How long does it take for a Global Entry application to be approved?
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection runs a program called Global Entry, allowing low-risk travelers to complete an application, submit to a background check and interview, and eventually be approved for a "fast lane" through immigration and customs when arriving in the US from a foreign destination.
What steps are involved in the application and approval process? And, specifically, about how long on average do applicants have to wait from the time of their application to the time of their final approval?
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My application was approved in what seems to be the standard time, about two weeks. The next step is to schedule an interview and from what I read on blogs this is what takes most time. Indeed so: I live in Phoenix and next available interview was two months ahead. Looking for alternatives I noticed that there was a selection, called SEMA October 2012 where they had openings in one week. Doing some research I found out that this was a conference in Las Vegas. I could find a flight for about $150, I said – what the heck! Got my interview scheduled and my airline tickets and I was ready to go. One last detail was to have the exact information with the location of SEMA show in Las Vegas. And then I discovered: you could not get admitted to the conference without a pass. Cost of the pass: $75. The attempt to talk to the show organizers or representatives of Global Entry, were – as you may imagine – futile. I was trapped. So pay attention when you make the selection of the interview location and don’t forget like I did the pertaining line from The Three American Lies.
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How long does Global Entry conditional approval Take 2020?
How Long Does Global Entry Conditional Approval Take? According to this CBP page updated December 15, 2020, processing times vary by applicant but on average it can take within 6 months to be conditionally approved for Global Entry. Many people have been waiting much longer than 6 months.Why is it taking so long for Global Entry approval?
While TSA PreCheck applicants can be approved in as little as a week thanks to the 400-plus enrollment centers across the country, there are far fewer locations for Global Entry enrollment, fueling a large backlog exacerbated by lack of appointment availability due to COVID-19-closures.How can I speed up my Global Entry approval?
And unfortunately, there's not a whole lot you can do to speed up this conditional approval process. You can try calling the Global Entry information line at (877) 227-5511 to escalate your approval process, but there's no guarantee.HOW TO GET GLOBAL ENTRY: A step by step guide + What to expect at your GLOBAL ENTRY INTERVIEW
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My approval was very fast. I did the application on a Tuesday and in 6 days I got my pre-approved letter.
But I have a cousin that has been waiting for the approval/denial answer for more than 4 months. So basically there is not an exact waiting time.
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