2012 Global Entry fee refund - Plat and 1K [new credit process as of 27 Jul 2012]
Aug 18, 2012, 6:32 pm
#601
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Zurich
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I took a VDB and had an unexpected few hours in IAH last week. I walked in, and they told me they're fully booked, and it could be several hours to be helped. I waited around for just a few minutes, and they came out and called in the appointments scheduled for 30 minutes ago, so I realized they were already behind. That effectively dissuaded me from waiting around there, and I went to the more comfortable PC instead.
SFO is impossible for slots, but I do have one for a couple months from now. From what I can tell, the easiest facility to get an appointment at is SJU.
SFO is impossible for slots, but I do have one for a couple months from now. From what I can tell, the easiest facility to get an appointment at is SJU.
Aug 18, 2012, 6:45 pm
#602
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NYC
Programs: AA EXP, UA Platinum, Alaksa MVP 75K, Air Berlin Gold, HHonors Diamond, Marriott Gold, Hertz PC
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Aug 18, 2012, 6:48 pm
#603
Moderator: United Airlines
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: SFO
Programs: UA Plat 1.995MM, Hyatt Discoverist, Marriott Plat/LT Gold, Hilton Silver, IHG Plat
Posts: 66,821
Aug 19, 2012, 1:16 pm
#604
Join Date: May 2003
Location: At This Point, Only G*d Knows!
Posts: 3,467
My Aunt snagged an appointment at EWR for Monday and was surprised that a bunch of spots were available.
A good friend of mine said that FLL was wide open as well, though I have not checked myself.
Dan
A good friend of mine said that FLL was wide open as well, though I have not checked myself.
Dan
Aug 19, 2012, 4:02 pm
#605
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: San Diego
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When I submitted the online request at United.com I thought they emailed the info, I didn't realize I was supposed to log back in to get the personalized code - doh! Anyway, picked up the code/credit card number today and just completed the application. So far the process has been very pleasant, and I think UA did a great job in providing the unique credit card numbers for each applicant ^
Aug 19, 2012, 4:22 pm
#606
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Close to the beach
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Checking the SFO schedule on Friday, I saw an opening for this coming Tuesday. Unfortunately, that time didn't fit my schedule, so I'm still on for October...
Aug 21, 2012, 5:31 pm
#607
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Boulder, CO and Waimea, HI
Programs: UAL 1K MM
Posts: 748
So does that mean if your interview is the day AFTER your birthday, you get 6 years?
Aug 21, 2012, 5:56 pm
#608
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
Programs: AMEX Platinum, Global Entry, Priority Pass, SPG Gold, HHonors Gold
Posts: 1,594
Aug 21, 2012, 7:29 pm
#609
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: United
Posts: 1
GE is an absolute must for Canadians entering the US from overseas. I've missed flights without it. You clear customs in well under a minute with it. No waiting in lines with all the foreigners who need to be fingerprinted.
Aug 21, 2012, 7:48 pm
#610
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: NYC
Programs: UA 1K, SPG Platinum, UA Million Miler
Posts: 2,596
Just scheduled mine for 10/2 at the US Customs House in downtown manhattan. Process has been a breeze so far. FWIW, October 2nd was the 1st available appointment downtown.
Aug 21, 2012, 9:34 pm
#611
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: WAS
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Posts: 1,594
Wouldn't NEXUS make more sense for a Canadian? It costs half the price of GE ($50), includes a GE membership for free, and allows Canadians expedited entry into their own country.
Aug 21, 2012, 9:52 pm
#612
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Aug 22, 2012, 4:55 am
#613
Moderator: Hawaii-based airlines & Hawai'i forums
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Ka ʻĀpala Nui, Nuioka
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Interesting; I checked the Customs House last week and they had mid-September appointments (I think dates in the 20s) showing. I ended up making an appointment at EWR next week as I will be spending the night near the airport for an early morning departure the next day.
Aug 22, 2012, 5:37 am
#614
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Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: PSM
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JFK was also wide open when I looked for my wife's interview a couple months ago. We had no trouble scheduling on our choice of date/time during their 12-hour daily window and when we showed up early they got her processed quickly. Another woman showed up at the same time with an appointment similarly a couple hours later and also went right through.
Aug 22, 2012, 7:10 am
#615
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 537
I am surprised there aren't any in DC aside from Dulles. I would have thought there would have been something in an office somewhere. Also too bad SFO doesn't do Sundays. I am scheduled mid October at ORD. So far away...