Is Global Entry worthwhile?
#1426
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: AMS
Programs: A number, but no status no more
Posts: 3,049
Hi,
I can confirm on (a). Just go to any GE office, without appointment, and they will update the database and give you a new sticker.
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
Cheers,
GenevaFlyer
#1427
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: PEK/LAX
Programs: UA 1P, GlobalEntry, StarwoodPlat
Posts: 55
New GE member
After waiting in the ridiculously long lines on my numerous trips into LAX (from Beijing) the last few years, I finally applied. I just got the approval notification last night. I'm really excited to try it out next week. This will probably be the best $100 I have ever spent.
#1429
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SJC, SFO, YYC
Programs: AA-EXP, AA-0.41MM, UA-Gold, Ex UA-1K (2006 thru 2015), PMUA-0.95MM, COUA-1.5MM-lite, AF-Silver
Posts: 13,437
Not any more, not for LPRs:
Nonetheless, a visit to the CBP GE office is necessary once you lose your LPR card and have a U.S. passport.
Lawful Permanent Resident cards must be used at Global Entry kiosks
Wednesday, December 22, 2010 5:36 AM
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Dear Global Entry Member:
Recent changes to the Global Entry program now require lawful permanent residents (LPR) to use their LPR cards at the Global Entry kiosks. Previously, LPRs could use either their cards or their passports at the kiosks. Effective immediately, LPRs must use their LPR card to initiate Global Entry kiosk transactions.
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(It was news to me that my passport could be used instead of my green card. I was told otherwise in 2009, and used my green card.)Wednesday, December 22, 2010 5:36 AM
From:
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To:
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Dear Global Entry Member:
Recent changes to the Global Entry program now require lawful permanent residents (LPR) to use their LPR cards at the Global Entry kiosks. Previously, LPRs could use either their cards or their passports at the kiosks. Effective immediately, LPRs must use their LPR card to initiate Global Entry kiosk transactions.
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Nonetheless, a visit to the CBP GE office is necessary once you lose your LPR card and have a U.S. passport.
#1430
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: jfk area
Programs: AA platinum; 2MM AA, Delta Diamond, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 10,291
I had to pay $100 for 5 years for GE. Do LPR's (per post #1419 above), get to skip the lines also? [While non GE US citizens have to queue.]
#1431
Join Date: May 2005
Programs: UA
Posts: 1,775
If you have a Green Card you can apply for it and you are a regular GE member with all rights. Also Green Card holders already can go in the same line as US citizenship holders.
#1432
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: UA Plat, DL PM, HH Diamond, SPG Gold
Posts: 374
After waiting in the ridiculously long lines on my numerous trips into LAX (from Beijing) the last few years, I finally applied. I just got the approval notification last night. I'm really excited to try it out next week. This will probably be the best $100 I have ever spent.
#1433
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Join Date: May 2002
Location: NYC, USA
Programs: AA EXP 3MM, Lifetime Platinum, Marriott Titanium, HH Gold
Posts: 10,967
How does it work for us NEXUS/GE joint members? I was originally NEXUS and then was offered free GE membership. Do I have to fly up to an enrollment centre at a Canadian airport to get my new passport details entered into the CBSA system as well? Or can GOES do it automatically?
#1434
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Greater DC
Programs: UA plus
Posts: 12,943
How does it work for us NEXUS/GE joint members? I was originally NEXUS and then was offered free GE membership. Do I have to fly up to an enrollment centre at a Canadian airport to get my new passport details entered into the CBSA system as well? Or can GOES do it automatically?
#1435
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: BUR/LAX
Programs: UA 1K/2MM, HHonors Diamond, IHG Diamond Elite
Posts: 2,505
How does it work for us NEXUS/GE joint members? I was originally NEXUS and then was offered free GE membership. Do I have to fly up to an enrollment centre at a Canadian airport to get my new passport details entered into the CBSA system as well? Or can GOES do it automatically?
#1436
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Programs: UA 1K 1MM, AA, DL
Posts: 7,418
It varies greatly, but if you read through the thread you'll find times from under 2 weeks to over 8 weeks before approval is granted (which is to say when you get to schedule an interview, at which final approval is granted and you are entered into the system). There does not seem to be much of a pattern to it, at least based on the information in posts here (e.g., lots of int'l travel, not much int'l travel; travel to certain countries; living in different places; federal gov't security clearances, etc.)
#1437
Join Date: Jan 2011
Programs: BA Gold
Posts: 183
I had my Global Entry appointment a couple of days ago in SEA. The appointment did not last long. I was asked a couple of question regarding the purpose of my past trips. The officer also walked me through the rules for food/exceptions/etc. I am looking forward to skipping the line on my next trip...
#1438
Join Date: May 2006
Location: MYF/CMA/SAN/YYZ/YKF
Programs: COdbaUA 1K MM, AA EXP, Bonbon Gold, GHA Titanium, Hertz PC, NEXUS and GE
Posts: 5,839
I had my Global Entry appointment a couple of days ago in SEA. The appointment did not last long. I was asked a couple of question regarding the purpose of my past trips. The officer also walked me through the rules for food/exceptions/etc. I am looking forward to skipping the line on my next trip...
How does it work for us NEXUS/GE joint members? I was originally NEXUS and then was offered free GE membership. Do I have to fly up to an enrollment centre at a Canadian airport to get my new passport details entered into the CBSA system as well? Or can GOES do it automatically?
1) You can simply self-update GOES online with your new passport number.
2) If your passport is less than a day old (as mine was, I got it at the L.A. Passport Office directly), GOES won't let you self-update till the day after. You can either wait or go into your local GE office, where they can update you right away in about 5 minutes. This is the option I took, as I was by LAX anyway.
3) If you are close to a NEXUS office, you can go there. Of course, NEXUS offices are apparently now GE offices too, so it doesn't make a huge difference.
You don't do an interview with GE if you have interviewed with NEXUS. You walk in at any time the GE office is open and have them put the sticker in, scan the passport and show you the machine. No questions. Sometimes, they might ask to see your NEXUS/SENTRI card if you haven't brought the confirmation email. That may have changed now, since all NEXUS holders are automatically getting GE now.
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#1440
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: SJC, SFO, YYC
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Shortly after I sent a complaint to Nappy, ORD changed back to allowing LPRs in the citizen line (I don't expect there was a causal relationship). By which time I had GE.