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livebetter_travelmore Jun 11, 2016 2:55 pm


Originally Posted by Rirruto (Post 26747353)
How long has the wait been lately from online application submission to pending approval and ability to set an appointment? My family and I are going on 3 calendar weeks today (submitted 5/18). Was hoping to be able to set appointments for when we drive to Toronto in late July but not sure if that's possible at this point.

I already have Global Entry (GE), and initiated application to add Nexus on May 13th. My application is still showing "Pending Review". I'd hoped it would've been processed ahead of a recent trip to Canada -- just returned -- thinking that already having GE would make the process go quickly and that I'd be able to get my iris scan done on my recent trip (sigh). Hope it'll get processed this summer before my next trip north of the border.

invalyd Jun 13, 2016 5:23 pm

Sounds like no one who applied since mid May has been approved yet?

SnowDude Jun 13, 2016 6:10 pm


Originally Posted by invalyd (Post 26774034)
Sounds like no one who applied since mid May has been approved yet?

My wife was conditionally approved in three weeks (May 18 to June 6), but I applied before her and am still waiting. :(

seawolf Jun 14, 2016 8:19 am

I have two elementary school age kids who are GE members and applied for NEXUS 3 weeks ago. Still pending. Not sure what type of background check they could possibly be performing.

Rirruto Jun 17, 2016 7:40 am


Originally Posted by invalyd (Post 26774034)
Sounds like no one who applied since mid May has been approved yet?

Going on 4+ weeks (applied 5/18) with no updates for my family's 3 applications.

seawolf Jun 17, 2016 10:01 am


Originally Posted by Rirruto (Post 26791712)
Going on 4+ weeks (applied 5/18) with no updates for my family's 3 applications.

Same here. Applied MAY 23 and have been GE member for more than a year. Still no update.

invalyd Jun 19, 2016 9:04 pm


Originally Posted by seawolf (Post 26792386)
Same here. Applied MAY 23 and have been GE member for more than a year. Still no update.

Applied May 13 here, no updated yet.

seawolf Jun 22, 2016 10:56 am

Still no update from May NEXUS applications. Perhaps CBSA went on vacation.

The GE process time thread indicates people being approved in a timely manner.

TheBOSman Jun 22, 2016 11:50 am

Add me to the list of mid-May applicants still waiting at "Pending Review" for NEXUS.

sbeets Jun 22, 2016 1:59 pm

May app, no approval
 
Applied in May for my family of 5, and still says "pending review". Kids leave on trip July 25 and had high hopes since my local border crossings don't have a wait for interviews. I didn't expect this long of a wait for the initial review.

MSPeconomist Jun 22, 2016 2:54 pm


Originally Posted by seawolf (Post 26815529)
Still no update from May NEXUS applications. Perhaps CBSA went on vacation.

The GE process time thread indicates people being approved in a timely manner.

Timely processing now for GE? The processing time doubled or tripled during about the last month, as apparently they got lots of applications in response to the long lines for TSA security.

invalyd Jun 22, 2016 3:00 pm


Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 26816572)
Timely processing now for GE? The processing time doubled or tripled during about the last month, as apparently they got lots of applications in response to the long lines for TSA security.

My girlfriend applied for GE 2 weeks after I applied for Nexus. She got approval in a week, interview scheduled within a few days and already has her GE card in hand.
Meanwhile, I'm still pending review.

seawolf Jun 22, 2016 4:38 pm


Originally Posted by MSPeconomist (Post 26816572)
Timely processing now for GE? The processing time doubled or tripled during about the last month, as apparently they got lots of applications in response to the long lines for TSA security.

Last couple of entries in GE processing thread is about 3 weeks which is about the processing time 5 years ago. Not sure what the typical time is/was last couple of monthsyears.

1KChinito Jun 22, 2016 8:37 pm


Originally Posted by sbeets (Post 26816353)
Applied in May for my family of 5, and still says "pending review". Kids leave on trip July 25 and had high hopes since my local border crossings don't have a wait for interviews. I didn't expect this long of a wait for the initial review.

Welcome to FT. My stats for NEXUS

11 Jan 2016 Applied online
25 Jan 2016 Received conditional approval
6 Feb 2016 Interviewed at 1611 Main Street, Vancouver, B.C. after numerous searches. Initial appointment was 4 months out
12 Feb 2016 Received NEXUS card

With recent huge wave of new applications, it has been taking longer than my 2 weeks for conditional approval. I do have valid Global Entry which may or may not make a difference.

As long as you receive your conditional approval before 25 July, you can schedule your appointments ASAP. There is a short wait to receive your physical NEXUS card after you receive your final approval. Good luck and let us know your final result.

SnowDude Jun 23, 2016 9:10 am


Originally Posted by invalyd (Post 26816589)
My girlfriend applied for GE 2 weeks after I applied for Nexus. She got approval in a week, interview scheduled within a few days and already has her GE card in hand.
Meanwhile, I'm still pending review.

I am having the same frustration. I applied for NEXUS on May 16 and my wife on May 18. She was conditionally approved a week later and has her appointment. :(

I just called the CBSA line and the recorded message indicates the average processing time for NEXUS is eight (8) weeks!


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