US Global Entry Program for Australian citizens [from 2025]

[DFWorldtraveller]

For anyone keeping up:

Phase One applications are now closed.​

Mentioned on https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/global-entry-program

Wonderful - something tells me that my son who is about to have a physical interview to confirm ID is now not going to be cleared - even though I started the process back on 10th.. All because they stupidly will not process someone under 18 online despite having a MyID….

 

[desafinado74]

Anyone here getting a touch nervous about visiting the US now, especially with these stories about travellers from Europe getting detained by CBP and ICE ? And travel advisories from Germany, UK etc ?

I will still go next year, but will admit that i am a bit nervous Hopefully the Global Entry status will eliminate any direct contact with a CBP officer.

 

[Mal P]

Was fully approved last month I work in the US. Entered at LAX the other day and the visitor line was an hour long. I went to the global entry line where a CBP officer had a tablet reviewing entries and then camera system recognized my face. I was sent to a CBP officer to do one final check with my passport. It took one minute to clear immigration - global entry is incredible.