Nexus Renewal Information and Processing Timelines
Jan 31, 2019, 7:50 pm
#481
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: CLE
Programs: NEXUS, MileagePlus Silver, Frontier Diamond, IHG Spire, Marriott Gold, Hilton Diamond, Hertz PC
Posts: 264
Applied: October 10, 2018
Approved: December 5, 2018
I did not require an interview. Note that this is my first renewal. I renewed about 11 months out just to play it safe.
I remember getting an email with the initial application. I also didn't receive an email. I didn't even know I was approved until the new card arrived in the mail.
Approved: December 5, 2018
I did not require an interview. Note that this is my first renewal. I renewed about 11 months out just to play it safe.
I remember getting an email with the initial application. I also didn't receive an email. I didn't even know I was approved until the new card arrived in the mail.
Last edited by TWA884; Jan 31, 2019 at 8:26 pm Reason: Merge consecutive posts by the same member
Feb 1, 2019, 3:28 pm
#482
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 20
Just chipping in with my experience. I applied for my first renewal on 30 October, and the status is still pending review. My current membership is expiring on 26 October 2019, I applied almost the full year in advance, so I'm not too worried.
Interesting to see that applications are being processed also during the shutdown, some of them really quickly.
Interesting to see that applications are being processed also during the shutdown, some of them really quickly.
Feb 6, 2019, 6:26 pm
#484
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,441
From Trusted Traveler Programs - Frequently Asked Questions:
If you submitted a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 6 months after your expiration date).
Feb 7, 2019, 8:49 pm
#485
Join Date: Mar 2014
Programs: AS
Posts: 194
Anyways, thanks.
Feb 8, 2019, 3:12 am
#486
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,441
Feb 8, 2019, 7:48 pm
#487
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: YUL
Programs: Skymiles Silver Medallion
Posts: 955
Applied late December for my NEXUS renewal (expires in May). Still pending review. But when I went to log in to check the status today I noticed the following message has been added to the website:
I'm settling in for the long haul. Really shoulda submitted the renewal application earlier, but I just plum forgot.
The extended partial government shutdown has resulted in a substantial backlog of CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) applications and renewals.
Applicants for Global Entry (GE), SENTRI, NEXUS and FAST should expect significant delays in application processing times and limited appointment availability at TTP enrollment centers.
Conditionally approved GE members should seek to complete their GE interviews without an appointment upon arrival from an international flight at any of the 49 airports participating in CBP's Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) program.
Applicants for Global Entry (GE), SENTRI, NEXUS and FAST should expect significant delays in application processing times and limited appointment availability at TTP enrollment centers.
Conditionally approved GE members should seek to complete their GE interviews without an appointment upon arrival from an international flight at any of the 49 airports participating in CBP's Enrollment on Arrival (EoA) program.
I'm settling in for the long haul. Really shoulda submitted the renewal application earlier, but I just plum forgot.
Feb 11, 2019, 8:54 am
#488
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Grantham, NH
Posts: 530
Right after the government reopened, my partner managed to score an appointment at Derby Line VT. They said despite the low appointment availability that for normal interviews, they could easily handle 3-4x as many people, and were perfectly fine with walk-ins. So if you do get conditional approval and it's not too far to an enrollment center, you may try to roll the dice with a walk-in.
Feb 11, 2019, 2:05 pm
#489
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Posts: 4,105
Feb 11, 2019, 2:18 pm
#490
Join Date: Nov 2009
Programs: DL PM 1MM
Posts: 3,441
If you submitted a renewal application before expiration of your current membership, then you can continue to use your benefits until the renewal is finalized (up to 6 months after your expiration date).
Feb 12, 2019, 6:11 am
#491
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: Mississauga Ontario
Posts: 4,105
Go to the FAQ and click on "expand all". Then, use your web browser's find function and look for the word "expiration". As of today, the second occurrence of the word "expiration" is part of the following sentence:
Feb 13, 2019, 10:39 am
#492
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 19
So 2/3 of my renewal applications were quickly approved with no interview required
Applied Jan 29
Approved Feb 11 (10 business days)
The youngest kid needs interview but it was expected. She did not have fingerprints or iris on file from the first time as she was too young.
Going to try for interview slots in Edmonton but so far it has only shown "no appointments available for this location". Booked something random in Calgary for now to satisfy the booking an appointment within a month requirement but will check back periodically to see if Edmonton opens their appointment books again. Will likely do walk in on our next trip to airport if nothing pops up. I'm like 99% sure they only want the biometrics on file and not a real interview considering the older kid and both adults were approved without interviews already. Wonder if the Edmonton slots are truly all taken or just they have not gotten their US officers back up to full capacity here yet.
Edit:
Someone must have changed their appointment. A single slot for Edmonton opened up and I took it, it's not a great date/time though, will keep watching.
Applied Jan 29
Approved Feb 11 (10 business days)
The youngest kid needs interview but it was expected. She did not have fingerprints or iris on file from the first time as she was too young.
Going to try for interview slots in Edmonton but so far it has only shown "no appointments available for this location". Booked something random in Calgary for now to satisfy the booking an appointment within a month requirement but will check back periodically to see if Edmonton opens their appointment books again. Will likely do walk in on our next trip to airport if nothing pops up. I'm like 99% sure they only want the biometrics on file and not a real interview considering the older kid and both adults were approved without interviews already. Wonder if the Edmonton slots are truly all taken or just they have not gotten their US officers back up to full capacity here yet.
Edit:
Someone must have changed their appointment. A single slot for Edmonton opened up and I took it, it's not a great date/time though, will keep watching.
Last edited by QueBall; Feb 18, 2019 at 8:21 pm Reason: Edmonton appt opened up
Feb 14, 2019, 11:26 pm
#494
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: +61
Programs: SQ*PPS, QF-WP1 & LTG, VA-Gold, Marriott*LTT, Hilton*Gold, Accor*Platinum
Posts: 5,735
Got my APEC card during the last 5 year period... but I do live outside of Canada and since 2014 had been to 35 countries.
Applied 10 November
still pending review
~65 business days.
Given my card expires soon, I assume the 6 month extension is automatically given (and bring a print-out of this for anyone uninformed) so I can also use Global Entry and TSA Pre while I wait? I guess I can use APEC line instead of NEXUS when coming into Canada if I'm stuck with an expired card...
Applied 10 November
still pending review
~65 business days.
Given my card expires soon, I assume the 6 month extension is automatically given (and bring a print-out of this for anyone uninformed) so I can also use Global Entry and TSA Pre while I wait? I guess I can use APEC line instead of NEXUS when coming into Canada if I'm stuck with an expired card...
Last edited by shuuy; Feb 14, 2019 at 11:36 pm
Feb 25, 2019, 2:46 pm
#495
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: +61
Programs: SQ*PPS, QF-WP1 & LTG, VA-Gold, Marriott*LTT, Hilton*Gold, Accor*Platinum
Posts: 5,735
Called and got through to someone at the NEXUS office. A challenging discussion to try and get more information as it started with: "have you checked the website... as we don't have any more information than the website" ... but then
"current processing is 12 weeks minimum + 5 weeks for the US government shutdown" ..."the website may not be updated yet"
"Canada has made a decision and we're still waiting for the US decision" ... (and if Canada moves it to the US it implies it has been approved)
Hope others have a more straightforward experience!
"current processing is 12 weeks minimum + 5 weeks for the US government shutdown" ..."the website may not be updated yet"
"Canada has made a decision and we're still waiting for the US decision" ... (and if Canada moves it to the US it implies it has been approved)
Hope others have a more straightforward experience!