Global Entry process in India

Global Entry Steps in India.

I have gone through the second step of GOES process, which is the Background verification in India. I completed this in Hyderabad. Processing times and requirements may vary for each Passport center.

Things to Do:

• Applicant should be in India to have the Background check completed.
• Must have user id in Passport India site
• Mobile Number in India. Can be your parents or siblings.
• 2 References.
• Copy of all documents
• 2 sets of Latest Photograph
• Proof of Present Address (India)
• Applicant's Aadhaar Card recommended, not compulsory.

1. After completing the step 1 in GOES process HERE, you will receive an email from Indian Passport Seva Communications Team with next steps.
2. Email Subject : Regarding U.S. Customs and Border Protection Global Entry Program (GEP), and it may take up to 24-48hrs to receive.
3. Email will contain the steps to create a Login Id and or login to portal and fill out the application.
4. I would recommend creating a user id in www.passportindia.gov.in with the same "email Id" used in GOES application
5. Also, in the email, you will find a GES ID : XXXXXXXX. This is the ID you should enter in your application. This number is not same as the GOES Application ID.
6. Follow the steps provided in the email, fill the application, make the payment (Any VISA Credit card preferred)
7. You will be asked for a contact phone, provide India Mobile number. This number will receive all updates. And also Police officer will call this number to contact you.
8. Provide 2 references name and address within in your Apartment or locality. So police officer take their details when he comes home.
9. Make sure you give the current address where you can show the address proof. This address need not match your Passport address. I had my old address on passport. So I carried self-attested Aadhaar, Electricity Bill, Indian Bank statements as proofs.
10. If you have Aadhaar with latest address, thats the best proof. Again, its not mandatory. I updated my Aadhaar after reaching HYD, and its updated with new details in 48hrs :)
11. Note: You can always retrieve the application by clicking "View Saved/Submitted Applications".
12. Once the payment is done, click on "Schedule Appointment". Select the closest PSK and also nearest police station for BG check.
13. Chose the right police station for your area. Since the officer will contact you from this office. https://portal2.passportindia.gov.in/AppOnlineProject/online/LocatePoliceStation
14. Once you schedule, you will receive Appointment confirmation and Receipt to Print. Application receipt will contain all details Appointment Time, Reporting time, Bar code etc and documents to carry to PSK.
15. Take a copy of all the address proofs, Passport copy, GOES application, and Application Receipt. If you are carrying Bank statements from ICICI, SBI etc, get it attested from Bank.
16. From here I will try to explain what I did, It may slightly vary for you. On the day of appointment, I Visited Ameerpet PSK 15min before my reporting time, asked to be in line for verifying application Type and a token is issued.
17. Inside PSK is a 3 step verification process. PSKs now have XEROX center to take copies :)
18. Took my token and went inside. Screens will display when is your turn. I reached first counter A and officer verified all documents, passport, took my biometric finger prints, and submitted my details in system.
19. Next I was sent to counter B, Officer validated the same details and updated confirmation.
20. Lastly I am at counter C, officer asked where do I stay outside of India, random questions to validate my file. She also verified all my proofs and passport.
21. In the end, I was given a receipt and Feedback form. Keep the receipt safe. All this is done in 30-45Min and I am out of PSK :)
22. I received a text message the very next day, XXX officer from Kukatpally Station is assigned for your application. And his contact number is provided.
23. Police officer called me around 12pm to meet me at my home and get details. I was out and requested to come at 1pm. Officer is very polite and visited my home after 1pm.
24. Officer took a copy of all my documents, address proof, my finger prints, and 2 latest Photos. He also took Name & details from my 2 references.
25. Thats it Done.

UPDATE: After 11months(It may be quicker now), I received updated from CBP about application status change. I am conditionally approved and was told to visit nearest Global Entry office in US to complete next steps. I had to schedule an appointment in Trusted Traveler Program site.

I visited Orlando-Sanford Airport Global Entry center and the officer verified all my details, passport, visa, work authorization documents, Drivers license, address proof. She confirmed all the details and approved my application. Your GOES Pass Id will be your Membership number, which is also used for TSA Pre. You have to enter this number when booking flight ticket in Known Traveler/TSA/TrustedId field.

NOTE: No confirmation or Application status will be provided from Passport website. You will have to check GOES site for updates.

These are not official steps to follow. I wrote this based on my experience. Have a nice day.