NAVIGATING THE TSA/GLOBAL ENTRY ENROLLMENT CHALLENGES

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NAVIGATING THE TSA/GLOBAL ENTRY ENROLLMENT CHALLENGES

Oy vey. The backlog for Global Entry interviews is causing many travelers plenty of stress. Hopefully, the attachments here can help. The key message is "Start the process now, not later and see if the workaround can work for you".

TSA or Global Entry, lots of questions but learn more about Enrollment on Arrival

 

Here is the essence of the EoA method of approval.

 

“If you are flying internationally into the US within the next 6 months we encourage you to complete your Global Entry enrollment at an Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) location as an alternative to scheduling an interview at an Enrollment Center,” CBP says. “No appointment is needed and this option may offer the fastest path to membership approval for individuals with upcoming international travel.”

 

Enrollment on Arrival is currently available for both renewal applicants and new applicants who have been conditionally approved; these flyers can interview upon arriving in the U.S. from an international trip at 69 airports, including at international airports that allow U.S. travelers to preclear customs abroad. The interview will occur during the immigration process when entering the U.S. from a foreign country.

 

If you interview via the Enrollment on Arrival program, you’ll need to locate the Enrollment on Arrival office before passing through the customs line at your desired airport. During this interview, a CBP officer will ask you questions, take your photo and collect biometric information. You’ll also need to present an acceptable document showing proof of residency (in addition to your passport), a list of which you can find here.

 

This process should only take a few minutes. However, you might encounter a line of other travelers waiting to interview, so be sure to allow extra time.

 

 

Here is the link directly to the Customs and Border Patrol program advice from their website.

Enrollment on Arrival

Be careful using this program as the office you need to go to in order to use this program is not 24/7! Click through the various airports and then check your scheduled arrival.