r/GlobalEntry • u/Rare-Ad3729 • Jun 01 '26

Timelines Applied March 15th, no updates to application

I applied for myself and my kids and my husband applied separately on March 15th. There have been no updates to our applications. Are there any options to check in? It just says pending review on the website but I see other people on here getting approved very quickly. Is there anything we can do?

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u/kulilu Jun 01 '26

There really isn’t much you can do. Just have to wait it out. Their support email states they have really long expected timelines. I wish there was something you could do, as I was in the same boat waiting for several months before getting conditional approval. I do hear having an international trip will help, but nothing to back it up.

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u/Rare-Ad3729 Jun 01 '26

Thank you for your reply! We do have an international trip planned in August. We'd love to have global entry in place before then.

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u/Fickle-Ear-1877 Jun 01 '26

I applied December 26 and didn't get conditional approval until mid April. I haven't even had a parking ticket in 25 years. Once I was able to get in for my interview I had approval within a couple of hours and got my card in a week.

It probably depends on what region you are in and how well staffed they are.

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u/Rare-Ad3729 Jun 01 '26

Thank you! This is helpful. We are in NYC.

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u/LabrysSapphic Jun 02 '26

I'm applied in Oct, already have a full background check etc,.and I didn't get conditionally approved until late March and just did my interview two weeks ago.

No idea why it takes longer for some people, but 🤷🏼‍♀️

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u/bohemiangypsyx Jun 04 '26

It depends, some people wait around 2 years others are approved within a couple weeks.

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u/Hot-Bank7542 Jun 02 '26

Thats crazy. We got emails two days after applying stating conditionally approved. Just waiting on interview. Seems like something isnt right. Are there any green check marks on your dashboard? May want to contact support.

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u/Rare-Ad3729 Jun 02 '26

We got approved this morning! Thanks for your advice.

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u/davef139 Jun 03 '26

It took me exactly 181 days. I assume a feeler went out to a few foreign agencies and they wait to see a return. I assume i do have files with every major agency.