Applying for Global Entry

[SeanDowney0309 47]

Hi all, 

 

I am here on a K1 Visa, we recently submitted my AOS package so just playing the waiting game now! I was just curious if anyone here has applied for Global Entry before? I believe I can apply once I get my Green Card, correct?

 

Many Thanks

[Loren Y 2,747]

Yes, should not be a problem. I have seen people get global entry with a 10 year tourist visa to the US.

[brainless69 240]

Ive had global entry for about 2 years now, best thing ever. I believe the wait time to get it currently is around 6-8months though... 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

You can apply now as a UK citizen. Unfortunately, the enrollment centers are closed.

[SeanDowney0309 47]

Thank you for your responses. 

 

@Allaboutwaiting @brainless69 should I wait until I have my Greencard until I apply? I did see you can apply as a UK citizen, not sure if the application process would be exactly the same though as it would be applying as a US permanent resident?

 

 

[beefmaster2 51]

I had global entry as an F1 student. it is 100% worth the cost. 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

8 minutes ago, SeanDowney0309 said:

Thank you for your responses. 

 

@Allaboutwaiting @brainless69 should I wait until I have my Greencard until I apply? I did see you can apply as a UK citizen, not sure if the application process would be exactly the same though as it would be applying as a US permanent resident?

 

 

Besides the extra online application at gov.uk and the 42 quid fee, the process is exactly the same. 

Advantage is, you wouldn't need to wait until you get the green card. 

[SeanDowney0309 47]

3 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Besides the extra online application at gov.uk and the 42 quid fee, the process is exactly the same. 

Advantage is, you wouldn't need to wait until you get the green card. 

Ok, thank you!

[brainless69 240]

I was also told that when you get your green card after applying on British passport you can just add your green card to the global entry number. 

[SeanDowney0309 47]

6 minutes ago, brainless69 said:

I was also told that when you get your green card after applying on British passport you can just add your green card to the global entry number. 

Oh really? If thats the case I might be better off applying now then, rather than waiting until I get my green card. Where did you hear this?

[Mollie09 1,543]

You can add documents after the fact, including a new PR (green card) and new passports. The profile is related to you so it gets update as these things change. I had GE with a conditional GC, permanent GC, and now US passport.

 

I would note that applications are taking months for conditional approval (I've been waiting 6 months), and interviews are currently suspended.

[SeanDowney0309 47]

7 minutes ago, Mollie09 said:

You can add documents after the fact, including a new PR (green card) and new passports. The profile is related to you so it gets update as these things change. I had GE with a conditional GC, permanent GC, and now US passport.

 

I would note that applications are taking months for conditional approval (I've been waiting 6 months), and interviews are currently suspended.

Thank you for the info, appreciate it!

[Just Paul 4,591]

As a subject of the Queen, go ahead and apply now.  I have a coworker that was conditionally approved in late November and still hasn't interviewed due to all the closures.   I'd guess you would have your combo card or GC before the interview.

 

My Filipino wife couldn't apply until she got her US ID.

[HRQX 4,145]

On 6/11/2020 at 11:46 AM, SeanDowney0309 said:

I am here on a K1 Visa

Looks like your K-1 I-94 date has passed. You currently have authorized stay which isn't a visa status like the examples mentioned above (e.g. F-1 student status). Both UK and CBP say:

https://www.gov.uk/global-entry-usa "You’ll still need a visa or ESTA."

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/international-arrangements/registered-traveller/citizens-united-kingdom "All UK Global Entry members must have a valid passport and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or a valid visa."

[SeanDowney0309 47]

57 minutes ago, HRQX said:

Looks like your K-1 I-94 date has passed. You currently have authorized stay which isn't a visa status like the examples mentioned above (e.g. F-1 student status). Both UK and CBP say:

https://www.gov.uk/global-entry-usa "You’ll still need a visa or ESTA."

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/global-entry/international-arrangements/registered-traveller/citizens-united-kingdom "All UK Global Entry members must have a valid passport and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) or a valid visa."

Yes correct, we have submitted our AOS package. Thank you, I understand. So I must wait until I have my green card before applying for Global Entry?