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mapelle621 Jul 30, 2014 10:36 am

Applied May 11, checked for updates a few times a week until today (July 30) about 2.5 months later, where it still showed "pending review" and I was slowly losing it.

Checked FT (again) for advice, and called the Canadian Nexus processing center as suggested because anything beyond 1 to 1.5 months seems excessive based on reports. Lady said she would resend it to the verification department in case my application was forgotten, and advised to call back tomorrow as she agreed it was taking longer than usual. Checked GOES website about half an hour after the call (you never know!) which showed conditionally approved! Better yet, I was able to secure an interview tomorrow in YUL.

Just wanted to thank FT! Who knows how long I would have waited uselessly otherwise...

okazon69 Jul 30, 2014 12:07 pm

Canadian Nexus processing center confirms that applications processed in Montreal are waaaaay behind, and not to worry.

natechuckbass Jul 30, 2014 6:08 pm


Originally Posted by mapelle621 (Post 23282148)
Applied May 11, checked for updates a few times a week until today (July 30) about 2.5 months later, where it still showed "pending review" and I was slowly losing it.

Checked FT (again) for advice, and called the Canadian Nexus processing center as suggested because anything beyond 1 to 1.5 months seems excessive based on reports. Lady said she would resend it to the verification department in case my application was forgotten, and advised to call back tomorrow as she agreed it was taking longer than usual. Checked GOES website about half an hour after the call (you never know!) which showed conditionally approved! Better yet, I was able to secure an interview tomorrow in YUL.

Just wanted to thank FT! Who knows how long I would have waited uselessly otherwise...

Congratulations :) did you receive any email notifying you there is a change in GOES?


Originally Posted by okazon69 (Post 23282693)
Canadian Nexus processing center confirms that applications processed in Montreal are waaaaay behind, and not to worry.

Can I ask you where you get this info from? Thank you :D

sharon0791 Jul 31, 2014 4:39 pm

I applied June 6th for my husband, 2 kids and myself. Just got conditional approval today (July 31st) and have the interviews booked for Aug 15th (earliest appt time available was Aug 13th) for all 4 of us at the Blaine, WA office. Other locations in Vancouver didn't have availability until November and Seattle was late January.

iMedic Aug 5, 2014 7:14 pm

Had my interview at YYZ yesterday. went very smoothly; I was literally in and out in less than ten minutes! My parking was only $5 ha!

SeattleCP Aug 7, 2014 9:37 am

8-12 weeks now
 
I am a Global Entry Member that decided to get Nexus as well. I applied on 6/23 and have yet to receive any notification.

Called the processing center, and was told processing times are now at 8-12 weeks.

Ugh.

okazon69 Aug 13, 2014 4:28 am


Originally Posted by natechuckbass (Post 23284637)
Can I ask you where you get this info from? Thank you :D

See the other posts. You can call in to talk to someone.


Originally Posted by okazon69 (Post 23081117)
I asked at the NEXUS office at YUL this morning, and they mentioned that it could take up to four months (!).

The confirmation came yesterday! It has been over 3 1/2 months. Wow.

On the other hand, there are tons of available interview spots at both YUL and Champlain NY in the next week or two.

Djmanu Aug 13, 2014 12:23 pm

Applied on July 1st and still pending review ...
Should take around 6 weeks right ?

wbasc Aug 15, 2014 1:18 am

Like SeattleCP said, processing times are currently at 8-12 weeks, unfortunately.

sharon0791 Aug 15, 2014 2:50 pm

Approved today
 

Originally Posted by sharon0791 (Post 23290344)
I applied June 6th for my husband, 2 kids and myself. Just got conditional approval today (July 31st) and have the interviews booked for Aug 15th (earliest appt time available was Aug 13th) for all 4 of us at the Blaine, WA office. Other locations in Vancouver didn't have availability until November and Seattle was late January.

Had our interviews this morning. Arrived about 1/2 hour early and they took us right away. Interviewed all 4 of us together. The whole process took about 45 minutes including waiting. The questions were just to verify our information on our applications forms. My 16 year old son didn't bring his driver's license but fortunately it wasn't an issue. Remember to bring every possible piece of ID as they may ask for it. We then went to the Canada Customs office on the other side of the border and had our iris scans done and now we wait. Had to laugh the US Customs officer was so serious and the Canadian one was happy and chatty ;) Looking forward to getting our cards in the mail soon!

Mehdron Aug 19, 2014 1:42 pm

Applied 6/23. Approval today. First available appointments in Seattle early February. First available in Blaine, mid-October, Vancouver early December.

okazon69 Aug 19, 2014 4:24 pm


Originally Posted by Mehdron (Post 23389998)
Applied 6/23. Approval today. First available appointments in Seattle early February. First available in Blaine, mid-October, Vancouver early December.

As of right now...

Blaine Enrollment Center
Date:2014-08-24, Start Time:1215, End Time:1230

Vancouver Urban Enrollment Center
Date:2014-08-25, Start Time:1200, End Time: 1215

It definitely helps to keep checking!

krazykanuck Aug 21, 2014 9:24 pm


Originally Posted by Mehdron (Post 23389998)
Applied 6/23. Approval today. First available appointments in Seattle early February. First available in Blaine, mid-October, Vancouver early December.

Matches with what they're saying. I called today and was told processing times were currently 8-12 weeks.

natechuckbass Aug 22, 2014 4:10 pm

It seems like Canada is slowing the whole process down..... I was told I have passed risk assessment at US side and were waiting for Canadian side 10 days ago....

SeattleCP Aug 23, 2014 7:01 am

Update: I got conditional approval on 8/19. I got an appt at YEG on 11/9. I flew into YEG on 8/21 and decided to take a chance and walk into the NEXUS office. I politely asked if there was any last minute cancellations and could do my interview. There was, and they did. Now just waiting for my card in the mail...

The travel gods were looking after me that day.


Originally Posted by SeattleCP (Post 23325236)
I am a Global Entry Member that decided to get Nexus as well. I applied on 6/23 and have yet to receive any notification.

Called the processing center, and was told processing times are now at 8-12 weeks.

Ugh.



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