Short answer: The “most overbooked” centers are the ones where the next available interview slot is many months out—often a year or more. These are typically major international airports in big cities: e.g., JFK, LAX, Miami (MIA), Newark (EWR), San Francisco (SFO), Chicago O’Hare (ORD), Boston (BOS), Atlanta (ATL). If you only check one of these, you’ll often see “no appointments available” or dates far in the future. To get an interview sooner: use Enrollment on Arrival when returning from abroad, monitor multiple centers (including less busy ones), or use appointment alerts so you catch cancellations at your chosen centers. See our airport guides for location-specific tips.
Why Some Centers Are “Overbooked”
Demand for Global Entry is high, and enrollment centers have limited interview capacity. At major airports, millions of travelers pass through and many apply for Global Entry, so the queue for the next slot stretches months or over a year. CBP doesn’t publish official “overbooked” rankings; what we know comes from applicants consistently reporting that the next available date at JFK, LAX, MIA, etc., is many months out. Less busy centers (e.g., some border or regional locations) often have openings in weeks. See Why Global Entry Says 'No Appointments Available'.
What to Do If Your Preferred Center Is Booked Out
- Add other centers. If you can travel, check 2–3 centers (including less busy ones) and take the first opening. Use an appointment alert service (e.g., GE Finder) to monitor them all and get notified when a slot opens at any of them.
- Use Enrollment on Arrival. If you’re conditionally approved and returning from an international flight, complete your interview at the airport when you land (at participating airports).
- Keep checking for cancellations. Slots at busy centers do open when people cancel—they’re just taken quickly. Alerts give you a chance to grab one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Global Entry centers have the longest wait times?
Major international airports in big cities—e.g., JFK, LAX, MIA, EWR, SFO, ORD, BOS, ATL—often show the next available slot many months out (sometimes a year or more). Use multiple centers or appointment alerts to find sooner openings.
✅ Key Takeaway
Busy hubs are “overbooked” for months. Use EOA, less busy centers, or appointment alerts to get an interview sooner.