Mar 6, 2017, 1:27 pm
Last edit by: seawolf
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
Feb 28, 2014, 12:22 pm
#241
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: SEA
Posts: 5
More info for tracking as other's info helped me
Wife and I:
Applied 1/4/14
Conditionally Approved 2/7/14
Earliest interview at time of conditional approval (Seattle Boeing Field): 8/8/14
Was on Manage my interview and rescheduling a few times of day. Moved up to June then May and finally got us both appointments early this week for next week 3/5-3/7.
Could have gotten in in late Feb slot a few times as last minute openings happened, but have been traveling so that didn't work. Was never able to find two open slots together closer in so we are going on separate days next week.
GOES currently shows earliest available appointment in Seattle as : 9/2/14
Moral of the story as others said is to keep checking early and often to find a better time that works for you.
Wife and I:
Applied 1/4/14
Conditionally Approved 2/7/14
Earliest interview at time of conditional approval (Seattle Boeing Field): 8/8/14
Was on Manage my interview and rescheduling a few times of day. Moved up to June then May and finally got us both appointments early this week for next week 3/5-3/7.
Could have gotten in in late Feb slot a few times as last minute openings happened, but have been traveling so that didn't work. Was never able to find two open slots together closer in so we are going on separate days next week.
GOES currently shows earliest available appointment in Seattle as : 9/2/14
Moral of the story as others said is to keep checking early and often to find a better time that works for you.
Feb 28, 2014, 1:50 pm
#242
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 18
More info for tracking as other's info helped me
Wife and I:
Applied 1/4/14
Conditionally Approved 2/7/14
Earliest interview at time of conditional approval (Seattle Boeing Field): 8/8/14
Was on Manage my interview and rescheduling a few times of day. Moved up to June then May and finally got us both appointments early this week for next week 3/5-3/7.
Could have gotten in in late Feb slot a few times as last minute openings happened, but have been traveling so that didn't work. Was never able to find two open slots together closer in so we are going on separate days next week.
GOES currently shows earliest available appointment in Seattle as : 9/2/14
Moral of the story as others said is to keep checking early and often to find a better time that works for you.
Wife and I:
Applied 1/4/14
Conditionally Approved 2/7/14
Earliest interview at time of conditional approval (Seattle Boeing Field): 8/8/14
Was on Manage my interview and rescheduling a few times of day. Moved up to June then May and finally got us both appointments early this week for next week 3/5-3/7.
Could have gotten in in late Feb slot a few times as last minute openings happened, but have been traveling so that didn't work. Was never able to find two open slots together closer in so we are going on separate days next week.
GOES currently shows earliest available appointment in Seattle as : 9/2/14
Moral of the story as others said is to keep checking early and often to find a better time that works for you.
Mar 6, 2014, 4:25 pm
#243
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 20
It looks quite clear that you can use GE before you receive the card as long as you have been approved.
But what happens if you fly from Canada to the US where there is pre-clearance?
I have been approved on 2/18, and CBP says my card was printed on 2/21, but still I haven't received anything. I am flying in a couple of days from Montreal Airport into the US: it seems clear that I can use Global Entry, but that may be irrelevant if, without the NEXUS Card, I am not allowed to use the preferential lane at the security checks. In fact, in the transborder terminal in Montreal first you go through security and then you go through US Immigration.
How will I be able to prove that I am a Global Entry member without the NEXUS Card? Anybody had this problem before? I called a bunch of numbers at the airport and they kept referring me to someone else, until I eventually ended up calling a number that only delivers a recorded message suggesting to call back some other time or to send an email.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
But what happens if you fly from Canada to the US where there is pre-clearance?
I have been approved on 2/18, and CBP says my card was printed on 2/21, but still I haven't received anything. I am flying in a couple of days from Montreal Airport into the US: it seems clear that I can use Global Entry, but that may be irrelevant if, without the NEXUS Card, I am not allowed to use the preferential lane at the security checks. In fact, in the transborder terminal in Montreal first you go through security and then you go through US Immigration.
How will I be able to prove that I am a Global Entry member without the NEXUS Card? Anybody had this problem before? I called a bunch of numbers at the airport and they kept referring me to someone else, until I eventually ended up calling a number that only delivers a recorded message suggesting to call back some other time or to send an email.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Mar 6, 2014, 4:45 pm
#244
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Chicago
Posts: 11,513
It looks quite clear that you can use GE before you receive the card as long as you have been approved.
But what happens if you fly from Canada to the US where there is pre-clearance?
I have been approved on 2/18, and CBP says my card was printed on 2/21, but still I haven't received anything. I am flying in a couple of days from Montreal Airport into the US: it seems clear that I can use Global Entry, but that may be irrelevant if, without the NEXUS Card, I am not allowed to use the preferential lane at the security checks. In fact, in the transborder terminal in Montreal first you go through security and then you go through US Immigration.
How will I be able to prove that I am a Global Entry member without the NEXUS Card? Anybody had this problem before? I called a bunch of numbers at the airport and they kept referring me to someone else, until I eventually ended up calling a number that only delivers a recorded message suggesting to call back some other time or to send an email.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
But what happens if you fly from Canada to the US where there is pre-clearance?
I have been approved on 2/18, and CBP says my card was printed on 2/21, but still I haven't received anything. I am flying in a couple of days from Montreal Airport into the US: it seems clear that I can use Global Entry, but that may be irrelevant if, without the NEXUS Card, I am not allowed to use the preferential lane at the security checks. In fact, in the transborder terminal in Montreal first you go through security and then you go through US Immigration.
