The Sault Ste. Marie Enrollment Center sits at the International Bridge Plaza, right at the U.S.-Canada crossing between Michigan's Sault Ste. Marie and its twin city of the same name in Ontario. Because it's a working border crossing, the drive in looks slightly different depending on whether you're arriving from the U.S. or from Canada. Confirm the building on Google Maps before you head over.
No available appointments at Sault Ste Marie Enrollment Center?
As the main enrollment center for Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula, appointment slots here can be scarce relative to demand from both sides of the border. Rather than refreshing the Trusted Traveler Programs site by hand, savvy travelers set up Snapslot to send a real-time text the moment a cancellation opens up, so they can grab it before anyone else does.
Knowing the Global Entry Application Process
- Submit Your Application: Create a Trusted Traveler Programs account and submit the Global Entry application with the fee.
- Await Conditional Approval: CBP reviews your background before clearing you to schedule an interview.
- Schedule Your Interview: If nothing is open, Snapslot can alert you the moment a cancellation appears.
- Attend Your Interview: A CBP officer reviews your documents and travel history in person on the first floor, reached via the center elevator.
- Await Final Approval: Most applicants hear back shortly after the interview.
Preparing for your interview
Bring a birth certificate or legible copy, driver's license, valid passport, and citizenship certificate or proof of citizenship or permanent resident card. The interview is largely an honesty check, so answer plainly and dress professionally, as you would for any appointment with a federal officer, and be prompt for your scheduled time.
Getting to your appointment
Parking at Sault Ste Marie Enrollment Center
The parking lot is on the right side of the road as you approach the CBP building from either direction, whether you're coming from the U.S. or from Canada.
Taking Public Transit to Sault Ste Marie Enrollment Center
There's no meaningful public transit to this border crossing. Coming from the U.S., take I-75 north to Exit 394, then follow Easterday Avenue and Portage Street to the CBP building; coming from Canada, take the first exit after the toll booth and turn right onto Portage.
No available appointments?
Check the Trusted Traveler Programs site directly for openings, or let Snapslot watch it for you.
Skip the manual refreshing: Snapslot texts you the moment a Sault Ste. Marie cancellation opens up.