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July 13, 2023

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Got the Global Entry blues?

by Tarah Chieffi, Travel News Reporter

Global Entry has changed my life. There, I said it. Not only does it help me breeze through customs upon reentry to the U.S. at participating airports, it also includes a TSA PreCheck membership so I can be equally breezy on my domestic trips. Even better, my membership was essentially free because I used a credit card that reimburses me for Global Entry application fees.

I was lucky enough to have a long layover after my application was conditionally approved so I could take advantage of interviewing upon arrival after a trip to Jamaica. Still, I know how difficult it can be to find a Global Entry interview appointment to complete the application process.

How do I know? Because it is a common problem that we cover quite often here at TPG. We’ve written about tips for finding an appointment when none are available and a hack you can try every month to find appointments, and even tried to explain why it can be so difficult to find an appointment.

Recently, I spoke with someone who is making it easier than ever to find Global Entry appointments. Eli McDuffie created a program called TTP Appointments that alerts registered users when appointments become available. What is even more surprising than the fact that the service is free is that McDuffie is a recent high school graduate!

If you are looking for an appointment, I highly recommend giving his service a try. Here are a few more helpful tips for Global Entry applicants:

Safe (and speedy) travels,

Tarah

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