US Customs and Border Protection has reduced Global Entry application processing to just 2 weeks, down from the previous 6-12 month wait, after implementing AI-powered background check automation.

The Improvement

CBP's new system uses AI to cross-reference applicant data across multiple federal databases simultaneously, completing background checks that previously took weeks in under 24 hours.

Enrollment Impact

Applications have surged 200% since processing times dropped. CBP has added mobile enrollment units at 50 airports for final interviews, eliminating the need to visit enrollment centers.