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"NEXUS", a joint Canada-United States program designed to let pre-approved, low-risk travelers cross the Canada–U.S. border quickly.

Members of the program can avoid long waits at border entry points by using self-serve kiosks at airports.

Also see,

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I just entered the USA without passport control at Atlanta airport

I'm a Canadian NEXUS holder, and I landed at Atlanta airport earlier this morning on a Delta flight. Exiting from the plane, the security (or an airport worker) guided me to an exit through the hall. I ended up at the airport train platform. I got…
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Is NEXUS clearly better than Global Entry or TSA Pre-Check for US citizens?

I'm considering joining one of the US government's Trusted Traveler programs. I found this comparison chart (see below) on the Homeland Security website comparing TSA Pre-Check, Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI. I'm a US citizen, so I'm eligible to…
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Can anyone get the NEXUS card, and how?

I've been told vaguely after seeing on a forum that the NEXUS Card is the greatest thing since sliced bread. My understanding is that it's a card for frequent travellers between the US and Canada. However, why frequent travellers? Does it cost each…
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Will NEXUS interviews still take place during the shutdown?

I've scheduled (some time ago) a trip to Niagara Falls the week after New Years, both as a vacation but also to have our NEXUS Interviews (for my family). Our interviews are a few days after New Years. With the US Government Shutdown, will these be…
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Using Nexus card while my U.S. passport is being renewed?

Can I use my Nexus card to enter the U.S. from Canada while my U.S. passport is not in my possession because it's being renewed?
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Entry to the US with an expired Nexus

Is it possible to enter the US through the Nexus lane while my Nexus card is being renewed? And how?
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What address do I use for Nexus application?

I live in Alaska where I own my home and business. I get my mail in Alaska and am registered to vote in Alaska. I am currently living in Washington but will be returning to Alaska at some point next year. I live in company paid housing in…
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TTP (Nexus) times for parents vs. kids

I recently registered my family for the Nexus program - me, my wife (registered herself), and our two kids (I registered both). This was back in late August. The delay for conditional approval at the time was about 36 business days, from what I…
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Can I get a NEXUS card with no intention of regularly traveling to or from Canada?

As other questions have noted, the NEXUS card is the best thing since sliced bread. Cheaper than TSA Pre-Check (especially if you have children) but includes all the benefits of Pre-Check, Global Entry, and some of its own unique benefits, for…
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Can Nexus card be used at US airports if arriving from country other than Canada?

If you have a Nexus membership (and NOT Global Entry), have you used your card at the Global Entry kiosk at an US airport to get the Global Entry benefits? Nexus can clearly be used at participating Canadian Preclearance airports to enter the US and…
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How to change my residence address for NEXUS?

I need to change the residence address associated with my NEXUS trusted traveler account (for US/Canada border crossings). I was trying to follow the US CBP instructions, but they don't work (I see the "Update Document" link, but it only lets me…
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I have TSA PRE for a couple of years, and now have NEXUS: What do I use for known traveller ID?

Does my old known traveller number (KTN) still work now that I have nexus?
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Can I get NEXUS in California?

I've seen this post that seems to indicate that Nexus is preferable to Global Entry. I live in California but I will travel to Canada next year. Is it possible for me to get a NEXUS or is that limited to people near the border?
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Can I travel into the U.S. with nexus even though my passport has expired?

I'm looking to travel into the states for the weekend (I live in Canada). My passport has expired but I have nexus. Can I still use nexus even if my passport has expired?
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Canadian with expired conditional USA green card but I-797c letter. Can I apply for NEXUS (I-751)?

I am trying to apply for NEXUS. I have Canadian citizenship with a conditional US green card (through marriage to my American husband). My card is expired but I have my I-797c (for I-751) notice letter already. On the application it just states…
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