How long will NEXUS last?

It is jointly run by the Canada Border Services Agency

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The Canada Border Services Agency ( CBSA ) facilitates the flow of legitimate travellers and trade. The agency also enforces more than 100 acts and regulations that keep our country and Canadians safe.

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and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. NEXUS memberships are valid for 5 years.

What happens if NEXUS expires?

NEXUS card is valid for 5 years. When your NEXUS card expires you renew your card by filling out an application form and attending another interview at NEXUS enrollment center.

How long is NEXUS extended?

There is still a 2 year grace period to NEXUS expiration date once renewal application is submitted.

Is my expired NEXUS still valid?

Your NEXUS Card is valid for 5 years from the next birthdate after your NEXUS interview. So, technically, your NEXUS Card is usually valid slightly more than 5 years. The expiry date is listed on the front of your NEXUS Card. Your card remains valid even if your driver's license or passport expires.

How long is the wait for NEXUS?

There are many factors that determine the length of time for an application to be conditionally approved. Each application is processed individually but typically it takes 4-12 weeks. After my conditional approval, how long do i need to wait for an interview?

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How long does NEXUS application take 2023?

Your application may be processed within 30 business days of receipt.

Why is NEXUS taking so long?

NEXUS application backlog

The current wait time was literally months! But it's true that recently, the American and Canadian governments announced their efforts to get through the backlog caused by the pandemic the governments' responses to the pandemic.

Is there an interview for NEXUS renewal?

You must complete an interview at a NEXUS enrolment centre to finalize your membership. Once the program conditionally approves your application, they will invite you to schedule an interview. Check your Trusted Traveller Programs System account for the invitation.

What is the problem with NEXUS?

The NEXUS program is at a breaking point after years of pandemic-induced disruptions. There is a backlog of well over 300,000 applications and an average processing time of 16 months. It's also a problem that disproportionately affects Canada: 80 per cent of NEXUS members are from here.

Why are there no NEXUS appointments in Canada?

For almost three years, NEXUS enrollment centres in Canada and the United States haven't been operating as they did prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has resulted in a huge backlog of applications.

Is there a grace period with NEXUS?

Existing NEXUS members who renew their membership before the expiry date printed on their card will retain their membership privileges for a 24 months grace period beyond their scheduled expiration.

Is NEXUS faster than Global Entry?

If you travel between Canada and the U.S. often, Nexus is better because it can help you in both directions. However, if you travel to many different countries (whether they include Canada or not), Global Entry is better because it speeds your entry back into the U.S.

Can I use NEXUS with expired passport?

Your NEXUS membership date is not dependent on the passport expiration date. Membership will remain valid, even if the passport expires.

Why are Canadian NEXUS offices still closed?

Nexus enrolment centres in Canada, shuttered temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic, have remained closed for weeks longer than expected due to an ongoing dispute with the United States over “legal protections” for U.S. staff at the centre, including the ability of American customs officers to carry firearms.

Can I get my Nexus card back?

Normally, you lose your trusted traveler status and must rebuild a relationship of trust with the CBSA. You cannot successfully reapply for a NEXUS Card for 6 years. Even then, the CBSA may reject your application to use an alternative method of presentation to the CBSA (NEXUS).

Can I use my NEXUS card to enter Canada from Europe?

You may use facial verification NEXUS kiosks or eGates to enter Canada from anywhere in the world. You may use the NEXUS kiosk with up to 4 other members. The process for using a NEXUS eGate is the same as for the NEXUS kiosk, except eGates process travellers one at a time.

Can you use NEXUS in Europe?

While NEXUS cards can be used in place of a passport when traveling between the U.S. and Canada, a passport can be used to travel across most international borders.

Can you enter the U.S. with just a NEXUS card?

All Canadian Citizens entering the United States by AIR are required to present a valid passport, or a NEXUS card when departing from Canada.

How do I renew my NEXUS without an interview?

With the streamlined renewal process, you may not need to do an interview at an enrolment centre. Generally, you do not need an interview if there are no changes to your personal information or new information that may affect your eligibility.

What are the frequently asked questions for NEXUS interview?

Frequently asked questions at the NEXUS interview are: “Why do you want the Nexus card?” “How often do you plan to use the NEXUS pass?” “Where do you think you will travel to in Canada /the States?”

Can I interview for NEXUS at the airport?

So, in order to join the NEXUS program, you must travel to an enrolment centre to attend an interview. If you are in Canada, you can attend your NEXUS interview at any of the major airports or at one or the enrolment centres along the border with the US.

Can I walk in for NEXUS interview?

Applicants must book an appointment online for this step. The U.S. portion of the NEXUS interview will be conducted by CBP officers in the preclearance area of a Canadian airport before the applicant departs for the United States.

Does NEXUS get you into Canada faster?

The NEXUS program allows pre-screened travelers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada.

Where are NEXUS interviews held?

You can schedule the first portion of your interview at a Canadian land enrolment centre, followed by the second portion at a nearby U.S. land enrolment centre. The following Canadian land enrolment centres are open for scheduled NEXUS split interviews: Lansdowne, Ontario / Alexandria Bay, New York.