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Sault Ste Marie EC Global Entry Wait Time (Sault Ste. Marie, MI)
900 W Portage Ave, 1st FloorSault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
(906) 632-8822 ext. 2026
Sault Ste Marie EC is a multi-program Trusted Traveler site: as well as Global Entry, it processes NEXUS and Canada FAST enrolments. The wait times on this page are for Global Entry interviews specifically — other programs are scheduled separately in CBP's system and can have very different availability.
Next available interview:
That's about 3 days out — Very short for a Global Entry enrollment center.
Updated hourly from the live CBP scheduler.
How Sault Ste. Marie compares
Across the 135 enrollment centers we track, the median wait for the next open Global Entry interview is 3 days. Sault Ste Marie EC is currently right at the median, which ranks it #37 of 113 centers with open slots.
Other centers in MI: Detroit Enrollment Center (2d), Port Huron Enrollment Center (3d), Detroit Metro Airport Global Entry (3d), Port Huron Enrollment Center - RI (no slots listed), Detroit Metropolitan Airport McNamara (10d).
Upcoming open slots at Sault Ste Marie EC
Slots shown are those visible in the CBP scheduler at our last check. Open slots are often claimed within minutes of appearing.
Get a text the moment a new slot opens at Sault Ste Marie EC — don't refresh the CBP site manually.
Get SMS AlertsCenters with shorter waits right now
If you can travel, these centers currently show earlier openings than Sault Ste Marie EC. Many applicants book a slot at a center a few hours away rather than wait months locally.
- Detroit Enrollment Center — Detroit, MI: 2 days (November 1)
- Laredo Enrollment Center — Laredo, TX: 1 days (October 31)
- Houlton Enrollment Center — Houlton, ME: 1 days (October 31)
- JFK International Global Entry EC — Jamaica, NY: 1 days (October 31)
- Washington Dulles International Global Entry EC — Sterling, VA: 1 days (October 31)
Finding Sault Ste Marie EC
Northbound Directions in USA: Take I-75 north to exit 394. Turn left on Easterday Ave., at stop sign, turn right on Portage St. Travel approximately ½ mile to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection building on right hand side. The copper building with windows. Turn right into parking area. Public parking is on the right side. Proceed to walkway and enter the building at the elevator, choosing Level 1 Floor Button. This is for the NEXUS, GLOBAL ENTRY and FAST applicants. Directions from CANADA: Take the first exit immediately on right after paying at toll booth. At stop sign, turn right onto Portage St. Proceed to driveway on right side of road marked U.S. Customs and Border Protection. The copper building with windows. Turn right into parking area. Public parking is on the right side. Proceed to walkway and enter the building from the elevator choosing the Level 1 Floor Button. This is for the NEXUS, GLOBAL ENTRY and FAST applicants.
Directions as published by CBP for this enrollment center. Confirm at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before travelling — facilities and access routes do change.
Sault Ste Marie EC: common questions
How long is the wait for a Global Entry interview at Sault Ste Marie EC?
The earliest interview slot currently showing at Sault Ste Marie EC is Monday, November 2, 2026, roughly 3 days out. The median across the 135 centers we track is 3 days. This figure changes throughout the day as slots are booked and cancelled; we refresh it hourly from CBP's scheduler.
Can I get an earlier Global Entry appointment somewhere other than Sault Ste. Marie?
Yes. Detroit Enrollment Center (Detroit, MI) is showing 2 days, Laredo Enrollment Center (Laredo, TX) is showing 1 days, Houlton Enrollment Center (Houlton, ME) is showing 1 days. Any enrollment center can process your interview regardless of where you live, so applicants often book at a center within driving distance rather than waiting months locally.
Why do Global Entry slots at Sault Ste Marie EC disappear so quickly?
Open slots at a given center are shared across every applicant watching the CBP scheduler, and cancellations are released continuously rather than on a schedule. A slot that opens at 2am is often gone before most people check in the morning, which is why manually refreshing rarely works and automated monitoring does.
Do I need an appointment at Sault Ste Marie EC, or can I use Enrollment on Arrival?
If you are conditionally approved and have an upcoming international arrival, Enrollment on Arrival lets you complete the interview at a participating airport without a scheduled appointment. Availability varies by airport and is set by CBP, so confirm current participation at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before relying on it. Otherwise you need a booked interview slot.
Where is Sault Ste Marie EC located?
Sault Ste Marie EC is at 900 W Portage Ave, 1st Floor, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. The center's listed phone number is (906) 632-8822 ext. 2026. Addresses and access arrangements are set by CBP and occasionally change, so confirm at ttp.cbp.dhs.gov before travelling.
Does Sault Ste Marie EC handle NEXUS or SENTRI as well as Global Entry?
Yes — CBP lists this center as processing Global Entry, NEXUS, U.S. / Canada FAST. The wait times shown on this page are for Global Entry interviews only; NEXUS, SENTRI and FAST appointments are scheduled separately in CBP's system and their availability can differ substantially from Global Entry at the same center.