My Experience With Global Entry Interview

[@arashmozaffari364]

That’s awesome man congrats. I also got approved pretty quickly in San Francisco. I applied last Friday, got pre approved on Saturday and passed my interview on Monday this week. I was told I’ll receive the card in a couple weeks or less. Now is the time to do it before everything reopens

[@Stezworld]

Congratulations on your quick approval. I must be due to the pandemic and low international travel that may be golden time to get Global Entry.

[@xy7547]

I got mine approved in 2 business days, this seems pretty normal to many of my friends.

[@lalaland746]

Last week Feb 2024 I got conditionally approved, after applying on Jan 2023. I guess I can say I was not one of the lucky ones 😭 who got approved quickly. My aunt, my brother, and some of my travel friends got approved within days and were confused as to why my mother and I took forever. The trusted traveler website said that it was normal and that for some family members it may take longer. My mother and I have our interview for April on the same day/location. I’m excited and anxious, as we are going to DR in the summer and I’m glad this worked out. Thank you for the tips!!!

[@Stezworld]

Interesting comment. But you will be fine. You & your mom will get it.

[@tatitas917]

Congratulations and it should not be overstated that your case was exceptional. The wait times are typically much longer than that for your interview.

[@Stezworld]

Thank you. It was surprising for me as fast I got it.

[@Humayunmiah19]

I just applied on Nov 10 and got approved on Nov 13! 3 days!

[@cruza.d.2834]

Thank you so much for sharing this video! It was helpful and reassuring

[@Stezworld]

Thanks. 😀

[@TheArizonaprincess]

I’m in Arizona. I applied two days ago & received a conditional approval this morning. The next interview, in December 🤦🏻‍♀️ I will travel to Tucson, a couple hours away for an earlier interview in August. Thanks for sharing!

[@Stezworld]

Long wait. I guess as everyone is traveling again, many are applying for the program. Good luck with the interview. It will be simple.

[@Cantonesecubanalee]

I am hoping for this as well I just applied 😊

[@donnamartin1182]

I am going in 7 months waiting. I applied in April, it's October now.

[@Tadeodecor]

Wow super cool! I hope my process goes through smooth n quick

[@CheesyNoodlez]

This video is longer than my actual interview lol. Got fully approved about ten minutes after leaving the interview!

[@Stezworld]

Congratulations

[@mckenna8663]

So .. from application to in your hand.. how long?

[@theshipmasterbanished3902]

Update: its 120 dollars not 100 dollars and its for 4 years, no more 5 years

[@M_V_M_]

I think the process being 3 days is more common than they let on. I was also conditionally approved in under 24hours. The interview was available the next day but I moved it to 5 days away

[@PrinceDavid]

Thanks for the explanation of everything. I am about to head to JFK to do my interview.

[@Stezworld]

Good luck

[@PrinceDavid]

@@Stezworld thanks it went well! The only questions they really asked me were to confirm my address and email address. Then it was just fingerprinting and photographing me.

[@Stezworld]

@@PrinceDavid Nice very simple & straightforward. Me just because I went to certain countries they had a more deep dive interview.

[@marcodoesit]

Very lucky I applied in September 2020 and didn't get my appointment approved until October 20201! I actually stopped checking and didn't notice until recently when a friend said to check so here in San Diego there are no actual appointments available so I had to book one in Nogales Arizona.

[@Stezworld]

Ufff I guess so I was lucky. Plus I remember when I applied it was at a time that New Yorkers was recently reinstated allow apply for the program because the feud Trump vs NY state and I guess many New Yorkers still believed they aren’t eligible for Pre-check and global entry.

[@marcodoesit]

@@Stezworld I guess it could also have made a difference the fact o got Sentri also? But yes policy was difference at the time and it was harder to get it now you can get approved a lot quicker I would take advantage and do it if not already.

[@Undecided0]

My credit card gives credit for TSA Pre-check or Global Entry application fee. I figured I would just get Global Entry.

[@Pharm213]

Congrats on the approval! I just applied last night for global entry and hope to get approved soon. I have to go back through my passport and remember all the dates I traveled to some of these countries because there's quite a few 😅

[@Stezworld]

Jejeje good luck. As long the custom agent does not see any country where drug trade is a problem maybe they won't as specific as they did with me.

