Is Global Entry worthwhile?
Jun 5, 2009, 3:55 pm
#181
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Just received an email about a new fingerprint scanner to be installed at all kiosks starting June 9th: http://www.cbp.gov:80/xp/cgov/travel...sk_scanner.xml
Jun 5, 2009, 5:15 pm
#182
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Just received an email about a new fingerprint scanner to be installed at all kiosks starting June 9th: http://www.cbp.gov:80/xp/cgov/travel...sk_scanner.xml
Global Entry member: The fingerprint reader on the Global Entry kiosks will be changed to an upgraded technologystarting on June 9, 2009. Instead of providing your right index and left index prints, youwill now be required to provide the four (4) fingers of your right hand or left hand (no thumb). To see a picture of the new fingerprint reader and how the kiosk screen will appear duringthe fingerprint verification, please go tohttp://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/trusted_traveler/global_entry/kiosk_scanner.xml
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Jun 5, 2009, 11:11 pm
#184
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Just got my Global Entry approval tonight based upon an earlier enrollment in SENTRI. Of course since this last approval was totally a web transaction I have no sticker for the PP. The office is a long drive away, so am I missing anything by not getting the sticker?
Does anyone care?
If I had not read this thread, I would not have even known there was a sticker as my approval letter says nothing about it.
Worth the drive??.....
Does anyone care?
If I had not read this thread, I would not have even known there was a sticker as my approval letter says nothing about it.
Worth the drive??.....
Jun 5, 2009, 11:31 pm
#185
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Just got my Global Entry approval tonight based upon an earlier enrollment in SENTRI. Of course since this last approval was totally a web transaction I have no sticker for the PP. The office is a long drive away, so am I missing anything by not getting the sticker?
Does anyone care?
If I had not read this thread, I would not have even known there was a sticker as my approval letter says nothing about it.
Worth the drive??.....
Does anyone care?
If I had not read this thread, I would not have even known there was a sticker as my approval letter says nothing about it.
Worth the drive??.....
No, don't worry about it. Just pick one up the next time you happen to find yourself at an airport that has an enrollment office. The sticker is not required for using the kiosks, but it can be helpful as proof that you are eligible to use the crew line if the kiosks are not functioning, or at airports that lack kiosks.
Jun 6, 2009, 12:38 am
#186
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Regarding the new fingerprint scanning, I seem to remember in the back of my mind that I gave multiple prints when I went for the interview, but I'm not sure. Anyone remember what they gave? Here's to hoping I don't have to deal with a rescan...
Jun 6, 2009, 1:22 am
#187
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I had all 10 fingerprints taken. Each was given a quality score. I don't fingerprint well, so I had to go back a second time before they got an acceptable set. I'm hopeful that 4 fingerprints on one hand will be easier than each index finger. I don't think I've gotten an acceptable score on my left index finger yet.
Jun 6, 2009, 5:30 am
#188
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No, don't worry about it. Just pick one up the next time you happen to find yourself at an airport that has an enrollment office. The sticker is not required for using the kiosks, but it can be helpful as proof that you are eligible to use the crew line if the kiosks are not functioning, or at airports that lack kiosks.
Jun 6, 2009, 7:32 am
#189
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No, don't worry about it. Just pick one up the next time you happen to find yourself at an airport that has an enrollment office. The sticker is not required for using the kiosks, but it can be helpful as proof that you are eligible to use the crew line if the kiosks are not functioning, or at airports that lack kiosks.
I did not see the "crew line" listed as a stated bene, but reality is that is generally where the machines are located and the signage to the machine at present shares the crew line at some locations. As GE registration becomes more popular, I see a time coming where there will be more machines and a separate line just for GE, but with the program in its infancy, that's a long time coming. Unless the US gov someday requires enrollment as a requirement IOT even get a US PP....
Jun 6, 2009, 8:32 am
#190
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I did not see the "crew line" listed as a stated bene, but reality is that is generally where the machines are located and the signage to the machine at present shares the crew line at some locations. As GE registration becomes more popular, I see a time coming where there will be more machines and a separate line just for GE, but with the program in its infancy, that's a long time coming. Unless the US gov someday requires enrollment as a requirement IOT even get a US PP....
Well, I don't see anything in the documentation, but when I spoke to the officer when I picked up my sticker, he said "if the machines aren't working, just go to the nearest booth, no need to stand in line." And the kiosks are often right next to the crew line.
Jun 6, 2009, 10:01 am
#192
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I got approved last night. All done within 1 week, including interview at lax. If I had gone down for an interview earlier, it would have been quicker. Pretty quick if anyone is looking to do it.
Jun 10, 2009, 3:49 pm
#194
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Further update: My approval came through at the 3 week point. I suspect the slowdown was causted by the joint request for Privium as well, since the confirmation letter goes into great detail about how to schedule the appointment at Schiphol (also a 30 day requirement to schedule). I'll do the US part at ORD in the next few days, and then figure out Privium, I might need to let that part pass since I don't a trip scheduled in the immediate future.
Jun 11, 2009, 8:25 am
#195
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Latest use was yesterday at JFK, where in the early afternoon there were humongous lines at Immigration for both US Citizens and Visitors. Two great interactions with CBP folks:
1. As I walked through the hall heading for the kiosks I passed a CBP officer who asked where I was going. I said "Happily towards the Global Entry kiosks." He smiled and said to me: "Nice move!"
2. After my quick interaction with the kiosk I handed my printout the the CBP officer at Customs. He said "No, no, I need this form (pointing to the standard blue form)." I said "I know, but this one is from the Global Entry kiosk." He too smiled and said "Sorry, I just don't see enough of them." He then turned to his colleagues colleagues and said "Wow...we never see any of these..."
1. As I walked through the hall heading for the kiosks I passed a CBP officer who asked where I was going. I said "Happily towards the Global Entry kiosks." He smiled and said to me: "Nice move!"
2. After my quick interaction with the kiosk I handed my printout the the CBP officer at Customs. He said "No, no, I need this form (pointing to the standard blue form)." I said "I know, but this one is from the Global Entry kiosk." He too smiled and said "Sorry, I just don't see enough of them." He then turned to his colleagues colleagues and said "Wow...we never see any of these..."