Originally Posted by
phltraveler
I crossed at Champlain/Lacolle from I-87 in New York to Quebec yesterday via vehicle. Held NEXUS up at the reader, gate came up, stopped to talk to the officer. Asked me
- License plate # (and state) of the car I was driving in
- Where I was from (town, state)
- Purpose of business to Canada. When I said work, he said "tell me more". I told him my profession, where my employer was located, and where the client I was visiting was located.
- He asked if I had my work permit on me (which I did, stapled/folded up in my US passport book).
- How many days would I be in Canada.
Then it was "have a nice day". However, if I didn't have the work permit on me, I'm not sure he would have let me into Quebec. If you're visiting as a US Citizen for business, I would definitely make sure your work permit is on you when entering Canada by land. And if you have a visa in your passport book, I'd wager the same applies.
I'm guessing the only purpose of going to the NEXUS office with my work permit is to generally avoid hassle when I select business on the NEXUS kiosk when arriving at Canadian airports...
Going to Canada "for work" and "as a business visitor" are two different things for CBSA and have different documentation requirements (whether it be work permit or signed contract)
Definitely be aware what documentation is required. Even if NEXUS, you should be carrying your supporting documentation.