[@Pharm213]

@@Stezworld Update! I got my conditional approval and have an interview set up in the next few weeks. I'm shocked that it was so fast

[@Stezworld]

@@Pharm213 Great to hear the news.

[@geevee9582]

jason how long was your overall process.

[@Pharm213]

@@geevee9582 got my conditional approval within probably 48 hours and then my interview was very short, maybe like not even 5 minutes. Only "red flags" that I felt I had was I went to West Africa and Cuba but the questions on the countries I visited was very limited. We just made small talk and I took my picture and I was done. So all in all maybe a couple weeks. Could have been quicker but there were no interviews available at the time anywhere close to me so I waited a little longer for something more convenient

[@whatever5922]

My application got accepted in 2 days, super fast just like yours! I applied last Monday, set interview on Wednesday and tomorrow is my appointment 😊

[@Stezworld]

Nice!!!!! Congratulations on getting your interview quickly.

[@Humayunmiah19]

I applied on Nov 10 and got approved on Nov 13! 3 days! Also from nyc!

[@Stezworld]

Congratulations.

[@marcos00114]

I applied on May 30 2022, got the email to schedule interview on April 4 ,2023. Long wait

[@Stezworld]

Seems like things got to normal.

[@amedm1844]

Wow! No doubt one of the luckiest as you mentioned. I applied February 2020 and got email 3 months ago for interview next month, March 2021. I know pandemic had something to do with it. But come on! Anyway, good for you. :-)

[@Stezworld]

Thanks. Yes I was lucky. Good luck next month.

[@piecesofme8531]

Did you pass?

[@amedm1844]

@@piecesofme8531 I did pass. It was a simple process and did not take long and no personal questions were asked. At the end the agent told me I would get my card in a week. Maybe they felt sorry I had to wait so long? 😊

[@rgruenhaus]

I read on the site when I applied that a virtual interview was available, but then after several calls I was told first time Global entry has to do an in person interview! The closest place to me was either Kenner LA or Orlando FL So I scheduled an interview in October which was the first available. I have a trip to Newark sooner at the end of September and on the site it says no appointments were needed, so I will stop by the office in Newark terminal B to see if I can get the interview done there while in the area. Otherwise I will have to drive 4 hours to Kenner LA from my home in October and be there at 10:30am

[@Stezworld]

Thanks for the info.

[@rayjohn0111]

I recently got the conditionally approved status. Where can I get the approval letter?Is it the page on the account after I click “View Interview Confirmation”

[@Stezworld]

Hello normally in stage is for the interview. The approval comes after the interview with a customs agent. Hope it helps.

[@evegtrrz28]

Would there be an issue if i have a dui ?

[@hnx8522]

Are you a US Citizen or a permanent resident? If US citizen, how long have you been a US citizen?

[@Stezworld]

Born in the US

[@tatianabritton6258]

I might’ve missed it but after you took your photo and fingerprints, did you receive your global entry card on the spot or was it mailed to you (and how long did that take)?

[@Stezworld]

It was mailed. Received it about a week & 1/2 later.

[@tatianabritton6258]

@@Stezworld understood. Thank you!

[@vashonm]

Just got approved for mine applied in feb 2021. Only interview dates available at dfw are till july 8th.

[@Stezworld]

Ufff thats quite a wait. But good luck when the interview date arrives.

[@TradGuyTravels]

Did you get an email when you got approved? How did you know

[@vashonm]

@@TradGuyTravels yes I did.

[@basharsalah9342]

Good for you but is that program suitable for foreign people who are never visited us before and want to go us and becoming us permanent residents

[@Stezworld]

Not 100% sure. I know the program is available for certain citizens of other countries outside the USA and are not residents of the USA who qualify for this program. I know from top of my head the Argentinians, Colombians citizens can get into this program.

[@ganymedes62]

There's actually a list on the application website with the countries that citizens can apply from. If your country is not on the list, then you can't apply. If it is on the list, then click on it and you will see what you have to do before applying. I applied a week and a half ago (I'm Dutch), gave permission to the local authorities to do the background check, and I'm now waiting for the 'conditional approval' email. I hope I'll get it before November 9th when I have my next trip to the US, so I can do the 'interview upon arrival' in Atlanta. This option is available at a limited number of international airports in the US.

