Applying for Global Entry Before Naturalization

[JB209 60]

Hi Everybody,

 

I am looking for experiences and knowledge about getting Global Entry as a permanent resident, before applying and getting Naturalization (knowing you will apply and more likely get accepted for Naturalization).

Is there too much trouble then, once you have a US passport, to change it in your Global Entry profile? or how does it work?

 

Thank you!

[Just Paul 4,591]

3 minutes ago, JB209 said:

I am looking for experiences and knowledge about getting Global Entry as a permanent resident

no issue.It was easy for Mary and she got it after getting her green card and state id.

 

4 minutes ago, JB209 said:

Is there too much trouble then, once you have a US passport, to change it in your Global Entry profile? or how does it work?

 

GE is tied to passport(s).   If you add a US passport you will need to take it in to be added to your profile.  I have a 10 year US passport but also have had multiple 4 year passports due to needed travel visas for work.   Whenever my 4 year passport expires and I get a new one I have to add it to my goes account.  Last time I didn't need an appointment but I would expect that you might need one to add the first US Passport.  If you go to Canada it is better to get a NEXUS card as it costs half as much and includes entry to Canada along with all the other features of GE.

[JB209 60]

5 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

GE is tied to passport(s).   If you add a US passport you will need to take it in to be added to your profile.  I have a 10 year US passport but also have had multiple 4 year passports due to needed travel visas for work.   Whenever my 4 year passport expires and I get a new one I have to add it to my goes account.  Last time I didn't need an appointment but I would expect that you might need one to add the first US Passport.

I'd be OK with getting another appointment, as long as I don't have to pay the fee again as if it was a new application just to add a US passport