Jerseygirl

Whatever the kiosks are called...I can still use my NEXUS card.

Former Lancastrian

Try using it in Miami, San Fran, JFK or any major airport when flying into the USA from outside Canada. Yes you can use the NEXUS card at US Pre Clearance airports in Canada but thats because you have Global Entry privileges.

Canadian citizens and residents are eligible for Global Entry benefits through membership in the NEXUS program.
https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-t...ry/eligibility

Jerseygirl

Used it at Newark...flying from the UK.

Former Lancastrian

Mmm thats strange. Did you actually scan the NEXUS card in the kiosk or scan the passport bio data page?

Jerseygirl

I can't remember...sorry.

Former Lancastrian

If you scanned the passport bio data page then it would work but you are not actually using NEXUS you are using Global Entry benefits by being a NEXUS member.
Im being pedantic but the 2 x programmes differ. Global Entry members do not get NEXUS benefits so cannot use NEXUS kiosks when entering Canada.

Steve_

Tell that to the NEXUS guy at Coutts.

Steve_

I do seem to dimly recall them telling me at the office that if I used a GE kiosk I had to scan my passport.

So what you're saying is that it's a bit crap with Canadian passports. Jerseygirl has a US passport.

Former Lancastrian

Im saying they are 2 different programmes Flying into Canada you insert the NEXUS card into the NEXUS kiosk. Flying into the USA you scan your passport into a Global Entry kiosk and if a NEXUS member you get those benefits by scanning your Canadian passport.

Stinkypup

What about PR and UK passport with Nexus card?

snoopdawg

Do you know whether we can use Global entry kiosks entering the US from a country other than Canada with UK passports?
We had interviews last week and will be getting our Nexus cards soon- but were given no instructions etc.

Edited to say I did my post without seeing Stinky's!!
But also then I remembered my eldest son did get some papers which I photographed- we were in a hotel!
Just looked at the photograph- I does suggest we can use Global entry at all airports as residents of Canada
So I answered my own question!

Stinkypup

Yes, because she has set me as "Ignore" on Expats ....now you see what I have to put up with

Gozit

Thanks. So what you are saying is that if I get a new passport then I may have trouble the first time I try to use GE with the new passport, which will be quickly sorted by a trip through regular immigration in the US and having the CBP officer scan my passport? Because that isn't a dealbreaker if its the case; I actually don't go to the US that often, I usually go out of Pearson and to the EU. And aside from that, when I go to the US i'm usually with my family who will not be becoming NEXUS members so I will either have to go on my own through Global Entry or go through regular immigration with them.

So basically, US Global entry = scan passport which means a problem if you have a new passport and haven't been through GE yet, but Canadian entry with NEXUS card and getting TSA PreCheck/priority security at Canadian airports isn't affected since those benefits are accessed using the NEXUS card, which is irrelevant to the validity of the passport, correct?

Question - on the eligibility page it says "If the minor attends the interview with a person other than the parent or legal guardian, both parents or legal guardians must submit letter(s) of consent in addition to the other requirements." - does this mean I have to attend with an adult, or can I just go myself?

Oh yeah, totally got that. I'd never travel without a passport on hand.

Thanks for that, i'll keep in mind. Still quicker than crossing in the regular line though LOL.

This is what I thought too. In my post above though I think its just in terms of global entry you may have problems until you scan your new pp with CBP.

Yeah I get the whole 2 different programs thing - so can Americans get NEXUS and have Global Entry benefits as well? In that case why pay the extra for Global Entry only? (Nexus is US$50 and GE is more IIRC) It baffles me.

Cheers all

Gozit

Also "Effective June 30, 2012, Canadian and American citizens living outside of Canada or the United States or who have recently returned to either country and have not previously been able to meet the three-year residency requirement are now eligible to apply."

Looks like the 3 year residency requirement for Canadian citizens has been lifted and even if you are a Canadian that lives abroad you can apply for Nexus. Interesting. I'll definitely keep it active then once i move away.

Gozit

Another question - on the application form, under "Citizenship" it asks to check all boxes that apply. So, do I check "Canadian" and "Other" and specify Maltese in the other section? Or do I just leave it as Canadian since my Maltese nationality has no bearing on my eligibility for Nexus? Same with the passports, it says "Passport" (2nd if applicable), so wondering if I should give the details of my Maltese passport or not.