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Old Mar 30th 2022, 11:43 am
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Hi All,

Over 3 weeks ago I submitted via the gov.uk website the application for a UK background check so that I could proceed with the US Global Entry application.

fast forward to today and I am yet to receive an email about it with a code. I did however receive an email straight after applying to say payment had been taken.

Has anyone else been delayed at this step before and if so, is there somebody that I can contact regarding this.

I am a dual Aussie/Brit passport holder and have only visited the UK once, does that make any difference?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Mar 30th 2022, 11:47 pm
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When I did it pre covid I got the UK response in <24 hours - it was the quickest part of the process.
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Old Mar 31st 2022, 12:19 am
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Originally Posted by theozpilot
Hi All,

Over 3 weeks ago I submitted via the gov.uk website the application for a UK background check so that I could proceed with the US Global Entry application.

fast forward to today and I am yet to receive an email about it with a code. I did however receive an email straight after applying to say payment had been taken.

Has anyone else been delayed at this step before and if so, is there somebody that I can contact regarding this.

I am a dual Aussie/Brit passport holder and have only visited the UK once, does that make any difference?

Thanks in advance!
no idea where you applied, but assume it had a contact us area, maybe start there…

for the US side you can go to here…

https://www.login.gov/contact/



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Old Mar 31st 2022, 12:42 am
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Default Re: UK Background Check for US Global Entry

Originally Posted by postbox134
When I did it pre covid I got the UK response in <24 hours - it was the quickest part of the process.

that’s what I’ve read but nothing for me. I’d apply again but it annoys me I’ve already paid the fee
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Default Re: UK Background Check for US Global Entry

Originally Posted by tht
no idea where you applied, but assume it had a contact us area, maybe start there…

for the US side you can go to here…

If I had a contact I wouldn’t be on here. The link is useless because it’s a UK issue and there is no contact for the team that processes the UK background check.
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Old Mar 31st 2022, 1:44 am
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If I had a contact I wouldn’t be on here. The link is useless because it’s a UK issue and there is no contact for the team that processes the UK background check.
Why not use the one on the UK site?

https://www.gov.uk/contact/govuk

or put your issue in m the feedback form?


https://www.gov.uk/done/apply-faster-entry-usa
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I am a dual Aussie/Brit passport holder and have only visited the UK once, does that make any difference?
This seems like it would be a major problem. How are the UK going to vet you if you have never lived there? I doubt they can verify addresses, work history, etc. in Oz. GE is very invasive, so leaving stones unturned is not an option.

I would expect serious delays, if they can do it at all.
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Originally Posted by retzie
This seems like it would be a major problem. How are the UK going to vet you if you have never lived there? I doubt they can verify addresses, work history, etc. in Oz. GE is very invasive, so leaving stones unturned is not an option.

I would expect serious delays, if they can do it at all.
there is also a way they can get use of Global Entry Kiosks via another program for Australian Citizens… so a bit random they went the UK route….
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there is also a way they can get use of Global Entry Kiosks via another program for Australian Citizens… so a bit random they went the UK route….
Wait, there's an AU option?! I had assumed the OP had chosen the UK because that was their only option. Strange decision
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Wait, there's an AU option?! I had assumed the OP had chosen the UK because that was their only option. Strange decision
the US version of APEC does
https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-t...rams/apec-faqs
The AU program seems more onerous, not dug in to any details, it may be business travel only as well: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/ente...lian-citizens#
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Sorry to slightly hijack - but do you get anything *other* than the code when your background check is complete?
Is there a document or something to print off and take to the interview? All I can find is my code.
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Originally Posted by porkedpie
Sorry to slightly hijack - but do you get anything *other* than the code when your background check is complete?
Is there a document or something to print off and take to the interview? All I can find is my code.
I merely got the code if I recall correctly.
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