You can use either passport at the Global Entry kiosk if you have this option for Global Entry. Documents that prove your residency. Driver’s license (if address is current), mortgage statement, rental payment statement, utility bill, and so on are examples. Proof of address is not required for minors.
What are the documents required for the Global Entry interview?
A separate interview must be scheduled for each applicant. You must bring your valid passport(s) and one other form of identification to the interview, such as a driver’s license or ID card. You must show your machine-readable permanent resident card if you are a lawful permanent resident.
Is there a limit on how many proofs of residency I may submit for Global Entry?
You must bring any documentation you submitted as part of your application to the interview.
- A current passport or permanent residency card is required. Please bring all of your passports to the interview so that the information may be put to your file. You can use either passport at the Global Entry kiosk as a result of this.
- Documents that prove your residency. A driver’s license (if the address is current), a mortgage statement, a rental payment statement, a utility bill, and so on are all examples.
- If you apply for Global Entry as a UK citizen and are not a US lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you must bring an original copy of your ACRO Disclosure Certificate (police certificate) to the interview.
Log in to the TTP website, navigate to your Dashboard, and click the Interview Confirmation link to obtain a list of documents required for the interview.
Only while your application is in the “Interview Scheduled” stage will you be able to access this.
Note that depending on the program you applied for, the document requirements may differ.
What makes me ineligible for Global Entry?
Nationals of the United States, lawful permanent residents of the United States, and citizens of the following countries are eligible to join Global Entry:
Note that depending on your nation of citizenship, you may be required to complete extra requirements. Select an International Arrangement and your country of citizenship to see if any additional requirements must be satisfied.
Global Entry privileges are available to Canadian citizens and residents who are members of the NEXUS program.
To enroll in the program if you are under the age of 18, you must receive your parent or legal guardian’s permission.
- Have been convicted of any criminal offense, or have any criminal charges or warrants (including driving while intoxicated);
- In any country, you have been found in breach of any customs, immigration, or agriculture regulations or laws;
- Are the subject of an ongoing federal, state, or local law enforcement investigation;
- Applicants with granted waivers of inadmissibility or parole paperwork are inadmissible to the United States under immigration law; or
Is it necessary for me to bring my Global Entry card to the airport?
TSA Precheck does not need you to bring your Global Entry card.
Although TSA Precheck is never assured, if you enter your Membership Number/PASSID number into your frequent flyer account when flying from certain US airports on certain airlines, you should be able to get TSA Precheck on your boarding pass.
To use Global Entry, you do not need to bring your Global Entry card with you to the airport. When travelling into the United States from another country, only passports or lawful permanent resident cards are accepted at Global Entry kiosks. (One exception, according to online sources, is that some foreign airports that offer US border preclearance may need you to display your Global Admission card in order to gain expedited entry.)
Although your Global Entry card is not necessary to be carried at the airport, there are a few reasons to do so. Instead of your driver’s license, you can use your Global Entry card as a REAL ID for domestic flights (more on this later). I’ve also seen a few internet instances of TSA officers allowing passengers to use the TSA Precheck lanes despite the fact that TSA Pre is not printed on their boarding pass when they present their Global Entry card. When flying from Canadian airports, there is another exception (see more on this later).
What is the duration of the Global Entry interview?
If you’ve applied for Global Entry, you’re probably aware that you’ll have to go through a thorough background check as well as an in-person interview.
Please find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the interview process that our Global Entry appeal lawyers at National Security Law Firm get asked.
In terms of the interview itself, most of our clients have stated that their interviews were conducted in a conversational rather than interrogative manner.
The following are some of the most common issues on which your interviewer will likely focus:
- Details about any previous travel (for example, the reasons for your trip, whether it was for work or leisure, and so on);
As a result, you should consider your responses to some of these questions before attending your interview. You should also be aware that most of the answers to these questions are likely already known to your interviewer. In many cases, the interview is more of an integrity check than an opportunity to gather information from you. As a result, it is critical that you remain truthful and open throughout the interview.
However, there may be a few instances in which the interviewer requires extra information or clarification from you.
For instance, if you were arrested and the charges were later dropped, your interviewer may want confirmation that the charges were dropped.
Bring any supporting documentation to your interview if possible.
As a result, it is critical that you have a thorough understanding of your full criminal past prior to your interview.
If you have any doubts about what is on your criminal record or don’t recall the specifics of any of your arrests, find out before applying for Global Entry.
During the interview, what else happens? Your interview may also entail watching a short movie, being fingerprinted and photographed, and/or training on how to use a Global Entry kiosk, in addition to going over the above-mentioned questions.
What is the duration of the interview? The interview itself, according to the majority of our Global Entry clients, is pretty brief, lasting anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes (with most lasting approximately 15 minutes). However, if you have a criminal past or have visited “marked” nations, your interview may take longer. Nonetheless, you should plan on giving your interview plenty of time. Although the interview will most likely be brief, depending on your appointment schedule, you may have to wait anywhere from 5 minutes to an hour before being seen.
Do you get TSA PreCheck if you have Global Entry?
TSA PreCheck and Global Entry are both Trusted Traveler Programs run by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For flights departing from U.S. airports, TSA PreCheck offers quicker security screening. For international flight travelers entering the United States, Global Entry allows faster customs processing. As part of their subscription, Global Entry members get access to TSA PreCheck. Use the DHS interactive Trusted Traveler Tool to learn more about all of the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs.
A government issued ID
This method of identification allows the bank to match your face to your name, ensuring that you are who you say you are. As proof of identity, bring your driver’s license, state-issued ID, or passport. If you require a driver’s license or other state-issued identification, follow the instructions below.
Social Security Card
You’ll need to show that you have a legitimate Social Security number to properly confirm your identification (SSN). Be certain to bring that document along when you are ready to open an account.
Current official document with your name and address
This information can be found on a variety of documents, but it is required to prove your residence. To verify residency, you can use a utility bill, credit card statement, lease agreement, or mortgage statement. Print a billing statement from your online account if you’ve gone paperless.
What is proof of legal residence in the United States?
All designated school officials (DSOs), including the principal, must establish that they are citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States.
You must supply a copy of government-issued evidence, such as a copy of the court order authorizing the name change or a government-issued marriage license, if any of the submitted documents has a name other than those specified on the Form I-17A, “Record of Designated School Officials.” A driver’s license or a Social Security card will not suffice as proof of identity.
Is it possible for me to just show up for my Global Entry interview?
Walk-ins are welcome at these Global Entry Enrollment Centers. However, you may have to wait a long time – sometimes minutes, sometimes hours and there’s no assurance you’ll be seen at all.
Is it possible to fail a Global Entry interview?
No one enjoys waiting in airport security queues that sometimes seem forever. Global Entry and TSA PreCheck are must-haves for frequent travelers, but what if you are denied membership in the programs? The good news is that a denial doesn’t always mean you have to wave goodbye to a smooth airport journey.
For the frequent traveler, the Global Entry and TSA PreCheck services are essential. TSA PreCheck minimizes the amount of screening required to board an aircraft, while Global Entry permits international travelers to re-enter the United States through expedited immigration lanes that allow you to escape the often-overflowing lineups you experience at the border. Because you’ll be receiving little screening as a trusted traveler with both programs, you’ll have to submit to a background check and a personal interview in order to be authorized. As a result, it’s very uncommon for a blemish on your record even a little one to result in your application being denied.