Global Entry-Recent Filers?

[HuberKimFamily 29]

Hello~

 

I recently submitted applications for Global Entry (My son and I) back in June. I was wondering how long will it take to be conditionally approved?

 

Thanks!

[Dashinka 24,495]

Our’s took about a week.  Going for the interview today.

 

Good Luck!

[HuberKimFamily 29]

1 minute ago, Bill & Katya said:

Our’s took about a week.  Going for the interview today.

 

Good Luck!

😮

I am still not conditionally approved and it has been about a month! Oh wow!

I was hoping to be conditionally approved for us so that we could have done the interview on POE...>_<

 

But that is awesome for you! Good luck with the interview!

[AI135 27]

@Bill & Katya please share your interview experience with us. Thank you. 

@HuberKimFamily it usually takes 7-10days to get conditionally approved. It took about a week for my wife to get conditionally approved. You might want to contact them. Good luck.

[HuberKimFamily 29]

4 hours ago, AI135 said:

@Bill & Katya please share your interview experience with us. Thank you. 

@HuberKimFamily it usually takes 7-10days to get conditionally approved. It took about a week for my wife to get conditionally approved. You might want to contact them. Good luck.

Ok. I will need to contact them next week then when I arrive back in the states. Thank you!  

[Just Paul 4,595]

24 minutes ago, HuberKimFamily said:

Ok. I will need to contact them next week then when I arrive back in the states. Thank you!  

The going time seems to be about 90 days average.   Mary got her's in that timeframe.   I'm part of a frequent flyer group and we just had a poll there and the average was about the same.

 

It is kind of like immigration, some adjudactors are faster than others.

[HuberKimFamily 29]

30 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

The going time seems to be about 90 days average.   Mary got her's in that timeframe.   I'm part of a frequent flyer group and we just had a poll there and the average was about the same.

 

It is kind of like immigration, some adjudactors are faster than others.

Oh Ok~ I guess I am still within the reasonable time frame. 

Thank you!  

[Dashinka 24,495]

An update regarding the interview.  It was very perfunctory, the CBP officers simply reviewed the application information (full name, birth date, place of birth, current address, work and travel history) and if there are any errors, they can be corrected.  One thing that was different is that on the electronic form, you cannot include Canada and Mexico in the travel history section, but the officer did include these (if it was applicable) on the form they were using.  Then the photo, finger prints and out the door.  They told us we would get the GE card in 10-14 days, but once it was fully approved, one's passport should already work.  The entire process took less than 10 minutes and they were nice at the Port Huron office as we arrived 45 minutes prior to our appointment time (I thought it was 12 noon), but they took care of us right away.

 

Good Luck!

[Just Paul 4,595]

WAPO story

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/07/31/why-your-global-entry-application-may-be-taking-forever/

[Dashinka 24,495]

1 hour ago, Paul & Mary said:

WAPO story

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/07/31/why-your-global-entry-application-may-be-taking-forever/

Interesting story.  I guess we fell into the 70% who were run in 15 days or so.  Maybe it had something to do with Michigan having four locations for interviews. 

[HuberKimFamily 29]

1 hour ago, Paul & Mary said:

WAPO story

 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2019/07/31/why-your-global-entry-application-may-be-taking-forever/

Oh wow. I was hoping to do the interview when I arrived at Dulles Airport in August. But oh well~
The 5 years start once I have been approved and given the Global Entry card correct?

 

[jeanieCZ 228]

Hello guys, 

 

what do I need to do to be eligible for a GE after I will have entered the USA on K-1 visa? 

[HuberKimFamily 29]

1 minute ago, jeaniecz said:

Hello guys, 

 

what do I need to do to be eligible for a GE after I will have entered the USA on K-1 visa? 

So my husband and I debated doing the GE process for him too only because I submitted the I-130 petition for him.

 

We decided that it might be better to wait until he receives his GC and is in the USA. Even if he did the GE now, I think he has to redo it again once he gets a GC.

 

I may be wrong and the people here might have better answers.

 

However if you are interested in getting the GE, here is the link...

Trusted Traveler Programs

 

Good Luck~

[jeanieCZ 228]

22 minutes ago, HuberKimFamily said:

So my husband and I debated doing the GE process for him too only because I submitted the I-130 petition for him.

 

We decided that it might be better to wait until he receives his GC and is in the USA. Even if he did the GE now, I think he has to redo it again once he gets a GC.

 

I may be wrong and the people here might have better answers.

 

However if you are interested in getting the GE, here is the link...

Trusted Traveler Programs

 

Good Luck~

According to the website he is eligible now already, being a citizen of Switzerland. 

 

I guess I have to wait until I have the Green card? or can I apply after I received AP?

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 hour ago, HuberKimFamily said:

The 5 years start once I have been approved and given the Global Entry card correct?

It is from the date of approval.  I've gotten my cards in a few days after the interview/approval.