You must first apply for the Global Entry program through the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs website. You will be asked to pay a $100 fee for a 5 year membership. You will also have to fill out questions regarding your background.
Note: You are able to waive the $100 fee if you pay using one of these travel credit cards .
Start Your Global Entry ApplicationAfter your application has been submitted, you will have to wait for conditional approval. Conditional approval means that you have been pre approved for the Global Entry program, but you need to schedule an interview to finalize your application.
The conditional approval process can take anywhere from 24 hours to multiple months, depending on the volume of applications, your background, etc.
Congratulations! You've been conditionally approved for Global Entry. The next step is to schedule your interview at Lansdowne (Thousand Islands Bridge).
You might notice that Lansdowne (Thousand Islands Bridge) is showing "No appointments available for this location", or the next appointment available is months out.
So what can you do?
Global Entry interview appointments are constantly cancelled, rescheduled, and added. This means that if you can monitor the interview slots, you can find an appointment that fits your schedule.
This is exactly what Global Entry Alerts does. We monitor the interview slots at Lansdowne (Thousand Islands Bridge) and send you an SMS alert when an appointment opens up. This way, you can skip the long wait time and book your interview as soon as this week.
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860 Highway 137
Lansdowne, ON K0E1L0
Phone Number: +1 (613) 659-4030
Directions: CANADA TO ENROLLMENT CENTER - From 401 take Exit 661 to Highway 137 South, cross of the Canadian span of the Thousand Islands Bridge on to Hill Island. When you come off the bridge proceed to the CBSA Port of Entry. Duty Free is on the right, Park in the designated parking area on the left, where the Nexus signs are. NEXUS Enrollment Center is on the 2nd Floor of the CBSA Port of Entry. USA TO ENROLLMENT CENTER - Take Interstate 81 North to Canadian Border.(Note: Please allow time for CBSA inspection.) Once admitted to Canada , park in the designated parking area. NEXUS Enrollment Center is on the 2nd floor of the CBSA Port of Entry.
Notes: GLOBAL ENTRY APPLICANTS please report to Alexandria Bay Port of Entry (U.S. side) only for your interview. NEXUS APPLICANTS please report to CBSA Lansdowne first for your interview and then when finished please report to CBP Alexandria Bay for your second interview. Please bring a copy of proof of NEXUS appointment. Proof of Citizenship (BIRTH CERTIFICATE! Valid Passport, Enhanced Drivers License, Drivers License), PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT (Pay Stub, Company ID Card, etc) plus, ALL other documents you used on your application (Original Documents, NO Copies). PLEASE NOTE: If you have a CRIMINAL RECORD or a PARDON, you must bring the court documents or pardon paperwork with you.
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