For anyone who has used nexus as a PR
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For anyone who has used nexus as a PR
Hi! I'm a PR of Canada and thinking about getting nexus. I am a uk citizen. I cross the border by land and air quite a few times a year and am tired of the long line ups and exhaustive questioning. So although I know that I will still have to travel with my passport and get my fingerprints etc taken every time I need a new vwp stamp, will I still be questioned to the same degree as any other vwp user? Or is it a quick breeze without anything asked?
Also, are you always asked to produce your passport? I always will but just out of interest wonder if you need it, especially for returning to Canada.
Finally, are there any complications with using global entry as a uk citizen?
I appreciate any help, thanks.
Also, are you always asked to produce your passport? I always will but just out of interest wonder if you need it, especially for returning to Canada.
Finally, are there any complications with using global entry as a uk citizen?
I appreciate any help, thanks.
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Re: For anyone who has used nexus as a PR
Hi, I've recently applied for mine online and am now 'pending approval'. They took the money so I'm assuming the rest is a formality and I'll be asked for an interview (present documents) soon.
I will be travelling to the US quite a bit with work and just did my first business trip last week. No problem with US customs at Halifax Airport and a 'welcome' home when returning to Canadian Passport control
I had also got an ESTA before I travelled although wasn't sure if this was really necessary ??
I'll pop back and update once/if I get my Nexus ...
I will be travelling to the US quite a bit with work and just did my first business trip last week. No problem with US customs at Halifax Airport and a 'welcome' home when returning to Canadian Passport control
I had also got an ESTA before I travelled although wasn't sure if this was really necessary ??
I'll pop back and update once/if I get my Nexus ...
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Re: For anyone who has used nexus as a PR
NEXUS is a good alternative if using major airports or land border crossings though be aware that it is not 24/7 at all land border crossings.
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html
You use dedicated NEXUS kiosks but be aware that you can be questioned by an officer at any time. What will be funny in a few years time might be that everybody is using NEXUS cards and not enough kiosks so you will end up waiting while the human lines might be shorter
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html
You use dedicated NEXUS kiosks but be aware that you can be questioned by an officer at any time. What will be funny in a few years time might be that everybody is using NEXUS cards and not enough kiosks so you will end up waiting while the human lines might be shorter
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Re: For anyone who has used nexus as a PR
NEXUS is useful for re-entering Canada as a PR. Useless for entering the US until you are a Canadian though. I believe that every time you get a new I-94W this has to be registered with NEXUS, which is obviously more hassle than it is worth. Still useful for getting back to Canada though.