[@Eben18]

I got one with a record, I was so scared I might not get it

[@Stezworld]

Nice! Congratulations. How long did it take you to get it?

[@Eben18]

@@Stezworld I’m in Houston, it take more than 2 months to get Conditionally approved then I had to schedule an interview appointment in San Antonio for a week out because that’s the only airport close by that I had any availability in the near future

[@Stezworld]

Understandable.

[@MoeReal.Estate]

How bad was your record? Felony or No?

[@Eben18]

@@MoeReal.Estate I got mine already

[@angelcakesxXx]

May I ask your reasoning for applying? My partner lives in US and I’m constantly travelling backwards and forwards. I’m not sure if this will be flagged though, so curious about your experience

[@Stezworld]

During the time I travel frequently international, I never like spending time in customs plus being a randomly SSS passenger witch sucks.

[@ManuelJimenez-ok2mn]

How soon can you start using Global Entry after your interview?

[@Stezworld]

As soon as you pass the interview. They give you your number on the spot then in a week or two you will get your ID.

[@geevee9582]

wow so is tsa pre check always included with global entry? me and my wife will be applying tommorow.

[@Stezworld]

Yes. Pre check is included with global entry. 😁

[@Milkc24]

Waited 1 days and got accepted, my interview is on June 20th.

[@Stezworld]

Nice. Good luck with the interview.

[@NH-hp2nn]

Do they make you swear on a bible in your interview? What if you’re not Christian?

[@Stezworld]

No

[@Me5hell]

Pinky promise

[@xomkai]

*me waiting for my appointment tomorrow to go back to Medellin, Colombia like 🧍🏾‍♀️*

[@geevee9582]

how did it go?

[@gissellemarievaldez6764]

Thanks for your video. What documents did you brought to the interview?

[@Stezworld]

Hello Gisselle, my brought my passport & Driver license. I also a printout with the schedule appointment.

[@gissellemarievaldez6764]

@@Stezworld thank you so much!!

[@peacewalker187]

Hey man how did you dress for your interview?

[@Stezworld]

I went with my work uniform because I went before my shift.

[@mig4211]

How long was the interview?

[@Stezworld]

When I went it was about 5 minutes.

[@rbaner11]

Hi, From the time you took the interview how long did it took to get the global entry card in mail?

[@Stezworld]

Took me about 7-10 days. It was quick.

[@retro9173]

That's it?? Could of at least showed us what the actual card (*censored) looks like ..

[@Stezworld]

Yeah wanted to but at the time of the recording I still haven’t received the card. Just rushed making this video

[@TradGuyTravels]

Applied April 28th 2021 and still waiting on my approval. How long should the wait be?

[@Stezworld]

To be honest it may vary. Some people waited for months others just one day (like me).

[@TradGuyTravels]

@@Stezworld okay i see 🤔 so it’s a lottery pretty much. It either takes 24hours or 6 months

[@Stezworld]

Yeah you could say that.

[@maxianoacosta]

the same global entre i use in america will work in those other countries u mentioned in the video?

[@Stezworld]

No. Actually citizens of certain countries are eligible to apply for Global Entry program to enter USA.

[@the1nonlyLopez]

Do I need to take my car to get inspected? Got an appointment coming up and don't want to drive to it. Website is contradicting, says vehicles no longer need to get inspected but then goes to say for vehicle add ons a cbp officer will inspect it. So which one is it?

[@jenjerome1978]

did u had to wait even you have an appointment?

[@Stezworld]

Not really. Just like 3 minutes. Butbibknow know know.

[@Green0Photon]

Wow, that's crazy fast! How risky do you think the fingerprint scanning is as a privacy concern? I mostly figure that your face is technically riskier, since the government can track you with your face on cameras anyway, and they already have your face from driver's license and passport. So in theory fingerprints are just another version of that, but actually safer, and worrying about that is actually just being emotional about it. What do you think? Do you think there are any other risks by doing the program?

[@Stezworld]

I believe your giving everything away. they ask alot in the application to do a background check.

[@Green0Photon]

@@Stezworld Yeah, that's basically my thoughts. Everything is all in a database anyway, including all the info you need to give for a background check. So confirming all of that in an interview doesn't hurt anything. My only thought was maybe the fingerprints, and as I said, I figure that's me being too paranoid.

