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[*] posted on 4-28-2021 at 10:34 PM
Sentri Good News


Hi All,

We got our kids' approval last week and just came home from their interview at Otay Mesa. I was surprised to find a lot of openings in the evening. My wife and I were able to reschedule our appointment for later this year to last week in Calexico. If you have an appointment, check every day and you should be able to get an earlier appointment.

I asked the agent if the evening appointments were new. She said the new administration is focused on reducing the backlog. If I recall, they are doing interviews until 11pm or so. The agent also said they are working Sundays, too. She said 16 hour days are now common.

So finally some good news regarding Sentri.




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[*] posted on 4-28-2021 at 11:36 PM


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[*] posted on 4-29-2021 at 06:20 AM


The system is so random! We had to renew & switched to Global Entry, I was approved in less than a week, had my GE card for the SENTRI lane two days later. My husband? Conditional approval 7 months later, interview required, he did at SFO (with GE you don't need to interview at the border), 8 weeks later we had to call them to let them know we had not been notified of approval. Finally got that and his GE card. Crazy how inconsistent the backlog has made things, glad it is getting back on track.
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[*] posted on 4-29-2021 at 06:32 AM


REAL ID has been delayed yet again until 5-22. Eventually all airline travel will need a GOES/SENTRI or REAL ID card. The states are failing the implementation of REAL ID due to the long term ramifications associated with voting ID, IMO.



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[*] posted on 4-29-2021 at 06:39 AM


Thanks bajaboy. I’m gonna log back in and see if I can get an earlier interview. Mine was schedule out like 10 months in the middle of nowhere!
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[*] posted on 4-29-2021 at 07:16 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Ateo  
Thanks bajaboy. I’m gonna log back in and see if I can get an earlier interview. Mine was schedule out like 10 months in the middle of nowhere![/rquote

Check every day and trust me something will pop up. I was shocked when Otay came up.




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[*] posted on 4-29-2021 at 09:24 AM


Quote: Originally posted by BajaTed  
REAL ID has been delayed yet again until 5-22. Eventually all airline travel will need a GOES/SENTRI or REAL ID card. The states are failing the implementation of REAL ID due to the long term ramifications associated with voting ID, IMO.


Now 5/23

https://www.tsa.gov/real-id

https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification




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[*] posted on 4-29-2021 at 09:27 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
Hi All,

We got our kids' approval last week and just came home from their interview at Otay Mesa. I was surprised to find a lot of openings in the evening. My wife and I were able to reschedule our appointment for later this year to last week in Calexico. If you have an appointment, check every day and you should be able to get an earlier appointment.

I asked the agent if the evening appointments were new. She said the new administration is focused on reducing the backlog. If I recall, they are doing interviews until 11pm or so. The agent also said they are working Sundays, too. She said 16 hour days are now common.

So finally some good news regarding Sentri.


Right on! Viva Sentri!! :cool:




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[*] posted on 4-30-2021 at 07:05 AM


Quote: Originally posted by BajaTed  
REAL ID has been delayed yet again until 5-22. Eventually all airline travel will need a GOES/SENTRI or REAL ID card. The states are failing the implementation of REAL ID due to the long term ramifications associated with voting ID, IMO.


A passport will work just fine for air travel, I know a few people who don't want to deal with the DMV and won't bother getting the Real ID since they have a passport, no additional credentials required.
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[*] posted on 4-30-2021 at 07:39 AM


Quote: Originally posted by BajaMama  
I know a few people who don't want to deal with the DMV and won't bother getting the Real ID since they have a passport,...


“Deal?”
My trip to dmv to show docs and get Real ID DL took all of 1/2 hour.
Real ID DL fits in my pocket, passport doesn’t.

Don’t make appts at DMV. Do walk-in early mornings, always easy in/out.




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[*] posted on 4-30-2021 at 07:55 AM


A passport card is what I have been using, since Alaska still wasn't up to the real ID standard with their driver's license the last time I renewed mine.

