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Global Entry Conditionally Approved? Here's What to Do Next

Conditional approval means CBP has vetted your application — the last step is an in-person interview. That's also where most applicants hit a wall. As of June 2026, 18 of the 123 Global Entry enrollment centers we monitor list no open interviews at all, and another 9 have nothing within the next two months.

Your three real options

  1. Book any enrollment center — not just the closest one. Your interview can happen at any center in the country. Smaller-city centers often have availability months sooner than major airports. Browse every center and its current wait.
  2. Enrollment on Arrival. If you have an international trip coming up, you can complete the interview with no appointment while clearing customs at 75+ participating US airports — check CBP's Enrollment on Arrival page for the list.
  3. Catch a cancellation. Slots are cancelled and released back into the scheduler every day, even at "fully booked" centers — they're just gone within minutes. This is what alert services exist for.

Get the interview, not just the fee credit

Cancelled interview slots open up every day — they're just gone within minutes. Haya watches the official CBP scheduler every 5 minutes, around the clock, and alerts you the moment a slot opens at your enrollment center. Email alerts are free; push and SMS alerts for near-term slots are on Pro.

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Frequently asked questions

What should I do after Global Entry conditional approval?

Schedule an in-person interview at any enrollment center (it does not have to be near your address), or complete the interview via Enrollment on Arrival when arriving in the US on an international flight at a participating airport. Conditional approval stays valid long enough for either path, but interviews at popular centers book out months ahead.

Why are there no Global Entry appointments available?

Demand far exceeds interview capacity at major metro enrollment centers. As of June 2026, 18 of the 123 Global Entry enrollment centers we monitor list no open interviews at all, and another 9 have nothing within the next two months. Cancelled slots do open up daily, but they are typically rebooked within minutes.

Can I do my Global Entry interview at the airport?

Yes — Enrollment on Arrival lets conditionally approved applicants complete the interview while clearing customs on arrival from an international flight, with no appointment needed, at 75+ participating airports.

How do I catch a cancelled Global Entry appointment?

Cancellations are released back into the CBP scheduler throughout the day and are usually gone within minutes. An alert service like Haya watches the scheduler every 5 minutes and notifies you the moment a slot opens at your chosen centers — email alerts are free.

Got your card's Global Entry credit?

If a travel credit card covered your $120 application fee, see your card's guide:

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