GOES Global Online Enrollment System

8 Lies You May Believe About GOES

globalentryapp — Sat, 26 Mar 2016 08:24:30 +0000

Now we are all certainly savvy people, in our own way. I bet you’d have a good idea if something sounded odd, but just in case, here are 8 lies you may believe about GOES.

If you have TSA Pre Check, you can pay the difference and get any of the trusted traveler programs. This is a lie. Any CBP officer will tell you that TSA and GOES are two different programs.
Once you are approved, TSA will immediately have your information and you don’t need to do anything else. Oh no, once approved for GOES you are assigned a Trusted Traveler Number TTN (Passid is the technical term). With this TTN you must enter it when booking your plane tickets to ensure you receive Pre Check as often as possible.
By often, don’t you mean 100%? No, as a member of GOES you are subject to random inspections; that said, you should receive Pre Check most of the time.
I was told that once approved I can bring a guest when clearing customs. Sorry, not true. Everybody (even children) attempting to clear customs using the GOES Kiosks must be a member. Any attempt at bypassing this could lead to your membership being revoked.
I have to renew my membership every time I update my passport. Not true, often users would find they still have time on their membership but their passport would expire soon. In cases like this, simply login to your account and add your new passport info into your account.
I need to carry only my Membership Card to use all the GOES benefits. Half true! In actuality, the Global Entry and Sentri memberships only require you to present your membership card when entering the US by Car (land border crossings) or by boat (cruise ships). The Nexus membership however is the exception, in that you would need to use your card for everything related to Canada travel, but just your passport when entering the US via air travel (confused yet?)
If I am denied for any reason, I will receive a refund. Not going to happen! It clearly says on the front page “Once a completed application is certified by the applicant and the non-refundable payment is successfully processed…” translation, once you submit payment you are not getting it back.
Once Conditionally Approved, I only have 30 days to schedule and attend an interview. Thankfully this is not true. Since there is such a high demand you’ll find that most enrollment center interviews are not scheduling until after that 30 day window. The notice just means you need to schedule something, but the interview itself can be a few months later.

GOES Complaints

globalentryapp — Wed, 24 Feb 2016 01:46:38 +0000

Here is your chance! Step up to the soapbox and voice your biggest frustration with the GOES Trusted Traveler Program. Let me know in the comments box

What is GOES?

globalentryapp — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:01:17 +0000

Hello and Welcome! If you found this page you might have questions about the Customs and Border Protections (CBP) Trusted Traveler Program (TTP), if so you are on the right track. TTP is a great program and consists of the following primary memberships: Global Entry, Nexus, & Sentri. Each one has its own benefits, but what they have in common is TSA Pre Check or the easier entry through airport security, expedited return entry through customs from International travel, and special land based border crossing lanes from/ into Mexico or Canada. My goal is to help guide you and if necessary help submit your application to the CBP TTP.

GOES Family Appointments

globalentryapp — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:45:08 +0000

Bring the family, just make sure they have appointments. Just imagine, you have submitted Global Entry applications for the entire family and everybody received their notice to schedule an interview at an enrollment center. FYI, since the applicant’s backgrounds are investigated, multiple applications submitted at the same time rarely are all approved at the same time (see Q&A). Now you want everyone to go together in one trip as chances are you will need to travel to visit an Enrollment Center, what are you to do? You have two choices, the hard way, locate the closest Enrollment Center and based off of the availability coordinate times and dates; once that is done, login to each and every account as you will need to schedule one appointment per person. Easy way, call the helpdesk! They can quickly let you know what Enrollment Centers are close to you, let you know what times are available, schedule everyone’s appointment in about half the time it would take you, and you would get a confirmation that everyone is scheduled. The important thing to take away is that there is no one appointment for everyone and to schedule soon (30 days) to keep your application from being cancelled.

The Zen Of Listing Countries On Your GOES Application

globalentryapp — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:43:44 +0000

Where have you been? CBP would like to know! In reviewing your GOES application you may have came upon a question asking what “Countries Have I Visited.” Seems simple enough. Just select all the countries I’ve been to and done, except when you can’t find a country. In cases like this, you would indicate the territory it falls under: For example, most of the Caribbean Islands (St Croix, St Thomas, Cayman, etc.) won’t be found, so just list the territory if falls under ( US, Dutch/ Netherlands, UK).

To Err Is Human, On An GOES Application That Is

globalentryapp — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 17:03:53 +0000

Ask yourself, what would happen if you misspelled or omitted something from your GOES application after submitting, what are you to do? It clearly states that corrections cannot be made until you schedule an interview, but what if you misspelled your name, how will they be able to conduct an interview or more importantly will you be denied? Well in this case the first step is, don’t panic. Second thing to do, refer to step one. From the CBP Q&A it says that an omission/ misspelling on an application would almost certainly not deny your application; however, the following should be brought to the attention of the CBP Helpdesk if not already included on the application. If you have visited other countries (other than the USA, Canada, Mexico) but say that you have not. Any history of indiscretion not already listed (i.e. any instances where you were arrested or had to go before a judge). CBP is a law enforcement agency, if you traveled or did something regardless of how long ago, it’s best to disclose as chances are CBP will discover it.

Paternal or Maternal, What Is The Difference?

globalentryapp — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:58:21 +0000

The paternal name question (your father’s last name) on the GOES application should be entered as your current last name or simply, what your passport shows as your last name. For the maternal name (mother’s name) Feel free to leave that question blank as it seems to only apply to cultures that may use both parents last names. Surprisingly enough when I contacted the CBP helpdesk the other day I asked them what their number one question is, and from what I was told it is in regards to the registration question regarding paternal/ maternal last names.

Warning, Read This Before Applying For GOES!

globalentryapp — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:52:26 +0000

The few minutes it takes you to read this post, could save you hundreds. You’ve read the stories and your friends brag about the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) offered by Customs and Border Protection (CBP). You’ve made the choice and decided to brave the onslaught of questions necessary to investigate your background. Now what you have to ask yourself is, are you actually applying with the CBP?

What! How would you know? The website you started your application on looks so official?

I’ll answer that question with the following test

Please check out the following links, what do you notice is the same?

http://www.fasttrackpassportcontrol.com/

http://www.immigrationvisatravel.com/

http://usa.immigrationvisaforms.com/

The key take away is they all end in .com. CBP and other US government agencies websites will end in .gov. If you have visited them or started your application, then you just visited a third-party website and you will pay double if you want them to complete your application. I cannot vouch for their legitimacy, but what I do know from their website is that they will submit your application (after you completed it for them) and provide a quick glimpse to make sure your spelled your name correctly. For this meager service, they will charge you double the actual costs of the programs, up to $129.00-149.00 US Dollars in addition to the TTP fees. I would never recommend these services as I don’t trust them but if you are in real need of assistance, I can help.