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N1120A Feb 19, 2010 4:24 pm


Originally Posted by PDILLM (Post 13423017)
I've read through most of the thread and didn't see this asked. My apologies if it has.. Once you are approved, how do you handle passport renewals? Mine expires in a little over a year and I noticed the last two times my passport number, etc. has changed.

Update the info online and call a GOES center to confirm they are good. Works the same with NEXUS.

ESpen36 Feb 19, 2010 7:33 pm


Originally Posted by AMRivlin (Post 13419036)
Seems to me citizen should have optin approval for GOES during all new passport applications / issuance. Replace 20 CBP employees with 20 GOES gates.



Just a friendly reminder.... GOES is not a trusted traveler program. There is no such thing as a "GOES gate" or "GOES kiosk."

Instead, GOES is simply an online interface used for applying for various trusted traveler programs, including GlobalEntry, NEXUS, FAST, and SENTRI.


But I agree with your sentiment.....I have seen CBP advertising GlobalEntry more aggressively at the major airports in recent months. Let's hope that more frequent travelers sign up!

FriendlySkies Feb 19, 2010 7:40 pm


Originally Posted by ESpen36;


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But I agree with your sentiment.....I have seen CBP advertising GlobalEntry more aggressively at the major airports in recent months. Let's hope that more frequent travelers sign up!

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let's also hope they bring GE to DEN!

CreekTraveler Feb 21, 2010 2:08 pm


Originally Posted by N1120A (Post 13424176)
Update the info online and call a GOES center to confirm they are good. Works the same with NEXUS.

This is what I had to do last year. 1) Take my new passport to the Global Entry office in ATL and have them scan and upload the information.

All other information can be updated online. Passport information cannot.

N1120A Feb 21, 2010 2:28 pm


Originally Posted by CreekTraveler (Post 13433525)
This is what I had to do last year. 1) Take my new passport to the Global Entry office in ATL and have them scan and upload the information.

All other information can be updated online. Passport information cannot.

That makes zero sense. I will see for myself if they have that sorted next year, as my passport expires summer 2011

sambb Feb 22, 2010 6:37 pm

I entered my information on line about 10 days ago, still "pending". Any word on the time frame for this program?

GoingAway Feb 22, 2010 6:39 pm


Originally Posted by sambb (Post 13442455)
I entered my information on line about 10 days ago, still "pending". Any word on the time frame for this program?

If you review the last 3-4 pages, you'll see plenty of timeframe references for your application

mre5765 Feb 23, 2010 10:39 am


Originally Posted by FriendlySkies (Post 13424957)
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let's also hope they bring GE to DEN!

No it is far more import to extend GE to Fort Lauderdale and Sanford first. No doubt Green Bay will get GE before DEN.

ENG Phil Feb 23, 2010 11:30 pm

SamBB
My wife and I applied on Feb 3, we got approved around the 17th.
We interview in ATL on Mar 2
Hand in there and good luck

ENG Phil Feb 23, 2010 11:35 pm

Sorry for the typo above
Hang in there.
While I'm here, I'm going through AMS this Sat the 27th, has anyone done their Global Entry interview there?
The approval letter says there is an enrollment center at Schiphol.
Thanks

GenevaFlyer Feb 24, 2010 3:45 am


Originally Posted by ENG Phil (Post 13452375)
Sorry for the typo above
Hang in there.
While I'm here, I'm going through AMS this Sat the 27th, has anyone done their Global Entry interview there?
The approval letter says there is an enrollment center at Schiphol.
Thanks

Hi Phil,

I have. It's in the Privium club lounge, which can be accessed either from landside behind check in row 9, or from the non-Schengen airside.

The CBP officer, IIRC, is only there between 9 am and 2 pm. Interview was easy and short. The only downside is that they don't have a kiosk to demonstrate how it works. (But then, it's very simple so not really a need)

Cheers,

GenevaFlyer

ENG Phil Feb 24, 2010 9:14 am

Thanks Geneva Flyer,
I've been through AMS before buy not all that familiar.
I'll be coming into AMS from Stockholm and continuing into MEM. I'm not sure what gate at AMS I arrive at but IIRC the flight to MEM leaves from concourse E. Will I have easy access to the Privium Lounge and do you know if CBP operates there on Saturday?
Sorry for all the questions, I just couldn't find this info elsewhere.
Thanks

GenevaFlyer Feb 24, 2010 2:48 pm


Originally Posted by ENG Phil (Post 13454460)
Thanks Geneva Flyer,
I've been through AMS before buy not all that familiar.
I'll be coming into AMS from Stockholm and continuing into MEM. I'm not sure what gate at AMS I arrive at but IIRC the flight to MEM leaves from concourse E. Will I have easy access to the Privium Lounge and do you know if CBP operates there on Saturday?
Sorry for all the questions, I just couldn't find this info elsewhere.
Thanks

I believe it's weekdays only.

Cheers,

GenevaFlyer

N1120A Feb 25, 2010 11:40 am


Originally Posted by GenevaFlyer (Post 13452969)
Hi Phil,

I have. It's in the Privium club lounge, which can be accessed either from landside behind check in row 9, or from the non-Schengen airside.

The CBP officer, IIRC, is only there between 9 am and 2 pm. Interview was easy and short. The only downside is that they don't have a kiosk to demonstrate how it works. (But then, it's very simple so not really a need)

Cheers,

GenevaFlyer

Do they fly the CBP person in each day or do they have a detachment?

The CBP guy at LAX who put my sticker in my passport and showed me how to use the machine told me the AMS office was closed. Did CBP have their own thing there before Privium?

GenevaFlyer Feb 25, 2010 2:32 pm


Originally Posted by N1120A (Post 13463438)
Do they fly the CBP person in each day or do they have a detachment?

The CBP guy at LAX who put my sticker in my passport and showed me how to use the machine told me the AMS office was closed. Did CBP have their own thing there before Privium?

Not that I'm aware, because the only way to join as a Dutch citizen is to become a member of Privium. As far as I am aware, the guy is based there.

Cheers,

GenevaFlyer


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