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A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.

Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States.

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Is NEXUS clearly better than Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check for US citizens?

I'm considering joining one of the US government's Trusted Traveler programs. I found this comparison chart (see below) on the Homeland Security website comparing TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI. I'm a US citizen, so I'm eligible to…
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Does Global Entry require agreeing to a higher standard of behavior?

In another question, someone brought fruit into the country's physical territory, and immigration threatened to revoke their Global Entry status. Any novice traveler could do the same thing as an honest mistake. So why was this Global Entry…
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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…
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What to expect at a Global Entry application interview?

I applied for the Global Entry program a couple of days ago, and I noticed a few mentions throughout the application process to an interview that I would need to schedule as part of the process. What should I expect at the interview? Who will be…
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Why are only these 11 countries eligible for Global Entry?

As of November 2018, the Global Entry program in the USA is open just to USA citizens, USA permanent residents, and to citizens of 11 other countries: Citizens of Argentina Citizens of India Citizens of Colombia Citizens of United Kingdom Citizens…
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GlobalEntry / TSA Pre never works at Columbus International Airport. Why?

I applied for and received a Global Entry identification card about a year ago. Along with Global Entry, the card is also eligible for TSA Pre. On every occasion, when departing from Columbus International Airport (CMH) I've gone into the TSA Pre…
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Missed country on Global Entry application

So I just filled out my Global Entry on-line application and, after I finished, my wife pointed out that I missed listing Germany as one of the countries visited in the last 5 years. It's too late to go back and change anything. Does anyone know how…
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Will I get the TSA Precheck benefits if I purchase Global Entry?

I was going to get Precheck, but I noticed that Global Entry is only slightly more money. Do all the perks of TSA Precheck come with Global Entry or would they have to be purchased separately?
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Entering and exiting Canada with different travel documents

I am a US citizen. I traveled from the US to Canada by air, showing my US passport to enter Canada without a visa. I returned to the US by land (train), and showed my Global Entry card at the border to enter the US, instead of my passport. I'm…
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How can I use Global Entry lanes at Canadian airports if I don't have the physical Global Entry card?

When you are approved for Global Entry, U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents and Mexican nationals are posted a Global Entry card. Everyone else only has an electronic record of their Global Entry status. Recently, a number of additional…
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After renewing an ESTA, do I have to do anything for Global Entry too?

As per this CBP FAQ entry for Global Entry, I know that if you renew your passport (but not change your name), you need to log into the GOES website to record your new passport details. Fairly soon, my ESTA is expiring, and I'll need to pay the fee…
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What happens to an existing TSA Precheck registration if I apply for Global Entry?

I already have TSA Precheck and am now applying for Global Entry. What happens to my TSA Precheck ID if I proceed with my application? Does applying for Global Entry affect my existing TSA Precheck in any way? Will I end up with two IDs? Are there…
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Global entry not approved in portal 2 weeks after verbal approval by CBP offers at enrollment on arrival interview

Global entry was conditionally approved while I was out on travel in Europe. So went to the enrollment on arrival (EoA) interview after I landed back into the USA after the Europe trip. As a permanent resident, I showed the following to…
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Global Entry: could not schedule interview within next 30 days

Completed the process for Global Entry and received conditional approval email. This email states that I must schedule the interview within 30 days, but I am unable to get an interview time slot within the next 30 days. What should I do? I live in…
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Is Global Entry active immediately after the interview?

My GE application has been approved and I'm thinking of scheduling my interview a couple of days before a domestic trip in hopes I can participate in Pre-Check. Does anyone know if they will give me my KTN (Known Traveler Number) immediately at…
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