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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

NEXUS First Time Applications Information and Processing Timelines

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Dec 29, 2023 | 11:13 pm

#2476

n0fx

Join Date: Oct 2013

Location: Los Angeles

Posts: 55

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeflyer

Cross posting a datapoint since it's my first time applying for Nexus after being a long-time GE member but I got my conditional approval after about 450 days

Wow, that's a long time to get approved. I applied September 2022 and barely got approved this week, not as long as you though.

Jan 14, 2024 | 9:14 am

#2477

stephenxxx

Join Date: Jun 2010

Posts: 4

Quote:

Originally Posted by n0fx

Wow, that's a long time to get approved. I applied September 2022 and barely got approved this week, not as long as you though.

am I reading it wrong? 450 days is about I year and 3 months. You applied sep 2022 and approved December 2023. Isn't that about the same? Why sounds like you are much faster than 450 days

Jan 14, 2024 | 9:15 am

#2478

stephenxxx

Join Date: Jun 2010

Posts: 4

I am still waiting here... Applied January 2023... Over a year now.

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Jan 25, 2024 | 9:29 pm

#2479

Passports

Join Date: Jan 2024

Posts: 3

Canadian Citizen

Applied - April 6, 2023
Conditionally Approved - January 25, 2024
Interview - February 2, 2024
Approved - February 2, 2024
Card Mailed - February 13, 2024
Card Arrived - February 21, 2024

Just over 9 Months from Applied to Conditionally Approved.
19 Days to receive the card from the date of Full Approval.

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Last edited by Passports; Feb 21, 2024 at 1:39 pm

Jan 29, 2024 | 8:00 pm

#2480

c35

Join Date: May 2019

Programs: Marriott TE, Hilton D, UA PG

Posts: 11

Canadian Citizen + US LPR adding a data point:
Applied: April 25 2023. Waiting for conditional approval.

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Feb 10, 2024 | 11:38 pm

#2481

LAX

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA

Programs: FA

Posts: 6,485

Wow. I didn't realize conditional approval can take that long! I was wondering when I should apply since I don't really need it at the moment. How long does one have to complete the interview after receiving conditional approval before the application is deemed withdrawn/rescinded?

LAX

Feb 11, 2024 | 7:48 am

#2482

1KChinito

Join Date: Jul 2003

Location: SFO

Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM

Posts: 5,602

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAX

If I were you, I would apply ASAP. It is $50. Many credit cards now reimburse this application fee.

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Feb 11, 2024 | 10:28 am

#2483

TWA884

Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: LAX

Programs: oneword Emerald

Posts: 24,803

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAX

You have five years to completed the interview.

Canada and United States Announce New NEXUS Interview Option to Expand Enrollment Capacity

Quote:

Existing members who renew their membership prior to the expiry date will have their benefits extended for up to five years to allow for the scheduling and completion of interviews, as required (if they have not been auto-renewed).

Feb 12, 2024 | 5:42 am

#2484

xobile

Join Date: Jun 2014

Programs: EY

Posts: 976

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWA884

You have five years to completed the interview.

Canada and United States Announce New NEXUS Interview Option to Expand Enrollment Capacity

I wish that statement gave a definitive answer as to whether first time applicants get that five year allowance too

Feb 12, 2024 | 9:58 am

#2485

TWA884

Moderator: Travel Safety/Security, Travel Tools, California, Los Angeles; FlyerTalk Evangelist

Join Date: Dec 2009

Location: LAX

Programs: oneword Emerald

Posts: 24,803

Quote:

Originally Posted by xobile

I wish that statement gave a definitive answer as to whether first time applicants get that five year allowance too

From the Canada Border Services Agency news release:

Quote:

After being conditionally approved for NEXUS, applicants have up to five years to complete both the U.S. and Canadian interviews. A decision regarding their NEXUS application will not be made until both interviews are complete.

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Feb 12, 2024 | 11:26 pm

#2486

LAX

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA

Programs: FA

Posts: 6,485

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1KChinito

If I were you, I would apply ASAP. It is $50. Many credit cards now reimburse this application fee.

Which ones reimburse NEXUS? I have one that reimburses GE or Precheck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TWA884

You have five years to completed the interview.

Canada and United States Announce New NEXUS Interview Option to Expand Enrollment Capacity

Thanks for the info. If I have family members applying at the same time, is it possible to have all the interviews done on the same day (ie: back-to-back-to-back)?

LAX

Feb 13, 2024 | 6:41 am

#2487

1KChinito

Join Date: Jul 2003

Location: SFO

Programs: COdbaUA Platinum 2MM

Posts: 5,602

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAX

Which ones reimburse NEXUS? I have one that reimburses GE or Precheck.

Chase Sapphire Reserve. Check with your credit card issuer. For the longest time, Chase SR only reimburses GE and PreCheck. They now do for at least a year.

Feb 13, 2024 | 8:11 am

#2488

eyeballer

Join Date: Aug 2009

Location: NYC

Programs: UA, BA Avios, AMEX Plat

Posts: 529

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAX

Which ones reimburse NEXUS? I have one that reimburses GE or Precheck.

Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Aeroplan.

Feb 13, 2024 | 9:03 am

#2489

Rare

Join Date: Jul 2001

Location: SW Michigan, ex SF Bay Area

Posts: 1,005

Quote:

Originally Posted by LAX

Which ones reimburse NEXUS? I have one that reimburses GE or Precheck.

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1KChinito

Chase Sapphire Reserve. Check with your credit card issuer. For the longest time, Chase SR only reimburses GE and PreCheck. They now do for at least a year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyeballer

Chase Sapphire Reserve or Chase Aeroplan.

I think all the Chase cards that used to reimburse GE or Precheck now also reimburse NEXUS. I didn't check them all, but the United cards (Explorer, Quest, Club) and the IHG Premier card do. I think there is at least one other bank that has a card that now reimburses for NEXUS, but I don't recall which one.

Feb 13, 2024 | 11:14 pm

#2490

LAX

Join Date: Nov 2004

Location: Los Angeles, CA; Philadelphia, PA

Programs: FA

Posts: 6,485

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rare

I think all the Chase cards that used to reimburse GE or Precheck now also reimburse NEXUS. I didn't check them all, but the United cards (Explorer, Quest, Club) and the IHG Premier card do. I think there is at least one other bank that has a card that now reimburses for NEXUS, but I don't recall which one.

Thanks! My spouse actually has an UA Explorer card. I guess that makes it a no brainer to apply.

LAX

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