How will I be able to prove that I am a Global Entry member without the NEXUS Card? Anybody had this problem before? I called a bunch of numbers at the airport and they kept referring me to someone else, until I eventually ended up calling a number that only delivers a recorded message suggesting to call back some other time or to send an email.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help.
Mar 6, 2014, 5:41 pm
#245
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 20
You have to use the regular lanes at security, but you can use the Global Entry kiosks in immigration. You can get to the Global Entry kiosks without being in the NEXUS security lane. You don't need anything to "prove" your GE membership; just walk up and use the kiosk with your passport or green card.
In that case the benefit of being a Global Entry member is much more limited, since the hold-up is generally at security.
Mar 7, 2014, 7:04 am
#246
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 20
You have to use the regular lanes at security, but you can use the Global Entry kiosks in immigration. You can get to the Global Entry kiosks without being in the NEXUS security lane. You don't need anything to "prove" your GE membership; just walk up and use the kiosk with your passport or green card.
The only way you can obtain PreCheck if you are not a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident is by being member of a Trusted Traveler Program, allowing you to use Global Entry. Will that be enough?
Mar 7, 2014, 3:51 pm
#247
Join Date: May 2013
Programs: NEXUS/GE
Posts: 521
However, I have just checked in for my flight, and given that I have added the KTN to my booking, I have the TSA PreCheck printed on the Boarding Pass.
The only way you can obtain PreCheck if you are not a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident is by being member of a Trusted Traveler Program, allowing you to use Global Entry. Will that be enough?
The only way you can obtain PreCheck if you are not a US Citizen or Legal Permanent Resident is by being member of a Trusted Traveler Program, allowing you to use Global Entry. Will that be enough?
Apr 9, 2014, 2:29 pm
#248
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 20
An update from me too about the timing.
After being told that I had received a conditional approval on Jan 29, I finally received a letter on Feb 14 with the instructions to obtain an interview.
The first available appointment at Montreal airport was on May 7, so I tried for Champlain, NY, which had a few slots available for Feb 18, which was the following working day (since Feb 14 was a Friday and Feb 17 was President's Day).
I have had my interview and I am now waiting for the card.
After being told that I had received a conditional approval on Jan 29, I finally received a letter on Feb 14 with the instructions to obtain an interview.
The first available appointment at Montreal airport was on May 7, so I tried for Champlain, NY, which had a few slots available for Feb 18, which was the following working day (since Feb 14 was a Friday and Feb 17 was President's Day).
I have had my interview and I am now waiting for the card.
I was told my card was printed on Feb 21, but I hadn't received anything in the mail by Mar 22. So I called (again) CBP in Champlain, and they reprinted the card for me. I have subsequently realized that the system printed my address ignoring the second line, therefore omitting the apartment number, therefore the letter containing the first card was not delivered.
The new card was printed on Mar 27 and delivered by Apr 4.
I still have an open problem with regards to the use of GE kiosks. They do NOT accept my Italian passport (error message says that Canadian citizen member should use a Canadian passport, which I don't have since I am a Canadian LPR), and they do NOT accept the Canadian Permanent Resident Card. I have been suggested by CBP to use my NEXUS Card - I will try next time.
Apr 17, 2014, 7:16 pm
#249
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2
applied in the beginning of march, got conditional on 11 of April, lucked out with an appoint for an interview on the 16th of April. Everything went well, barely any questions, added GE to my passport. Officer said ill be getting the card within 7-10 business days. Just have a question about final approval, everyone says they got theirs from 5 mins to 2 hours after the interview. For me its already the second day and still no final approval? does that mean anything? He forgot to send the confirmation? should i just sit tight for a bit and wait or call them and ask?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Apr 18, 2014, 8:01 am
#250
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 1,337
applied in the beginning of march, got conditional on 11 of April, lucked out with an appoint for an interview on the 16th of April. Everything went well, barely any questions, added GE to my passport. Officer said ill be getting the card within 7-10 business days. Just have a question about final approval, everyone says they got theirs from 5 mins to 2 hours after the interview. For me its already the second day and still no final approval? does that mean anything? He forgot to send the confirmation? should i just sit tight for a bit and wait or call them and ask?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Apr 18, 2014, 8:38 am
#253
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 2
just called them, i was at 50 hrs mark. She said that the interview is a final approval and if they didnt ask for any other paperwork and took the prints etc then ill be good to go and the card will come in within 7-10 days. She promised to take care of it and a minute later i received the final approval. So i guess it does not really matter as long as interview went fine
Apr 23, 2014, 11:55 am
#255
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Redmond, OR
Programs: AS MVP Gold, HHonors Silver, Marriott Titanium (Lifetime Platinum), UA Silver, OW Sapphire
Posts: 709
Applied for Nexus 3/26/14
Conditionally approved 4/23/14
Interview scheduled 7/23/14 at YEG
Need to interview in YVR, YYC, or YEG as I want the iris scan and can easily get to those locations. So I'll keep looking for earlier dates. YYC and YVR were well into August when I checked....
Dave
Conditionally approved 4/23/14
Interview scheduled 7/23/14 at YEG
Need to interview in YVR, YYC, or YEG as I want the iris scan and can easily get to those locations. So I'll keep looking for earlier dates. YYC and YVR were well into August when I checked....
Dave