Buffalo-Ft. Erie EC (Alternate)

Global Entry Interview and Appointment Guide

How to find a Global Entry Appointment

Note: some applicants qualify to complete their interview by video instead of visiting an enrollment center — see our guide to scheduling a remote Global Entry interview to check if that option is available to you.

For the most up to date information regarding the Global Entry Program visit the official Global Entry Website

Global Entry is a program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Members enter the United States through automatic kiosks at select airports. At airports, program members proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingerprints on the scanner for fingerprint verification, and complete a customs declaration. The kiosk issues the traveler a transaction receipt and directs the traveler to baggage claim and the exit.

1. Submit your application

The first step to obtaining Global Entry is to submit an online application through the Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website. Ensure you provide accurate information and complete all required fields. The application includes personal information, passport details, employment history, and travel history.

2. Wait for Conditional Approval

After submitting your application, CBP will review it to determine your eligibility for Global Entry. If your application is conditionally approved, you'll receive a notification via your TTP account. This approval does not guarantee enrollment but indicates that you have met the initial criteria.

3. Schedule Your Interview

Once conditionally approved, log in to your TTP account to schedule your Global Entry interview. You'll need to select a convenient enrollment center and appointment time. Interview locations vary, with many available at major airports and other designated sites across the country. It's essential to schedule your interview as soon as possible to secure your preferred date and time.

4. Wait for Final Approval

Attend your scheduled Global Entry interview at the designated enrollment center. During the interview, a CBP officer will verify your identity, review your application, and ask questions related to your travel history and eligibility. After a successful interview, you'll typically receive final approval for Global Entry within a few days.

10 Central Ave

Ft Erie, ON L2A3S6

Phone Number

(905) 994-6010

Directions

The first step in the process is the Canadian interview, IN CANADA (your appointment time), and the second step in the process is the United States interview, IN THE UNITED STATES. YOU HAVE TO COMPLETE BOTH THE CANADIAN AND UNITED STATES INTERVIEWS TO COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW PROCESS!! Location of the Canadian interview (THE FIRST STEP): 10 Central Ave Ft. Erie, Ontario, Canada L2A 3S6 Directions to Ft. Erie location: Physically located on the Canadian side of the Peace Bridge which connects Buffalo, NY and Ft. Erie, ON. From Canada – QEW to Ft. Erie, ON – Central Ave exit. Right at the traffic light. Left into the parking lot on Central Ave. Follow signs marked “Enrollment Centre” to enter the building. Entrance is on the Central Ave and Garrison Rd intersection. From USA – Peace Bridge to Ft. Erie, ON – Central Ave exit (after toll). Right at the stop sign. Left into the parking lot on Central Ave. Follow signs marked “Enrollment Centre” to enter the building. Entrance is on the Central Ave and Garrison Rd intersection. Location of the United States interview (THE SECOND STEP): 1 Peace Bridge Plaza Buffalo, New York 14213 Directions to Buffalo location: Physically located on the United States side of the Peace Bridge which connects Buffalo, NY and Ft. Erie, ON. From Canada (every applicant will be arriving from Canada) – Peace Bridge to Buffalo, NY. After completing immigration/customs inspection, park in the designated location and enter the Peace Bridge Cargo Facility/Warehouse by using the double glass doors at the top of the stairs at the main entrance to the right of the cargo bays/docks. Take the first hallway on the right and enter Room 145. Please take a seat and wait patiently.

Notes

**OPEN with new two-step interview process; PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!!** CHECKLIST BEFORE ARRIVAL: • Bring physical printout of appointment confirmation – NO digital/phone copies! • FIRST, arrive in Canada for Canadian interview (THIS IS YOUR APPOINTMENT TIME) • SECOND, immediately after Canadian interview, return directly to the United States for the United States interview (no additional appointment required) 1) You must bring a physical printout of your appointment confirmation. 2) You MUST bring proof of citizenship (NO COPIES) to your interview. 3) You must schedule an appointment for each applicant in your family or domicile. If there are not enough appointments available on a particular day to accommodate the members of your family, you must select another day. Appointments are not required to be in sequential time slots as you may all arrive at any one of the appointment times. 4) If you have ever been arrested, you must bring original court documentation for each arrest that clearly identifies the charge and disposition of each charge. 5) Applicants who require a visa must provide a valid I-94 at the time of the interview. This includes those participating in the Visa Waiver Program. 6) Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. NOTE: If the interview is for a child under the age of 18 AND both parents do not attend the interview, the non-attending parent or legal guardian must sign a letter of consent agreeing to the minor’s enrollment in the Trusted Traveler Program. To expedite the process, please email [email protected] and input "Letter of Consent" into the subject line to obtain an advanced copy. In cases of sole custody or if only one parent is recorded on the minor's birth certificate, the parent or legal guardian does not require a consent letter but must provide proof of sole custody agreement or long form birth certificate. FAST applicants: Bring evidence of employment with a certified trucking company (ie paystubs)