Nov 8 who is heading south?
Oct 21st 2021, 3:26 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
Don't know. Guess I got lucky. I renewed my membership in Jan 2021 and at that time it was allowing me to book an interview for Nov so I did.
COVID-19 border restrictions are likely to remain in place for the next decade with the way things are going, I know that's all the limited info the Cdn gov't has been willing to provide on it but it isn't helpful. Does the land border being open to vax'd travelers still count as "COVID-19 border restrictions"? Because again it seems like for or against mandatory vax it will be mandatory to cross the border for a long time.
I keep hearing of zoom interviews being available but like becki when i go to reschedule my interview there are no spots available anywhere.
COVID-19 border restrictions are likely to remain in place for the next decade with the way things are going, I know that's all the limited info the Cdn gov't has been willing to provide on it but it isn't helpful. Does the land border being open to vax'd travelers still count as "COVID-19 border restrictions"? Because again it seems like for or against mandatory vax it will be mandatory to cross the border for a long time.
I keep hearing of zoom interviews being available but like becki when i go to reschedule my interview there are no spots available anywhere.
Oct 21st 2021, 6:11 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
No, they want a renewal interview from me. Presumably because I was 17 when I first got the card. So my assumption is I won't get a new card until I complete the interview
Oct 21st 2021, 6:12 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
This may be of interest ... https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/nationa...veler-programs
Oct 21st 2021, 6:13 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
I save money and time not getting Nexus by just planning my flights and border arrival for off peak, most of the time the Nexus lines are longer with no wait on the regular lines when I cross. 
Oct 21st 2021, 6:20 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
I have always found NEXUS much quicker at airports. Crossing by land we use a NEXUS only crossing. More or less drive straight through there.
Oct 21st 2021, 6:23 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
As long as you avoid arriving into Vancouver during the Asia and European rush, it's pretty dead international arrivals wise, just the 10am to 2pm that really gets super busy and even then it's mostly just in the summer months, Vancouver isn't a very popular destination other than cruise season, skiing will never replace what cruises bring in flight wise.
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Oct 21st 2021, 7:06 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
That's my assumption, I didn't get any concrete info from them as to why, I will ask the officers at interview for curiosity sake
Oct 21st 2021, 7:22 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
Same here. I don't cross by land super often, I got it to save time at the airport. To me its worth the $50/5 years, and with the right credit card you can get the fee waived as well. So it's essentially free.
That's my assumption, I didn't get any concrete info from them as to why, I will ask the officers at interview for curiosity sake
That's my assumption, I didn't get any concrete info from them as to why, I will ask the officers at interview for curiosity sake
Why do I need an interview? I’m Renewing!
You will most likely be required to attend an interview if something in your life has changed between your last NEXUS application and your current one.The following life events could cause an interview:
- you got married and changed your name (though you should inform NEXUS in person once you change your other IDs so your card can reflect the name change)
- you changed your name for other reasons (again, you should inform the NEXUS the program in person once you have changed your other IDs)
- you changed jobs or retired (or you lost your job)
- you graduated from school and started a new job
- you moved provinces or states.
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Oct 21st 2021, 7:45 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
I typically arrive at 11pm when flying into YVR so it's dead a cemetary at customs and there is never a line, plane to curbside with only a carryon typically in under 10 minutes.
As long as you avoid arriving into Vancouver during the Asia and European rush, it's pretty dead international arrivals wise, just the 10am to 2pm that really gets super busy and even then it's mostly just in the summer months, Vancouver isn't a very popular destination other than cruise season, skiing will never replace what cruises bring in flight wise.
As long as you avoid arriving into Vancouver during the Asia and European rush, it's pretty dead international arrivals wise, just the 10am to 2pm that really gets super busy and even then it's mostly just in the summer months, Vancouver isn't a very popular destination other than cruise season, skiing will never replace what cruises bring in flight wise.
Oct 21st 2021, 9:58 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
when I used to go through without nexus and on a British passport, it was brutal!
If I remember to take the card I’ll use it at the airport as well
Oct 28th 2021, 5:20 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
you might want to double check because I called our local USA border people and they have said Nov 8 is not happening- its been pushed off until Jan 2022
Oct 28th 2021, 5:31 pm
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
Oct 30th 2021, 1:23 am
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
I found this:
Land border restrictions for travel to the United States remain in effect through January 21, 2022 and may be extended. Starting on November 8, fully vaccinated foreign travelers with appropriate vaccine-related documentation will be able to travel to the United States across the Northern and Southwest borders with Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be providing further details on what will be required of travelers in the coming days.
From here: https://ca.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-canada-3/
Land border restrictions for travel to the United States remain in effect through January 21, 2022 and may be extended. Starting on November 8, fully vaccinated foreign travelers with appropriate vaccine-related documentation will be able to travel to the United States across the Northern and Southwest borders with Canada and Mexico. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be providing further details on what will be required of travelers in the coming days.
From here: https://ca.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information-canada-3/
Nov 3rd 2021, 1:41 am
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Re: Nov 8 who is heading south?
According to this: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/u-s...ated-1.6233944
Looking here there is no reference to needing a negative test either, which is good:
https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Artic...language=en_US
CBP confirmed travellers entering by land will not have to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, but said they should be prepared to verbally attest to their vaccination status, and present their vaccination documentation upon request.
Looking here there is no reference to needing a negative test either, which is good:
https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Artic...language=en_US
