K-1 Process and applying for Global Entry

[EllaC 190]

This may sound like a silly question, but I'm so cautious and I want to make sure I'm not making any mistakes due to not asking questions! 🙂

We're waiting for the NOA2. I'm the petitioner and I have a trip scheduled for March to see my fiance. Was going to apply for Global Entry today as it takes a bit to get an answer as far as I was told. Does anybody know if it's ok to do that while the process for K-1 is pending?

 

And I've just realized I've posted in the wrong area of the forum! So sorry!! 😅

Edited February 3, 2020 by EllaC

[Crazy Cat 41,833]

I see no reason to think there is any problem at all in applying for GE during the process.

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[SorrowL 138]

If your country of citizenship is eligible for Global Entry, you can apply for it. Do note it does take multiple months to complete the application, interview and etc. if you’re planning to apply now and travel in March, you won’t have it by then. 
 

 

[designguy 1,179]

I’ve been waiting 13 weeks already so if your trip is in March I highly doubt that you would be approved by then. Even with an approval you most likely need an interview which also takes time 

[EllaC 190]

32 minutes ago, SorrowL said:

If your country of citizenship is eligible for Global Entry, you can apply for it. Do note it does take multiple months to complete the application, interview and etc. if you’re planning to apply now and travel in March, you won’t have it by then. 
 

 

Would TSA precheck be any quicker? 🙂 

[EllaC 190]

I'm just going to apply today hoping that it makes a bit of a difference to be a US citizen? 😄  We shall see. Who knows?

[SorrowL 138]

19 minutes ago, EllaC said:

Would TSA precheck be any quicker? 🙂 

Probably not. Just apply and finish it when you return from your trip. Global Entry includes TSAPre, so applying for one then the other is an increased cost to you. 
 

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

1 hour ago, EllaC said:

Was going to apply for Global Entry today as it takes a bit to get an answer as far as I was told. Does anybody know if it's ok to do that while the process for K-1 is pending?

 

 

You are fine to do Global Entry.  TSA-Pre only covers departures, not international arrivals.  Once you have the conditional approval you can do the interview.   If you are lucky enough to get it before you return to the US you can do the interview at the immigration area of the airport.