The US Department of Homeland Security is urging those who mostly fly domestically to apply for TSA PreCheck instead of Global Entry, despite shared benefits. Applications for Global Entry have been experiencing processing times of up to 18 months as a result of a surge in demand for memberships while US Customs and Border Control continues to clear the backlog from the pandemic lockdowns of 2020. By contrast, most TSA PreCheck applicants can schedule an appointment in less than two weeks and can receive approval in three to five days. The Mobile Passport app can help expedite you through passport control when traveling internationally.