Originally Posted by
1KChinito
NEXUS is a complete separate program from Global Entry. You have to pay $100 application fee for Global Entry. It is not wise to apply for NEXUS knowing one is unable to travel to a NEXUS interview center.
When I applied, the CBP website said 6 weeks, and people were reporting much less than that here (on the order of 3-4 weeks). Now it looks like 10+ weeks is normal, which is quite a different situation.
The real problem is that it looks like, even if I wanted to pay the $100, there is no way to apply for Global Entry in GOES while I have a NEXUS application listed there.