looking for a picture
May 28, 2010 | 4:52 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 208
Hi, this is not really specific to air travel but I thought people here might know the answer. I am looking for a specific picture I saw on the net a few months ago. It was showing a super long line of cars waiting in line at the Canadian border, while the Nexus lane was totally clear. It might have been at the Peace Bridge or other crossings in Buffalo, but I am not sure. I want to show my mom since she doesn't believe the wait time will be long at all since she said in 1999 she entered Canada via car and there was no wait. I have tried all kinds of google searches but to no avail.
The pic was similar to the one below but it showed the specific Nexus lane as well, which was totally empty. It was kind of dramatic.
I found it!
The pic was similar to the one below but it showed the specific Nexus lane as well, which was totally empty. It was kind of dramatic.
I found it!
Last edited by mileena; May 29, 2010 at 1:42 pm Reason: merge consecutive posts
May 28, 2010 | 8:35 pm
#2
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 314
Maybe you should show her this.
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Congestion/b...elays.htm#SBi5
http://www.wsdot.wa.gov/Congestion/b...elays.htm#SBi5
May 28, 2010 | 9:55 pm
#4
Original Poster
Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 208
Hi, this is not really specific to air travel but I thought people here might know the answer. I am looking for a specific picture I saw on the net a few months ago. It was showing a super long line of cars waiting in line at the Canadian border, while the Nexus lane was totally clear. It might of been at the Peace Bridge or other crossings in Buffalo, but I am not sure. I want to show my mom since she doesn't believe the wait time will be long at all since she said in 1999 she entered Canada via car and there was no wait. I have tried all kinds of google searches but to no avail.
The pic was similar to the one below but it showed the specific Nexus lane as well which was totally empty. It was kind of dramatic.
I found it!
The pic was similar to the one below but it showed the specific Nexus lane as well which was totally empty. It was kind of dramatic.
I found it!
EDIT: when i am logged in, a hyperlink appears instead of a pic. but when logged out, it shows the pic.
Last edited by mileena; May 29, 2010 at 1:43 pm
May 28, 2010 | 10:05 pm
#5
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: ATL
Programs: DL, AA
Posts: 6,033
From your profile page, under "Edit Options", be sure you have checked "Show Images" in the Thread Display Options.
May 29, 2010 | 1:21 am
#7
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 250
Ok, I plead ignorance. Will someone explain what a NEXUS lane is?
Nevermind. I googled it.
WOW. Talk about surrendering your civil rights to get that pass. That is terrible. Next they will require a DNA sample. (If that isn't already required somewhere)
LOOK:
Nevermind. I googled it.
WOW. Talk about surrendering your civil rights to get that pass. That is terrible. Next they will require a DNA sample. (If that isn't already required somewhere)
LOOK:
Join NEXUS
Enrolment Process
Your membership is finalized at a NEXUS Enrolment Centre.
When you report to the enrolment centre, a review of your original documents and a full interview will occur.
You will be interviewed by a CBSA and/or U.S. CBP officer, who will do the following:
1. review the information you provided on your application form to make sure it is still valid;
2. verify your identity and review original documents such as proof of citizenship and residency documents, work permits and visas;
3. ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements for membership; and
4. take your fingerprints.
If you are accepted into NEXUS, the officer will do the following:
1. explain the terms and conditions of NEXUS;
2. ask to take a digital photograph of your irises to verify your identity each time you enter Canada or the United States in the air mode of transportation using the self-serve kiosks;
3. take a digital photograph of your face for your NEXUS membership card;
4. explain the Traveller Declaration Card (Form E601) process (for Canadian residents only);
5. explain how to cross the border in the air, land and marine modes of transportation using your NEXUS card and, where possible, show you how to use the self-serve kiosks in the air mode; and
6. inform you that you may be subject to an inspection any time you enter Canada or the United States.
Enrolment Process
Your membership is finalized at a NEXUS Enrolment Centre.
When you report to the enrolment centre, a review of your original documents and a full interview will occur.
You will be interviewed by a CBSA and/or U.S. CBP officer, who will do the following:
1. review the information you provided on your application form to make sure it is still valid;
2. verify your identity and review original documents such as proof of citizenship and residency documents, work permits and visas;
3. ensure that you meet all eligibility requirements for membership; and
4. take your fingerprints.
If you are accepted into NEXUS, the officer will do the following:
1. explain the terms and conditions of NEXUS;
2. ask to take a digital photograph of your irises to verify your identity each time you enter Canada or the United States in the air mode of transportation using the self-serve kiosks;
3. take a digital photograph of your face for your NEXUS membership card;
4. explain the Traveller Declaration Card (Form E601) process (for Canadian residents only);
5. explain how to cross the border in the air, land and marine modes of transportation using your NEXUS card and, where possible, show you how to use the self-serve kiosks in the air mode; and
6. inform you that you may be subject to an inspection any time you enter Canada or the United States.
Last edited by AINITFUNNY; May 29, 2010 at 1:37 am
May 29, 2010 | 10:37 am
#8
Join Date: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,347
FB
May 29, 2010 | 12:39 pm
#9
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PDX
Posts: 908
People confuse civil rights with privacy 
I personally would be happy to submit my iris scan to the CBP if it allowed me to enter this country quickly and without any questions at all. That is what they started to do in Germany, and I think it is a great idea. Those who do not like it can continue standing in queue.
I personally would be happy to submit my iris scan to the CBP if it allowed me to enter this country quickly and without any questions at all. That is what they started to do in Germany, and I think it is a great idea. Those who do not like it can continue standing in queue.
May 29, 2010 | 1:46 pm
#10
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Posts: 208
plus, you cannot have a criminal record if you want to use NEXUS. you have to apply for and be granted a pardon beforehand if you want to be considered.
May 29, 2010 | 5:17 pm
#12
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Salish Sea
Programs: DL,AC,HH,PC
Posts: 8,972
May 29, 2010 | 5:38 pm
#13
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: PDX
Posts: 908
