I just applied for Global Entry. I had to list every country I've been to in the last five years. So that was actually hard, not helped by passport stamps that aren't clear. I couldn't input Turkiye/Turkey. It wasn't on the list. Should I be concerned?
Posted by
Lynnwood, Washington
9786 posts
No. You will have an interview and if they actually have any questions, they can ask them then. Appointments can be hard to get. Interview upon entry is available in many major airports and seems the quickest way to have the interview.
Posted by
Freedonia
18148 posts
While they do know everywhere you have been, forgetting one or two places, especially if not listed, isn't a big deal. They are really looking to see if you have been somewhere that needs further questioning.
As stated, if they have questions they will ask.
The first time I renewed my GE, I was required to do an interview. The agent asked me about my visit to the "Channel Islands." He had never heard of them.
This surprised me because I entered from and departed to the UK. There is no border check in either direction.
But they knew.
Posted by
Minnesota🌲
10641 posts
Jules, if you can't get an interview at MSP, schedule it at the Border crossing in Grand Portage. That's what I did and it was really easy. Maybe not so much for you but it was a lot quicker to do that than go any place else.
If you do, let me know and we could meet up in Duluth then drive up for your interview. Grand Portage State Park is right next door which would be fun to visit. It could be a fun outing!
Posted by
Chicagoland
1436 posts
Regarding scheduling interviews at airports. In Chicago for example, they seem to release appointments in batches. There will be nothing available for weeks and suddenly they release several weeks of time slots with hundreds of openings. Just keep monitoring the schedules after you receive your conditional approval.
Posted by
Minnesota 🎒
17693 posts
Oooh, Jules. I'll second Mardee's suggestion for that meetup in Duluth, and then Grand Portage State Park after your interview. It's an interesting place, if you've not been there yet. Don't have to tell you, probably, but I just wouldn't do it real soon 'cause the forecast for the Far North - and much of the rest of MN - looks pretty nasty this week! 🥶
Hope all our RS friends in the North Star State hunker safely down for Turkey Day! 🦃
Posted by
OP
Twin Cities of MN
7781 posts
Thanks, for the suggestions, everyone! Sounds fun, Mardee. For folks that don't know, Grand Portage is the location of the highest waterfall in Minnesota.
@Kate, A field trip! And yes, I've already changed my plans for the day. Apparently the front is moving to the south, and we could get 4-8 inches. Need to get going and get my errands done/