Global Entry Program/Pre-Check [Split from screaming woman thread]

happymum · Jun 13, 2016

dsmrp said:
Just wait until we have to renew our Global Entry/Pre-Check/Nexus programs in 5 years or renew our passports

I was told at my Nexus interview if my passport expires before Nexus, then I'd need to bring new passport in so the info could be updated in their system. No appt required. I did think it odd when we were waiting before our initial interview that several office staff passing by kept asking us if we had an appointment or were drop-ins.

For Nexus renewal, I think I need an interview appt to show I'm still trustworthy. So I have to remember to start the renewal process 3-6 months in advance.

I renewed my passport and was able to update the info on my Nexus profile on-line. Also, did not need to go in for an interview for my Nexus renewal, which was great
as the nearest center is 5 hours away.

Blues · Jun 14, 2016

Thanks everyone for all the information. My wife's passport renewal just came in the mail today (only took 3 weeks! Woohoo!). So I just filled out the online Global Entry application for both of us. Our overseas trip is not until October, so I assume we'll have plenty of time to complete the process.

Sugarcubesea · Jun 14, 2016

Luanne said:
It will happen. I honestly don't remember how long it took for approval. But we weren't in a huge rush and I didn't want to schedule my appointment right away, so I didn't mind.

I'm on week 3 of my account stating pending approval...ugh, I really hope this gets approved soon...

Karen G · Jun 14, 2016

Sugarcubesea said:
I'm on week 3 of my account stating pending approval...ugh, I really hope this gets approved soon...

My husband and I went for our interviews at the same time. His application was approved within a couple of days or so, but mine wasn't. Several weeks passed and I called the local office where we had applied. I had to leave a message. After several calls and several messages I finally got through to them and got my approval. I think my application must have gotten lost in the shuffle somehow.

LisaRex · Jun 14, 2016

Karen G said:
I think my application must have gotten lost in the shuffle somehow.

...Or they had to coordinate the Special Response Team that will be waiting in the wings when you come in for your interview. (Is my paranoia showing? I really need to stop watching "Homeland.")

P.S. My husband's form was submitted two days after mine, and he got his approved three days before mine.

Karen G · Jun 14, 2016

LisaRex said:
...Or they had to coordinate the Special Response Team that will be waiting in the wings when you come in for your interview.

I already had had my interview.

Luanne · Jun 14, 2016

Sugarcubesea said:
I'm on week 3 of my account stating pending approval...ugh, I really hope this gets approved soon...

My guess is with the increase in applications for Precheck and Global Entry the process might be taking longer than in the past.

presley · Jun 14, 2016

I got notified I was eligible for interview just over the 3 week mark of when I submitted the online application. The earliest appointment I could get within an hour's drive of my home isn't until the later half of August.
Does anyone know how long it takes to get after the interview? My next flight isn't until November and it's actually domestic, but I'd like to have the TSA precheck for it, even though it isn't guaranteed.

Luanne · Jun 14, 2016

presley said:
Does anyone know how long it takes to get after the interview? My next flight isn't until November and it's actually domestic, but I'd like to have the TSA precheck for it, even though it isn't guaranteed.

For Global Entry I had approval (by email) within an hour after the interview was completed. I was able to start using my KTN at that time. Your KTN is provided on the letter you receive online (be sure to take that to your interview).

presley · Jun 14, 2016

Luanne said:
For Global Entry I had approval (by email) within an hour after the interview was completed. I was able to start using my KTN at that time. Your KTN is provided on the letter you receive online (be sure to take that to your interview).

Thank you!

Sugarcubesea · Jun 18, 2016

Sugarcubesea said:
So how long do you wait once you have applied for global entry? Do you wait a few weeks, or do they send you a email to notify you to make the interview appointment.

Luanne said:
I don't think we waited more than a week or so. Neither dh or I can remember if we got nemail letting us know we'd been approved. We may have just kept checking the website. Once you are approved you have a certain time period in which you need to have the interview.

scootr5 said:
We applied 5/16, and all four are still "pending review".

When you log in to the site, it will show you "application(s) in process" and the status of them to the far right.

I applied 5/12/16 and it still shows pending review, has anyone else waited this long?

scootr5 · Jun 18, 2016

Sugarcubesea said:
I applied 5/12/16 and it still shows pending review, has anyone else waited this long?

We were conditionally approved after about two weeks. The earliest interview appointment at ORD was two months out.

I've heard they are very backed up in approvals.

Sugarcubesea · Jun 18, 2016

scootr5 said:
We were conditionally approved after about two weeks. The earliest interview appointment at ORD was two months out.

I've heard they are very backed up in approvals.

Thanks, I'm so hoping I get the approval quickly as I've got a bunch of business trips planned.

Blues · Jun 21, 2016

Sugarcubesea said:
I applied 5/12/16 and it still shows pending review, has anyone else waited this long?

Ouch. So I guess I shouldn't hold my breath for my 6/13/16 application. Thanks for letting us know, and please follow up when you get your conditional approval.

