US Global Entry Program for Australian citizens [from 2025]

[desafinado74]

Apart from being interviewed on arrival at a US airport, You can get interviewed at the local US consulate / embassy in Australia as well isn't it?

 

[Himeno]

Apart from being interviewed on arrival at a US airport, You can get interviewed at the local US consulate / embassy in Australia as well isn't it?

Not from what I can tell.
The Global Entry interview is done by a CBP agent at an enrollment center.
Interviews at US Diplomatic mission are conducted by a Consular Officer for issuing a visa.

 

[desafinado74]

Not from what I can tell.
The Global Entry interview is done by a CBP agent at an enrollment center.
Interviews at US Diplomatic mission are conducted by a Consular Officer for issuing a visa.

Oh I see ! I thought you can do the Global Entry interview in Australia before departing for the US.

 

[kangarooflyer88]

Oh I see ! I thought you can do the Global Entry interview in Australia before departing for the US.

Nexus member here (the sibling of Global Entry for Canadians who want access to Global Entry at both Canadian and US ports). It needs to be done at select US CBP border facility since an immigration official has to review your travel history and be able to ask you questions. It cannot be done at a consulate because consulates cannot make admissibility decisions. Yes they can issue visas, but visas by themselves do not guarantee you entry into a country. Only a border guard can make the determination of whether you are suitable to enter (and be part of this program). I will say that the Canadian Nexus is more stringent as you are interviewed by two border officers (one from Canada and one from the US), although Nexus applicants do have the option of getting interviewed at land borders which can be useful.

One misconception people may have about the entry on arrival process is that it must be completed at a US airport. That's not necessarily the case. Many airports outside of the US have US pre-clearance whereby passengers are interrogated by the CBP at the airport, thereby allowing them to skip immigration on arrival in the US. For instance, airports in Vancouver, Toronto, Dublin, Abu Dhabi all have these facilities allowing you to book a time for an interview. A complete listing of participating airports can be found here:

Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

Here's a Brit's experience with the whole Global Entry thing for those interested in wanting to move forward with application:

 

[desafinado74]

Nexus member here (the sibling of Global Entry for Canadians who want access to Global Entry at both Canadian and US ports). It needs to be done at select US CBP border facility since an immigration official has to review your travel history and be able to ask you questions. It cannot be done at a consulate because consulates cannot make admissibility decisions. Yes they can issue visas, but visas by themselves do not guarantee you entry into a country. Only a border guard can make the determination of whether you are suitable to enter (and be part of this program). I will say that the Canadian Nexus is more stringent as you are interviewed by two border officers (one from Canada and one from the US), although Nexus applicants do have the option of getting interviewed at land borders which can be useful.

One misconception people may have about the entry on arrival process is that it must be completed at a US airport. That's not necessarily the case. Many airports outside of the US have US pre-clearance whereby passengers are interrogated by the CBP at the airport, thereby allowing them to skip immigration on arrival in the US. For instance, airports in Vancouver, Toronto, Dublin, Abu Dhabi all have these facilities allowing you to book a time for an interview. A complete listing of participating airports can be found here:

Global Entry Enrollment on Arrival

Securing America's Borders

www.cbp.gov

Here's a Brit's experience with the whole Global Entry thing for those interested in wanting to move forward with application:

Thanks so much for the detailed reply.
I will check out the video.

 

[drif]

I'm headed to DFW later this month, so will see if I can land a enrollment on arrival and if so, will update on how long it took for the emails and approvals to hit. I've pre-added my KTN to my AA bookings (my understanding is that the KTN is the PassID number on the TTP website), to try and minimise any delays. Fingers crossed!

Landed in DFW on 25/2. Couldn't find a specific line for Enrollment on Arrival, but asked the security guard herding passengers and she directed me to a specific CBP agent. The CBP agent couldn't find my Conditionally Approved application to finalise the GE application. He told me to go to the GE office downstairs. I had only 1.5 hours layover but I really wanted to get the GE status finalised. I went to the office and luckily they didn't have anyone waiting for appointments so the agent did the final checks (fingerprints, photo) in the office. I got an email within 10 minutes confirming full approval, but the AA app didn't refresh with PreCheck in time, so I had to line up again for security to get into Terminal D and get the skytrain to B. Made the flight 5 minutes before boarding commenced!

Returning from YYZ to DFW on 1/3. Had PreCheck on my AA boarding pass and GE/PreCheck is accepted at Pearson to shortcut security queues. But you still need to take large electronic devices out. Went to GE Kiosk and the GE didn't work (said to see agent). Went to agent who found my GE status and said it might have been a kiosk glitch and if it happens again, to email. I had previously tried the GE app and it kept saying "invalid submission" so either it is taking some time to update in the back end or there is something that needs to be fixed onmy account. I've emailed CBP to check.

Hope that is all hopeful for someone! Good luck everyone.