[@kittynyc27]

@@Green0Photon Im thinking the same way as well.. I don't like the idea of giving my fingerprints

[@ej1692]

At the end of the day, they already know a ton about us, and you have to get your picture taken going through customs back into the U.S as it is. The background check stuff is info already available. The only thing I would say is fingerprints, but oh well. If it honeslty gets to the point of it being that corrupt where they are tracking joe schmo down for his finger prints, we are all screwed anyway

[@HF-rc1tr]

@@kittynyc27 oh goddd you're one of those. Do you have a job? They require fingerprints. The country has some sort of biometrics of you in their system so deal with it. You have a smartphone that you give permission to for all your apps such as location, contacts, etc. This is no different.

[@ironhorsegladiator5034]

But you never explained the actual airport experience you had with this service.

[@Stezworld]

By the time I made this video I haven’t used it yet. Now that I did it is great passing customs with a breeze and going thru TSA precheck is good. May purchase clear and make a video about it maybe sometime in the fall as I’m planing to go back making travel videos during that time as right now this summer season has been too busy and expensive. Just want it calm down so I can take advantage of off season sales in travel.

[@menyo4]

How long was the interview from time of arriving to when you walked out of their office? Thanks

[@Stezworld]

Well as it was during the height of the pandemic or just when things were reopening. I went on a Sunday evening before work. It was very quick not even 5 minutes waiting as soon as I checked-in. During the interview they were asking questions but did not even lasted 10 minutes. In going to say about 15 minutes overall (from arriving to leaving the office).

[@humbertochaviano9213]

My friend I Just did my application but in the work history I did a little mistake with selecting the status (employed, retired, unemployed). Is there any possibility they may denied my app for that???.

[@Stezworld]

I have no idea. Let wait and see.

[@humbertochaviano9213]

@@Stezworld for just in case I wrote them an email explaining the mistake and if si possible to fix before they process the App

[@zillsburyy1]

waiting for my approval

[@Stezworld]

Fingers crossed. Hope you get it.

[@tlmy915]

It’s taken us 21/2 years due to Covid.

[@Stezworld]

🫣 Ouch. That’s a long time.

[@yaridance12]

Great video! What documents did you bring to the interview?

[@Stezworld]

Passport, Driver license and if not mistaken what ever print out from the application the website ask to bring for the interview.

[@CYCLEGAMER1]

Does anyone know how to do a virtual appointment?? It says it in the site but I can’t find out how to do it!

[@Stezworld]

No idea this is a feature now.

[@WiseWithTime]

I just read that is is only available to some renewing members and not first time applicants

[@CYCLEGAMER1]

@@WiseWithTime ohh ok thanks

[@rgruenhaus]

Yes, that is what I heard today! Renewal for Global entry interview can be virtual! It is most likely a zoom video chat!

[@a.pimentel]

i just got denied, not sure why or how with very little details. ive never dealt with the law nor have i ever been arrested. frustrating!!

[@Stezworld]

Sorry to hear this news. Wondering if it was at the interview level or during the application. I know during the application they tend to denied with missing information. I know is crazy you have to be very detailed.

[@a.pimentel]

@@Stezworld after the in person interview i got an email of denial, i cant think of any reason why my record is squeaky clean.

[@Stezworld]

Mmm. Sound fishy. Wonder was in the agent head to make that decision.

[@fortunateenough99]

@@a.pimentel You can appeal the decision I believe.

[@charlesc1487]

I haven't traveled internationally in the last 5 years at least. But I intend to travel frequently. Do you think that would effect my application if I were to apply?

[@Stezworld]

Not really, won’t affect your chances if not traveled internationally in pass 5 years or so.

[@gavinng3898]

I am self employed right now trading forex. Should I bring some documentation with me such as account statements from my broker? Also, I did work at amazon for 1 day but quit. Do i need to include this on the application?

[@Stezworld]

Maybe just incase but The only documentationed they asked me was my passport.

[@paintballfan109]

Did mine in 4 days lol

[@Stezworld]

Congrats

[@ClaudiaGonzales13]

$120 dlls today

[@crazyhandshands9028]

Big deal who cares the Canadian passport is all you need.

[@kazakhstanenjoyer8487]

Q errar Q bush