What do I bring to my Global Entry interview?

You will need to bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification, such as a driver's license or ID card to the interview. If you are a lawful permanent resident, you must present your machine-readable permanent resident card.

What should I expect at a Global Entry interview?

During the 10- to 15-minute interview, expect to be questioned about your application and why you want to join the Global Entry program. The officer I spoke with was both friendly and professional and asked to see my conditional approval letter, passport and driver's license.

How long does the Global Entry interview take?

According to the majority of our Global Entry clients, the interview itself is relatively short and can last anywhere from 5 minutes to 30 minutes (with most lasting approximately 15 minutes). If you have a criminal record though or have traveled to “flagged” countries, however, your interview might last longer.

Can you fail Global Entry interview?

With both programs, since you're receiving minimal screening as a trusted traveler, in order to be approved for the program you have to submit to a background check and a personal interview. Therefore it's not unusual that a blemish on your record — even a small one — can result in being denied for the program.

What items do you need for Global Entry?

You will need to bring all documents that you have used to fill out your application. This will typically be a passport, driver's license, permanent resident card, or visa based on the program you applied for and your status in the United States.

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Do I need to bring my Global Entry card with me?

No, it is not necessary to obtain a Global Entry card to continue using Global Entry at airport kiosks. A card is only required for expedited entry at the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes coming into the United States.

Does TSA PreCheck come with Global Entry?

Global Entry includes TSA PreCheck but TSA PreCheck does not include Global Entry, so anyone planning to travel internationally while debating Global Entry vs. TSA PreCheck should just apply for Global Entry.

What will deny you for Global Entry?

In fact, applicants are routinely denied Global Entry status due to criminal offenses or arrests – even if those offenses are decades old, and even if those offenses have been dismissed, expunged, pardoned, and/or sealed.

What would deny Global Entry?

That's right—even a 20+ year old conviction for Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, or DWI / DUI, all of which are misdemeanors in many states, disqualify you from admission into the Global Entry program!

What disqualifies me from Global Entry?

You may not be eligible for participation in the Global Entry program if you: Provide false or incomplete information on the application; Have been convicted of any criminal offense or have pending criminal charges or outstanding warrants (to include driving under the influence);

Can you use Global Entry immediately after interview?

Your GE application has only been pre-screened, you are not approved for the Global Entry Program until after the interview has taken place. Normally you get your card by mail and then have to activate the card before everything is 100% ready.

Does Global Entry really save time?

There are several benefits of Global Entry, with the largest one being saving time at airport security screenings. No one enjoys standing in long TSA lines, and having Global Entry can help you avoid that. In addition, here are a few more benefits of having Global Entry membership: It includes TSA Precheck™ membership.

Can Global Entry interview be virtual?

Eligible Trusted Traveler Program (TTP) members can now complete enrollment interviews with a CBP officer through video teleconferencing, while ensuring that the remote interview process maintains high security and privacy standards.

Can you get Global Entry with a DUI?

In order to qualify for global entry, the traveler must submit an application and go through a criminal background check. The background check would reveal any arrests or convictions on the person's criminal record. A DUI arrest or conviction can result in the person being denied global entry privileges.

What kind of background check is done for Global Entry?

Global Entry costs $100 for five years. You must apply, which means you'll undergo “a thorough background check against criminal, law enforcement, Customs, Immigration, Agriculture, and terrorist indices to include biometric fingerprint checks, and a personal interview with a CBP officer,” CBP said in an email.

How strict is Global Entry?

The Global Entry program has a strict membership standard. Once approved, Global Entry members can use our automated kiosks in most major U.S. airports, rather than having to go through the traditional arrival process. Global Entry Gets You in Faster and Easier.

Will a misdemeanor affect TSA PreCheck?

For example, if your offense was downgraded to a misdemeanor or a lesser offense, was expunged or pardoned, or if it has been more than 7 years since you were convicted of a disqualifying offense (for some, but not all felony convictions), you should be eligible for participation in PreCheck.

Which one is better TSA PreCheck or Global Entry?

TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

How long does it take to get a Global Entry card?

An official Global Entry card should arrive within two weeks, and you'll need to activate it within 30 days. You won't have to show this card at the airport, though, as it's only for land and sea ports of entry—at the airport, just stroll up to the Global Entry kiosks and get started.

Is TSA PreCheck worth it?

Is TSA PreCheck Worth It? For anyone who has flown before, the $85 fee to save yourself from five years of removing your shoes, belt and jacket and unpacking at a security screening is well worth the cost. Families, especially, could really benefit from TSA PreCheck.

Can I travel to Canada with Global Entry card?

Using Your Global Entry Card

You may use this card for expedited entry into the United States via the SENTRI and NEXUS lanes. The card is not valid for entry into Canada via the NEXUS lanes. Only your passport or lawful permanent resident card are accepted at Global Entry kiosks.

Can you travel to Mexico with Global Entry card?

The Global Entry card is a valid form of ID when entering the U.S. via land. It can also be used at airport security. However, it is only issued to members who are citizens of the United States or Mexico.

Why are Global Entry interviews so hard?

Due to high application volume and a large backlog due to past closures, some Global Entry enrollment centers do not have open interview appointments for months and some locations show no available appointments at all.

Can I use Global Entry If conditionally approved?

Global Entry applicants who are conditionally approved may complete their interviews upon arrival into the United States at an Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) airport location. After the interview has been confirmed, the status of your application will be changed to "Schedule Interview" status.

Why are there no Global Entry interviews available?

As the pandemic took hold in the U.S. in mid-March, Customs and Border Protection, which runs Global Entry, shut down all the program's enrollment centers. That meant that no one could get an in-person interview to complete their application, effectively halting new memberships.