Sugarcubesea · Jun 21, 2016

Blues said:
Ouch. So I guess I shouldn't hold my breath for my 6/13/16 application. Thanks for letting us know, and please follow up when you get your conditional approval.

I just checked again today and it still says pending review.

beejaybeeohio · Jun 22, 2016

GOES Experience

We applied early evening Friday May 27, with my application completed @30 minutes later than DH's.

Exactly 3 weeks later we received clearance to schedule our interviews with DH's coming 10 hours before mine on 6/17. The earliest date near CLE was 9/22. Our next closest option is Port Clinton OH, about an hour's drive from our home. First available date was a Sunday- 7/17! In order to go together we opted for 4 days later and have the same interview time.

Very happy to think we should get our #s in time for a flight to Europe at the end of July.

Mr. Vker · Jun 22, 2016

Global Entry approvals are applied an hour or two after interview. Precheck can take a few weeks. When we had our GE interviews, mine didn't go to approve status. I called the next day. The officer had made an error. Fixed it. I was approved (My wife approved an hour after we left.)

Have both Precheck and GE has really changed travel for us. Coming back from Cabo June 11, DFW had a 3 hour wait in Customs/Immigration due a weather ground hold. Took us 10 minutes.

"Roger" · Jun 23, 2016

Here is a NY Times article about what TUGGERs are currently experiencing. Just as pre-check suddenly became popular among TUGGERs, it did so within the populace at large. Now there is a big backlog on the processing of applications because so many people are applying at once.

Long term, I wonder if some of the advantages of having pre-check are going to disappear. I am sure more people using it will allow the TSA to screen more flyers more quickly, but with the migration to the pre-check lines, I wonder if those lines will slow down enormously. I have enjoyed the quick pass through to date, but will those days be gone as so many people start using the pre-check lines?

isisdave · Jun 23, 2016

Unless they expand capacity, it will become like frequent flier programs, where 95% of the passengers qualify for early boarding.

Mr. Vker · Jun 23, 2016

"Roger" said:
Here is a NY Times article about what TUGGERs are currently experiencing. Just as pre-check suddenly became popular among TUGGERs, it did so within the populace at large. Now there is a big backlog on the processing of applications because so many people are applying at once.

Long term, I wonder if some of the advantages of having pre-check are going to disappear. I am sure more people using it will allow the TSA to screen more flyers more quickly, but with the migration to the pre-check lines, I wonder if those lines will slow down enormously. I have enjoyed the quick pass through to date, but will those days be gone as so many people start using the pre-check lines?

I agree. Def seeing more people in pre-check lines. However, not unpacking my crap or taking off shoes-that's priceless-and won't change even with more people. the metal detector is easier. Still more convenient. What they will need to do, is expand the number of pre-check lines.

canesfan · Jun 23, 2016

I agree, the lines will get more crowded. But there is the convenience of not having to unpack your bag and take shoes off. As long as those that are going through the pre check lines know what they are doing and move quickly, that will insure the lines moves. Going thru that general line can be painful sometimes when you get behind someone who hasn't flown in 10 years.

We flew the day after Orlando, and they had the pre check line closed in PHX. They let us walk through the shorter pre check line to scan our documents, but then made us go through regular security. Had to do the shoe removal, electronics and liquids. Luckily, it moved quick.

cissy · Jun 23, 2016

I had my TSA precheck interview a month ago, and still have not been approved. On the other hand, I renewed my passport using the online application and received my new book in 13 days.

Blues · Jul 5, 2016

Blues said:
Thanks everyone for all the information. My wife's passport renewal just came in the mail today (only took 3 weeks! Woohoo!). So I just filled out the online Global Entry application for both of us. Our overseas trip is not until October, so I assume we'll have plenty of time to complete the process.

I guess I was wrong. I just got the pre-approval yesterday, but my wife hasn't received hers yet. I'll wait a little while to schedule the interviews, as we really want to go together. OTOH, it says I MUST schedule the interview within 30 days or I'll have to start all over. Sigh.

But the real problem is this -- the only interview center in northern California is at SFO, about 2 1/2 hours away. And it's booked -- wait for this -- until Dec 27! What?!?!

I see that there are several in LA, at least two near San Diego, and many far flung locations including in Canada. How can they put only one with hundreds of miles of a major metropolitan area such as San Francisco? Clearly it's overbooked -- why not put one in Oakland and another in San Jose? It's ludicrous.

Clearly I won't be able to book an interview until long after our October trip. Grrrr.

chrono88 · Jul 5, 2016

We couldn't get into SFO either before our international trip, so we went on an extra vacation to San Diego and completed the process there. I also agree they should open up interview centers in either san jose or oakland.

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Sugarcubesea · Jul 5, 2016

Sugarcubesea said:
I applied 5/12/16 and it still shows pending review, has anyone else waited this long?

Just checked and I still have the pending review...dang at this rate, it will be approved in 2018.

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