It serves the purpose for all but international flight requirements, and it fits in my wallet!




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[*] posted on 4-30-2021 at 09:04 PM


We got our Sentri cards just over a week after our interview so things are definitely picking up. Unfortunately, I'm in Baja now. One more crossing without Sentri....wish me luck.



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[*] posted on 5-2-2021 at 01:04 PM


Quote: Originally posted by mtgoat666  
Quote: Originally posted by BajaMama  
I know a few people who don't want to deal with the DMV and won't bother getting the Real ID since they have a passport,...


“Deal?”
My trip to dmv to show docs and get Real ID DL took all of 1/2 hour.
Real ID DL fits in my pocket, passport doesn’t.

Don’t make appts at DMV. Do walk-in early mornings, always easy in/out.


I hear you - I got my Read ID ages ago, I do make appts at DMV, was in and out fast. To each their own :)
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[*] posted on 5-2-2021 at 02:13 PM


Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
We got our Sentri cards just over a week after our interview so things are definitely picking up. Unfortunately, I'm in Baja now. One more crossing without Sentri....wish me luck.


Buena suerte! :saint:




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[*] posted on 5-2-2021 at 05:04 PM


Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco  
Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
We got our Sentri cards just over a week after our interview so things are definitely picking up. Unfortunately, I'm in Baja now. One more crossing without Sentri....wish me luck.


Buena suerte! :saint:


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[*] posted on 5-3-2021 at 07:31 AM


Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco  
Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
We got our Sentri cards just over a week after our interview so things are definitely picking up. Unfortunately, I'm in Baja now. One more crossing without Sentri....wish me luck.


Buena suerte! :saint:


3 hours today at Tecate:lol:


Nice way to go out. I promise your next cross will be quicker. :cool::lol::yes:




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[*] posted on 5-3-2021 at 02:16 PM


Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco  
Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
Quote: Originally posted by elgatoloco  
Quote: Originally posted by Bajaboy  
We got our Sentri cards just over a week after our interview so things are definitely picking up. Unfortunately, I'm in Baja now. One more crossing without Sentri....wish me luck.


Buena suerte! :saint:


3 hours today at Tecate:lol:


Nice way to go out. I promise your next cross will be quicker. :cool::lol::yes:


I kind of savored the long wait knowing it would be my last:lol:




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[*] posted on 5-4-2021 at 04:57 PM


Quote: Originally posted by BajaMama  
The system is so random! We had to renew & switched to Global Entry, I was approved in less than a week, had my GE card for the SENTRI lane two days later. My husband? Conditional approval 7 months later, interview required, he did at SFO (with GE you don't need to interview at the border), 8 weeks later we had to call them to let them know we had not been notified of approval. Finally got that and his GE card. Crazy how inconsistent the backlog has made things, glad it is getting back on track.


It is not crystal clear on the website, can you use global entry at the sentri pedestrian entry points?

It is clear if you have the sentri you can use it for flying.




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[*] posted on 5-4-2021 at 06:22 PM


Quote: Originally posted by laventana  
Quote: Originally posted by BajaMama  
The system is so random! We had to renew & switched to Global Entry, I was approved in less than a week, had my GE card for the SENTRI lane two days later. My husband? Conditional approval 7 months later, interview required, he did at SFO (with GE you don't need to interview at the border), 8 weeks later we had to call them to let them know we had not been notified of approval. Finally got that and his GE card. Crazy how inconsistent the backlog has made things, glad it is getting back on track.


It is not crystal clear on the website, can you use global entry at the sentri pedestrian entry points?

It is clear if you have the sentri you can use it for flying.


Additional information. They asked us if we wanted GE. Also kids are free for Sentri unless you also want GE for them. If you do, they charge you for finger prints. We obviously opted for GE as well.

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[*] posted on 5-4-2021 at 07:13 PM


Quote: Originally posted by laventana  

It is not crystal clear on the website, can you use global entry at the sentri pedestrian entry points?

It is clear if you have the sentri you can use it for flying.


Yes you can for sure.





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