Step 1 - Apply for Global Entry
You must first apply for the Global Entry program through the DHS Trusted Traveler Programs website. You will be asked to pay a $120 fee for a 5 year membership. You will also have to fill out questions regarding your background.
Note: You are able to waive the $120 fee if you pay using one of these travel credit cards .
Start Your Global Entry ApplicationStep 2 - Wait for conditional approval
After 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.
Step 3 - Schedule Your Global Entry interview
Congratulations! You've been conditionally approved for Global Entry. The next step is to schedule your interview at Milwaukee Enrollment Center.
- Click the button below to open the DHS Trusted Traveler Program website.
- Scroll down to your state (WI)
- Click on Milwaukee Enrollment Center
- Click on the "Chose This Location" button to see the available timeslots at Milwaukee Enrollment Center
Step 4 - Skip the Global Entry Interview wait time
You might notice that Milwaukee Enrollment Center 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 Milwaukee Enrollment Center 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.
Sign Up For Global Entry AlertsMilwaukee Enrollment Center Details
Directions: The Milwaukee Global Entry Enrollment Center is located on Howell Avenue, between Layton Avenue and Edgerton Avenue, adjacent to the Denny’s and across the street from the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport. Parking is available along the North side of the building. Please enter the building through the East entrance and take the stairs or the elevator to the second floor. Upon exiting the stairwell or the elevator, please have a seat in the lobby. An Officer will see you on camera and bring you into the interview room.
Notes: Please be advised that the Global Entry Enrollment Center hours of operation may differ from the CBP Port Office hours. ***Required Documentation*** Please note that all applicants are required to bring the following documentation to their interview. (1) All applicants are required to bring their valid passport book. (2) Proof of Residence – If the address on your Driver’s License is not current, please bring another proof of residence (e.g., utility bill, bank statement, mortgage statement, etc.). (3) U.S. Lawful Permanent Residents are required to bring their Lawful Permanent Resident card (I-551). (4) If you are not a U.S. citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident, you are required to bring proof of status (e.g., Visa [may be attached to an expired passport], Employment Authorization Form, Form I-797 Notice of Action, Form I-94, etc.).