Apparently there are new US entry requirements for Canadians staying in the US longer than 30 days (executive order issued earlier this week).

Any insights as to how this might impact Nexus/Global entry holders?

Starting Feb. 25, 2025, Canadians (and any alien coming to the US) staying l:eek:nger than 30 days have to register with USCIS. Details here. Regarding NEXUS specifically, that page also states this:

Aliens who have already registered include ... Aliens issued Border Crossing Cards.

Thanks for links. Read them twice. Seems to be silent on Nexus. Is there anywhere it says Nexus is a border crossing card?

It's not. A BCC is a specific card for Mexicans to ease crossing at the southern US border.

I94 should count. Not clear on the electronic ones and if the record has to exist for the current entry or if the historical one is still there. (I94 records are created even if you use nexus to enter.)

:eek:h my -- I had no idea about a BCC.

As mentioned it calls out fingerprinting as the requirement for registration; most if not all adult Nexus card holders are presumably fingerprinted. I don't believe my children are, but they are still under 14.

I94 does count. This clearly is not aimed at anyone entering the US legally, and by that I mean entering at a border crossing and presenting a passport or document to CBP that allows entry. I think we all know who this registration requirement is aimed at. If you read the link provided above, it says:

Most aliens in the United States have already registered, as required by law. However, a significant number of aliens present in the United States have had no direct way in which to register and meet their obligation under INA 262. In order that unregistered aliens may comply with their duty under INA 262, USCIS is establishing a new form and process by which they may register. No alien will have an excuse for failure to comply with this law.

Who has already registered?

Anyone who has been issued one of the documents designated as evidence of registration under 8 CFR 264.1(b) has registered. Also, anyone who submitted one of the forms designated at 8 CFR 264.1(a) and provided fingerprints (unless waived) and was not issued one of the pieces of evidence designated at 8 CFR 264.1(b), complied with the registration requirement of INA 262. Aliens who have already registered include:

• Lawful permanent residents;
• Aliens paroled into the United States under INA 212(d)(5), even if the period of parole has expired;
• Aliens admitted to the United States as nonimmigrants who were issued Form I-94 or I-94W (paper or electronic), even if the period of admission has expired;
• All aliens present in the United States who were issued immigrant or nonimmigrant visas prior to arrival;
• Aliens whom DHS has placed into removal proceedings;
• Aliens issued an employment authorization document;
• Aliens who have applied for lawful permanent residence using Forms I-485, I-687, I-691, I-698, I-700, even if the applications were denied; and,
• Aliens issued Border Crossing Cards.

This does seem to imply that Canadians who entered not at a land-crossing may actually be registered. Though it's not clear why. But if they aren't registered why does this explicitly call out visitors who entered at land ports of entry??

So apparently every snowbird is currently a law-breaker and there's no way for them to have complied with the law. What a well run government this country has.

You still are issued an I-94 when crossing by land if you crossed at an actual border crossing. I just checked the I-94 site now and all of my land crossings are there. Blaine, Lynden, etc. So those people would fall under the last sentence of the paragraph you quoted as they were issued an I-94 which is evidence of registration. Anyone can check their I-94 history here https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/history-search

Could Global Entry have better "brand recognition" outside North America?
With a trip planned to Canada in a few months, I'm wondering if I should upgrade from Global Entry to NEXUS. The main thing holding me back is the possibility that some countries outside North America might grant benefits to US citizens who have Global Entry, while forgetting about US citizens who have NEXUS. Is this a legitimate concern? I know it would be illogical, but I imagine trying to explain to an underpaid airport worker, through a language barrier, that NEXUS and Global Entry are essentially identical.

Like what benefits specifically?

Your concern is unfounded. You are a participant in both programs if you have Nexus. I have had Nexus since day 1 of the program and have never had any problem with any reciprocal program.

while I wish I could wholeheartedly agree, the language is very specific that Nexus members have ‘Global Entry benefits’ and not they are officially members of the program.

While I agree that in practice until now, it’s meant exactly the same thing, and that IMO, it should, if there was ever a time when officials will parse the language to change what that means (negatively), it’s now. While I really hope nothing changes, there is very little in relation to the US government right now that gives me confidence that this won’t change on a moments notice - potentially multiple times very quickly. Again, I really hope nothing changes, but let’s not pretend that things aren’t changing on a whim right now.

Ok, well all of the programs could be cancelled tomorrow on a whim.

CTV had an explainer published 10 March on their website.

Still silent on Nexus holders. Indicated the requirement coming into effect 11 April. Quoted a lawyer recommending that anyone currently in the US should “register”. Apparently there will be an online portal for that. So far no fee for doing so.