customs agent your declaration card. At least at IAD you go to the left side of the check point (adjacent to the wall) and go right to the head of the line and just hand the customs agent your receipt from the GE kiosk, that is as long as it does not have the dreaded X on it, and scoot. :cool: This information is very good! I hope that pretty soon they will have dedicated lanes for GE folks to get out of customs at the big stations. |
Originally Posted by ESpen36
(Post 11363349)
This information is very good! I hope that pretty soon they will have dedicated lanes for GE folks to get out of customs at the big stations.
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Originally Posted by Howgart
(Post 11364183)
Last 2 times trying to exit JFK (last week and the week before) neither agent I handed my receipt to, had a clue what it was. Both times as I approached, the agents said "Customs declaration form" upon which I handed over my kiosk receipt. Both times, the response I got was "what's this?" First time, the agent had to call over a supervisor. Last time, after I responded "It's from the GE kiosk" his answer was "whatever" and he waved me through. Seems as if they don't see that many of these at the AA terminal. Back through today. so we'll see what happens this time!
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I'm a NEXUS user, just applied this morning for the Global Entry program. As others have described, no fee and GE showed up in my Program Membership(s) section as Approved about 10 minutes later.
So if there anything else I need to do? I feel like I should have a card or something to "prove" I have this. I guess just go up to the machine and it will validate my membership?? Love the NEXUS program and I am sure I will love the GE program too!!^ |
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