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CBSA published NEXUS processing times to get to conditional approval can be found here. The most recently published processing time is below, along with a short history of recent official published times. A longer history of published wait times is here, via the Internet Archive Wayback machine. Please post your personal experiences below in the thread. All posts are appreciated. Thank you/Merci!
5 business days as of 2020-04-29
30 business days as of 2020-02-17
39 business days as of 2019-10-07
40 business days as of 2019-08-28
25 business days as of 2019-04-11
5 business days as of 2020-04-29
30 business days as of 2020-02-17
39 business days as of 2019-10-07
40 business days as of 2019-08-28
25 business days as of 2019-04-11
NEXUS First Time Applications Information and Processing Timelines
#1997
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 2
Hello, I applied for infant daughter on July 29, 2019 (2 weeks after she was born). Still pending review. I called the BC nexus office and was told Canada passed her early September and just waiting on US CBP. I was told to call back if she was not conditionally approved by April 19th and they could file a "ticket". Not sure if that will speed it up but hopefully it doesn't come to that. We are all Canadian citizens and we go to Family cabin in the US 1-2 times per month.
#1998
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 2
Took 31 business days for conditional approval, 2 days for interview appointment and actual interview was finished in under 10 mins.
Re interview, I was asked for driver’s license and passport, confirmed place of employment and what I did there. Asked the usual questions on country (countries) of citizenship, if I had any criminal activities or outstanding warrants and who if I travelled with anyone else. Also asking anticipated countries or places of future travels. I was NOT asked why I applied for the program. That’s it! Next was finger printing and picture taking, a brief verbal tutorial and I was on my way out. Email confirmation came as I was heading to the parking lot. Nexus Card was said to be expected in 5 business days.
Last edited by Portmore; Feb 29, 2020 at 3:10 pm
#2000
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 8
i've posted a couple of messages recently with updates for approval, and as of this morning we are all finally approved. Myself, my wife and my 10month old all applied July 14. The 10 month old approved Feb 20, I was Feb 25 and my wife this morning March 2. So that was a slightly over 7 month to 7.5 month wait for us. Thrilled that wait is over and now off to the interview this weekend. Good luck everyone
#2001
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 24
Question for those who live in Toronto or GTA, passed interview and received your card. How long did it take for you to receive the card in mail? I was told on the interview that the card will arrive in 5 days. It has been 10 days already and still no card. Also maybe someone knows if Canadian cards are issued in Canada or USA? If they are issued in USA then of course it takes more than 5 days to arrive by mail. Thanks.
#2006
Join Date: Oct 2019
Location: Toronto, ON
Posts: 24
#2007
Join Date: Jan 2020
Posts: 8
I think I might hold the record now...222 days and counting. 😂
#2008
Join Date: Feb 2020
Posts: 6
My appointment changed to March 6th and the online status says its approved.
The wait time was long as the officers indicated that due to back log.
orherwise the interview was maybe 10mins max.
I went to Pearson airport
#2009
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Ontario
Programs: Westjet Rewards
Posts: 155
My two kids:
Applied: January 26/20
CA: March 6th
Earliest appointment date: April 15th (Ottawa)
Date of trip: April 25th
I may have to take them to Gananoque as they have plenty of appointments in March and early April.
Applied: January 26/20
CA: March 6th
Earliest appointment date: April 15th (Ottawa)
Date of trip: April 25th
I may have to take them to Gananoque as they have plenty of appointments in March and early April.
#2010


Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 499
I applied for my then 3 month old on January 23. Did you apply on the 20th or the 26th. Hoping to get an approval today based on your experience.





