Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: San Francisco, CA (SFO)
Programs: UA 1K, UA .53 MM, Marriott Gold, Nexus, GE, TSA Pre, Hertz PC
Posts: 581
Update on Nexus Approval Process
Previous Status: Was an approved, active Global Entry member
Applied for Nexus: July-21-2017
Approved for Nexus: August-13-2017
Iris Scan Completed at YUL: August-29-2017
I walked into the Nexus office at YUL without an appointment, and explained to them that I simply needed an iris scan. They instructed me to take a number and have a seat.
I waited for about 10 minutes before I was called on. I sat down with an agent at their computer and handed them my Nexus card. The agent asked me what office I interviewed with, and I told him that I did not complete an interview. He was surprised, however I told him that my "research" (via FlyerTalk) indicated that persons with prior Global Entry approval did not need to interview for Nexus. He confirmed that was true, I completed my iris scan and was on my way.
FWIW - I walked into the office at 2:00 PM on a Tuesday, and was out within 20 minutes.
Cheers!