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Has any U.S. Citizen (or LPR) on this forum registered with the Global Entry Program? I'd like to hear your feedback if you've used it. From what I understand, it's an automated re-entry system at select U.S. Airports that allows returning U.S. Citizens (or LPRs) to bypass the immigration line and proceed to a computer terminal similar to automated check-in machines used by airlines. Supposedly it requires a background check, interview, and $100 fee to link your passport up with the system. Also, I've heard that returning crew members can use the system as well, bypassing the need to use a crew line.
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all I know about is the Clear card. I have one and it's limited
price just went woohoo for future--we don't bypass any immigratrion [yet] but gives me concierge servce and I go to the head of the TSA lanes--usually dedicated ones
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Global Entry is a program managed by U.S. Customs which allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to get expedited clearance upon arrival into the United States. When I entered I had to use automated kiosks located at John F. Kennedy International Airport, but also available at Washington-Dulles International Airport, George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Los Angeles International Airport, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Chicago O’Hare International Airport, and Miami International Airport. I gave the kiosk my machine-readable U.S. passport, showed my fingerprints for biometric verification, and make a customs declaration at the kiosk’s touch-screen. The kiosk gave me a transaction receipt and sent me to baggage claim and the exit.
I had to be pre-approved before I could use Global Entry. It was a serious background check, that was more in depth than online criminal record background search. Also, I was interviewed by a CBP officer. Although pre-approved for the program are supposed to be low risk people, travelers can be examined at any time when entering the United States. The expedited entry only works if you have nothing to declare for customs.
