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 Rockford-Chicago International Airport.
You might notice that Rockford-Chicago International Airport 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 Rockford-Chicago International Airport 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.
Click below to sign up and cut months off your Global Entry interview appointment wait time.
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50 Airport Drive
Chicago Rockford International Airport
Rockford, IL 61109
Phone Number: +1 (877) 227-5511
Directions: We are NOT in the main domestic terminal. If you are facing the main domestic terminal, we are the building next door to the right. We are in the large beige building located between the main domestic terminal and UPS.
Notes: YOU MUST BRING A VALID PASSPORT. You will be fingerprinted as part of the interview process. Hand cream for your hands the night before will make the fingerprint process more effective. If you are sick or have symptoms of illness, please reschedule appointment for later date. PARKING: Please park in the public parking area for the airport (The airport does charge for the first two hours of parking). Do NOT park in any CBP or Employee parking spaces. NOTE: Private flights land on short notice and can temporarily divert the officers out of the enrollment center. This may mean that applicants will have to wait until an officer is able to return and continue the interview. CBP thanks you for your patience.
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