When I check for my I94 history it shows the travel records of both my previous passport and Canadian Passport correctly. This Travel Compliance link doesnt show anything as I believe its for any valid I94. This denial for my H1B happened like 5 years before.

I've searched all over and can't find a straight answer on this. Can we use the NEXUS kiosk/egates to enter Canada if we're bringing back permissible meat products within the personal use exemption and declaring them to the officer at the desk?

Yes.

I often declare food and they generally ask what. Last couple of times they didn’t even ask. I would keep it in my carry-on in the event they say note what you declare. Things can change on a moments notice. Avoids secondary and going thru any checked bags etc,

I apologize if this has been discussed in other NEXUS threads. What should be expect to be asked about at the interview as first time applicant? This is for children if it matters. TIA.

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I am not sure what they would ask children. Questions typically include, why do you want Nexus, why do you travel between countries, do you know what to do if you have items to declare, have you ever been arrested?

Double-checking: if I start an online renewal of my U.S. passport (planning to start it early, given likely staff cuts), which I understand cancels my existing passport, is my NEXUS card still valid for land crossings between the U.S. and Canada? No problem with them looking up the underlying passport? We would likely use a backroads crossing.

They asked mine the following
5y/o - Age, Address, Parents Names, what they like to learn in school
8y/o - destination on current trip, parents names and phone numbers

That is a very tricky question, I don't know what happens when renewal begins BUT Nexus only works at select locations and likely not a back roads area. I believe it should be possible if your entry accepts Nexus BUT the agent will likely ask to see your passport as well.

• Use self-serve NEXUS kiosks or eGates when entering Canada at 9 major international airports.
• Use dedicated vehicle lanes at 20 designated land border crossings.

That being said my child's renewal took 22 days from application to receipt in Jan 2025.

I think you are confusing whether the border crossing has a dedicated NEXUS lane with whether the NEXUS card is a valid ID for crossing the border. It is true that rural crossings probably would not have a NEXUS lane—they don’t get enough traffic to need one. But the NEXUS card is still an acceptable ID for crossing the land border into Canada or the US.

As to whether the NEXUS card would still be valid for a land crossing while the attached passport is being renewed, I would think so but have not tried it. However, I generally do not carry my passport when crossing the land border, and have never been asked for it. (Air travel is another thing; I do carry my passport and am nearly always asked for it, but have been successful at not showing it on multiple trips.)

I am not confusing this element. Nexus cards are always valid government ID but alone are not valid for land crossing without a valid Passport. It is in the terms of the program. Now it may be possible to explain to the border Force you lost your passport, but that is different from using a Nexus card with an expired passport. Subtle nuance being is the passport valid while in renewal and while it likely could be, it is also possible it is marked expired in a US CBP database.

"If you are approved to participate in NEXUS, you will receive a membership identification card to use when entering Canada or the United States at all designated NEXUS air, land and marine ports of entry. Remember to always travel with your passport and/or proof of permanent residence in case you are required to prove your citizenship or permanent residence status."

https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-t...ams/nexus/card

CBP's entry requirements for US citizens page disagrees, and was updated more recently (2024-07-15 vs 2023-06-21):
I suspect that the text you quote from the NEXUS card page was originally written early in the life of the program, when NEXUS cards were not considered proof of citizenship on their own; this changed in 2010 as both countries agreed to accept them in all lanes at all ports, not just those with dedicated NEXUS lanes. Cardholders who are permanent residents of the US or Canada but citizens of neither need to carry their passports and permanent resident cards but the poster in this case specifically mentioned renewing their U.S. passport which means that is not required. (US or Canadian citizens can get NEXUS cards without even having passports.)

Sounds good. Thanks for the clarity and research.

Seems like it should be fine.

As it’s old, even that last link says US Citizens and Canadians need to carry a passport by air, but we know that requirement also has been removed and is not required. I’m not sure exactly when that happened though

It is really worth noting that airlines may not follow the true rules with regard to Nexus or compliant ID and deny boarding, wrongly. This could cause a delay.

FWIW:
I renewed my passport with a name change and my Nexus was accepted throughout the horrible process. Ichecked first, though always find every border agent can (and sometimes does) have a different interpretation of any verbal rule, or even what's online at times. That said, once I had the new passport getting Nexus changed was equally difficult. Never had any problems crossing though, and I land cross pretty regularly (big and small borders, all eastern CAN/USA).