First Ever Community Global Entry Enrollment

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NEW YORK, NY — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers from the New York Field Office and the Port of New York/Newark will conduct interviews for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants at the Woodbridge Township Community Center in New Jersey on Saturday, June 8th.

This Global Entry event is the first of its kind in the New York/New Jersey area. Typically, conditionally approved applicants complete their Global Entry enrollment process at a CBP Enrollment Center, which is usually located at a port-of-entry. CBP has partnered with Woodbridge Township to bring the Global Entry Enrollment center to the local community, in what CBP hopes will be the first of many such events.

CBP recognizes that Global Entry is a very popular program with significant demand for interviews. Through collaborative events with local municipalities, CBP aims to alleviate the high demand at Enrollment Centers and provide goodwill to local communities.

Global Entry is one of the Department of Homeland Security’s Trusted Traveler Programs, used at land, air, and sea ports of entry at all major airports and Preclearance airports. All applicants must undergo an in-person interview before initial enrollment. More information on Global Entry and CBP’s Trusted Traveler Programs is available on the Global Entry page.

To become a Global Entry member, individuals must apply online, pay a non-refundable fee, undergo a background vetting process, and complete an in-person interview. If no disqualifying information is found, travelers receive the benefit of expedited processing when returning from international travel.

Global Entry also provides access to the TSA Pre✓™ initiative, which offers expedited screening through domestic airport security checkpoints. Benefits of TSA Pre✓™ include being able to leave your shoes on, leave light outerwear and belts on, and not having to remove laptops from carrying cases.

Another upcoming technology option for travelers will be the Global Entry Mobile App. This app will enable members to validate their arrival in the U.S. on their iOS or Android device prior to entering the Federal Inspection Services area.

While Global Entry’s goal is to speed travelers through the process, members may still be selected for further examination when entering the United States. Any violation of the program’s terms and conditions will result in the appropriate enforcement action and termination of the traveler’s membership privileges.