Updated on March 18, 2020:

In response to the National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Outbreak, the CBP Global Entry workshop scheduled for Fargo, ND April 6-10, 2020 has been postponed. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience through this process. We are in the process of making contact with all applicants.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations would like to announce a Global Entry enrollment workshop to be held by CBP in Fargo in April. During this enrollment event, CBP will conduct interviews for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants.

Travelers interested in applying for Global Entry need to apply online utilizing the Global Online Enrollment System. Any applicant wishing to take advantage of this opportunity needs to start the application process immediately. CBP strongly suggests that applications are submitted no later than Feb. 15 as the application vetting process typically takes six to eight weeks for conditional approval.

Global Entry is a voluntary expedited clearance initiative for pre-approved low-risk international travelers, who are processed by biometric identification using a designated kiosk, rather than waiting in line for entry processing by a CBP officer when entering the U.S. at a participating airport. The kiosks facilitate entry by reducing wait and processing times.

For the event, the temporary Enrollment Center will be open April 6-10. Enrollment Center hours will be April 6 from 12 to 6 p.m., April 7 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., April 8 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, April 9 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m and April 10 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Enrollment Center is located at 3803 20^th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102 (This is located just to the east of the Fargo Jet Center.)

To become a Global Entry member, individuals must apply online, undergo a background investigation and complete an in-person interview with a CBP officer. If no disqualifying information is found, travelers receive the benefit of expedited processing. The $100 application fee allows for five years of membership and travelers can use nearly 300 kiosks located at 34 U.S. airports and 10 preclearance locations in Canada and Ireland.

“CBP’s goal for this enrollment event is to provide a convenient, easy-access, local venue for conditionally approved Global Entry applicants to complete the required interview with a CBP officer,” said Area Port of Pembina Port Director Jason Schmelz.

Global Entry also provides access to the TSA Pre✓™ initiative which offers expedited screening through domestic airport security checkpoints. Benefits of TSA Pre✓™ include being able to leave shoes, light outerwear and belts on, and not having to remove laptops from carrying cases.

More information on CBP’s Global Entry Program can be found at Global Entry or by visiting the CBP homepage at www.cbp.gov.