Global Entry approval is lightning fast these days
On April 20, just 4 days ago, I suggested to middle sis that she should apply for Global Entry. I thought the whole process would take months, as she's never had it before.
Today, just 4 days after filling out the application, she got the email of her conditional approval. She scheduled an interview at her home airport for May 1, just a week from today. I'm in a state of shock that the process has improved so much. I renewed mine in November and I got notice of approval in February, with no interview required. I thought that was fast, but this is crazy. Has anyone else had this experience recently? |
DH’s global entry had expired and he renewed it recently. It was really fast. I don’t remember exact dates but I’m pretty sure it was less than two weeks from filling out the forms online for renewal to having the card delivered to him.
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It's good to hear that Florida1. I can't imagine what's changed since November when I applied, but I'm glad things have improved.
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Good to hear. I recently renewed ours for the second time and it took two weeks.
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I renewed mine July 2023 and it took until February 2024 for approval!
My passport renewal last month however was very fast, a little over two weeks without expediting. |
Thanks for sharing this - I really ought to renew mine. It was in process when Covid hit so I never finished it. I’m headed to Colombia in June and maybe I can get it by then.
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Mine was approved quickly but no appointments nearby. I'll do it when I reenter next month. It will be nice to have it, although MPC has worked fairly well so far.
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Originally Posted by gruezi
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Thanks for sharing this - I really ought to renew mine. It was in process when Covid hit so I never finished it. I’m headed to Colombia in June and maybe I can get it by then.
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Originally Posted by starrs
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Mine was approved quickly but no appointments nearby. I'll do it when I reenter next month. It will be nice to have it, although MPC has worked fairly well so far.
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Unfortunately, I waited to renew until after mine was expired.
I filled out the forms in December and am still waiting. I went in person to the office in Riviera Beach port in Florida and the agent told me that some people are now waiting a year for a renewal. My big mistake was not renewing before mine expired. I surely hope it comes through soon since I have a trip planned next month. |
Yes, the process has become faster, benefiting travelers. It's great to see such positive changes!
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OK -- this may be a new world record. When I saw P_M's thread on Wed, it caused me to check my GE account which expires 12-2. So Thurs. evening I applied for renewal and tonight at 9:25 PDT I received an e-mail to check the site for a status change. I logged in, entered the code they sent me, went to my dashboard and . . . I am approved with no interview required. 49 hours start to finish!
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OOPS -- that should read "So
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Well, I'm very happy for everyone!!
I'm still waiting, since December!! |
Wow Janis, that's great!! Congrats on the world record.
I'm glad this thread inspired you to renew. You've helped me so many times, this is a very small way to return the favor. 😀 |
Thanks to you too. I hadn't thought about my GE expiration date since I almost never carry the physical card (actually thought I had a couple of years left on it! ) I know I renewed early but figured it would take at least a month or two and I'd get it out of the way. Curious why some renewals entail an in-person interview and some don't. This is my second renewal and last time there also was no interview . . .
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Same for me Janis. I have renewed twice and my only interview was when I was initially approved, but never for a renewal. When DH renewed, he had another interview. I have no idea why, since neither of us have a criminal record.
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Thanks. I told my friend I was traveling with that the approval process seems to have gotten a lot better. When coming through immigration yesterday, I saw a line that looked miles long yet for GE, I was the only person.
The long line was actually for all other passports but still made me grateful for having it. I was able to get to bathroom and still had to wait for my friend and luggage but better to sit and wait instead of standing. |
My parents, my husband and I have all renewed twice without a need to interview again.
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My wife and I have a poor attitude toward the TSA. Every time we fly she has to show the scar from her knee replacement. She is still mad about having the 4 ounce plastic bottle of holy water (blessed by a priest) stolen from her. She was planning on baptizing one of our grandchildren.
As a government employee for more than 40 years, I feel no need to pay a bribe to get "special treatment". I will never pay extra to get a "star" on my drivers license or pay for an interview at an airport. If my valid US passport won't get me on a plane, I'll continue to ride Amtrak. I was told by a TSA agent that after next year I don't have to take off my shoes (I'll be 75). |
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