What questions are asked at a TSA Global Entry interview?

Here are some of the questions you may be asked:
  • Why do you want Global Entry?
  • Who is your employer?
  • What is your job?
  • Have you ever had your fingerprints taken as part of an arrest or incident?
  • Have you ever had issues with customs or border patrol?




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They might or might not ask you some questions mentioned in the application, such as whether you've used other names before, how often you travel and why you want to enroll in the program. If you have a criminal history, it's possible you'll be asked to provide details.

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Yes. You will need to provide some personal information when you fill out the TSA Precheck application. During the in-person interview, you will also be asked to answer a few basic personal questions and are expected to provide your current U.S. passport or a driver's license and birth certificate.

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Show up for your appointment with identification documentation in hand. Give your fingerprints and verify your identity. If approved, you'll receive a KTN, which you can include when booking airline tickets.

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TSA PreCheck® provides expedited security screening benefits for flights departing from U.S. Airports. Global Entry provides expedited U.S. customs screening for international air travelers when entering the United States. Global Entry members also receive TSA PreCheck® benefits as part of their membership.

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It's generally easier to apply for TSA PreCheck than it is for Global Entry. With TSA PreCheck, you can submit an application online in just five minutes and set up an in-person interview at one of more than 500 enrollment centers around the country.

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After paying, you'll have to wait for conditional approval before scheduling your interview. Check your account regularly, as this is where you'll be notified. To schedule a remote Global Entry interview, click on the “scheduling your remote interview link on your Trusted Traveler Program dashboard.

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This information includes arrest and conviction information for all criminal arrest submissions and a specific segment of non-criminal records (i.e. applicants processed for fingerprints for criminal justice employment, some military, etc.).

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