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kyvr Jan 26, 2011 10:27 pm

Are you saying you're curious what someone with your full name, home address (which is the one on file with CBP/CBSA), and Nexus ID can do? @:-) If so, why not post them on FT and let me know how that goes ;)


Originally Posted by ls17031 (Post 15741814)
I've read both of the comments regarding the number printed on the card. Both of the cards I received had my number as well.

I'm curious to hear what you think anyone would be able to do with this number? Considering the biometrics and image recognition involved in the clearance process, I don't really think this number means much unless the person stealing it can also steal your iris and face.


cavitron Jan 26, 2011 10:32 pm


Originally Posted by clanum (Post 15740732)
I applied for my NEXUS card in December, and was conditionally approved late in Dec. I scheduled my interview on the GOES site for 1/3 at YVR. However, my flight to YVR was canceled, and the GOES site makes you call the enrollment center to cancel or reschedule an appointment. I called the enrollment site and the call goes to voicemail. I explained on the voicemail that I had to cancel the appointment and got no reply. I called again on 1/10, and also went straight to voice mail, with no reply and no change in the system.

I do know that you can cancel a NEXUS interview on-line if it's far enough in advance (24 hours I think). Did you try this before? I have done this and it worked fine. But it seems as though your interview was scheduled for a few weeks ago and you've missed it..is that correct? Did you try just booking another on-line?

hjohnson Jan 26, 2011 11:27 pm


Originally Posted by sstackho (Post 15742642)
OK, this TDC thing for land crossings is annoying. I'm not quite sure why a Nexus card means MORE work for the traveller, yet here we are. :td:

How else is the government going to get its pound of flesh out of your wallet?

Anhow, the reality is that if I am traveling alone (which is about the only time I can actually use the nexus lane) and have something to declare, I just go through the regular lane.

ls17031 Jan 27, 2011 12:36 am


Originally Posted by kyvr (Post 15743877)
Are you saying you're curious what someone with your full name, home address (which is the one on file with CBP/CBSA), and Nexus ID can do? @:-) If so, why not post them on FT and let me know how that goes ;)

How would the result be different from what I can read on your phone bill? Please expand, what could be done? You're were referring to a postcard mailed to your home address, now you speak of posting it on the internet. I don't see the connect.

blondee_yvr Jan 27, 2011 1:16 am


Originally Posted by mkjr (Post 15739459)
I WAS told by YYZ CBS agents to do this since with a TDC they must charge tax versus the regular line where they "may" charge tax.

I do get grief but only if I show my NEXUS to cross. I no longer do this. NEXUS to go down and Passports and regular line to come back - mostly because of the stuff we buy.

Can you get away with a Canadian citizenship ID instead? My passport expired last month.

Does anyone know if you go through a land crossing to the USA, can you board a flight within the USA (domestic) with your citizenship and Nexus card as ID?

tomh009 Jan 27, 2011 5:24 am


Originally Posted by blondee_yvr (Post 15744495)
Can you get away with a Canadian citizenship ID instead? My passport expired last month.

Does anyone know if you go through a land crossing to the USA, can you board a flight within the USA (domestic) with your citizenship and Nexus card as ID?

Yes, a Canadian citizenship card will get you into Canada.

And a Canadian driver's licence is generally enough ID to board a US domestic flight.

ssconfiguration Jan 27, 2011 11:25 am


Originally Posted by tomh009 (Post 15745112)

And a Canadian driver's licence is generally enough ID to board a US domestic flight.

It is indeed. Canadian driver's licenses are in the TSA's list of acceptable ID. As far as I know, these are the only foreign drivers' licenses that the TSA will accept. If you are a resident of some other country then you probably need your passport in order to board.

B1 Jan 27, 2011 11:59 am


Originally Posted by blondee_yvr (Post 15744495)
Can you get away with a Canadian citizenship ID instead? My passport expired last month.

Does anyone know if you go through a land crossing to the USA, can you board a flight within the USA (domestic) with your citizenship and Nexus card as ID?

Your Nexus card is supposed to be sufficient - but wait - if your passport is expired then your Nexus card will link to the database that will indicate that the passport is expired and therefore the Nexus card is also not valid for entry. So the answers are no, no and no. Citizenship i.d.'s are not a valid item for admission - that's why you need a valid passport. If you try it anyway, please post the results. Good luck!

FriendlySkies Jan 27, 2011 12:00 pm


Originally Posted by blondee_yvr (Post 15744495)
Can you get away with a Canadian citizenship ID instead? My passport expired last month.

Does anyone know if you go through a land crossing to the USA, can you board a flight within the USA (domestic) with your citizenship and Nexus card as ID?

As long as the TSA clerks don't lie to you, you can definitely use the NEXUS card for US domestic travel.

blondee_yvr Jan 27, 2011 3:47 pm


Originally Posted by FriendlySkies (Post 15747680)
As long as the TSA clerks don't lie to you, you can definitely use the NEXUS card for US domestic travel.

How would I be able to prove they're lying?


Originally Posted by B1 (Post 15747666)
Your Nexus card is supposed to be sufficient - but wait - if your passport is expired then your Nexus card will link to the database that will indicate that the passport is expired and therefore the Nexus card is also not valid for entry. So the answers are no, no and no. Citizenship i.d.'s are not a valid item for admission - that's why you need a valid passport. If you try it anyway, please post the results. Good luck!

On my Nexus profile I had BOTH my passport and my citizenship card. The citizenship card obviously never expires.

The other day, I went to the US and I didn't have a problem in the Nexus lane but the Agent may very well not seen that my passport expired. I called up Nexus Canada and I was told you didn't need it - travelling by car. I also asked about flying within the US and I was told I did need a passport. When I called Seatac and Bellingham Airport (a common hub for us) I was told only valid ID like drivers license is required. If I am travelling internationally then I need a passport.

Also, from CBSA website which is still confusing:
http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/whti-ivho/doc-eng.html

http://img826.imageshack.us/img826/5241/captureaqm.jpg

clanum Jan 27, 2011 4:44 pm


Originally Posted by cavitron (Post 15743904)
I do know that you can cancel a NEXUS interview on-line if it's far enough in advance (24 hours I think). Did you try this before? I have done this and it worked fine. But it seems as though your interview was scheduled for a few weeks ago and you've missed it..is that correct? Did you try just booking another on-line?

You can not reschedule the interview online if it's within 24 hours of the scheduled time. Unfortunately, when I discovered that my flight was canceled, it was within that window already. So I called the Nexus office instead to cancel/reschedule and got the voice mail.

However, the good news today is that the YVR office called me back today and reset my status in the system so that I can schedule another interview online! However, my hopes of getting into the Ottawa office while I'm here were dashed - the next available time slot is 4/11/2011. Oh well, I'll just bide my time until then.

Shareholder Jan 27, 2011 5:31 pm

Got one of the post cards on Tuesday, then got a second identical one today. Same number over my name, but suggests their database needs a bit of work!

WestonC Jan 27, 2011 5:43 pm


Originally Posted by Shareholder (Post 15750082)
Got one of the post cards on Tuesday, then got a second identical one today. Same number over my name, but suggests their database needs a bit of work!


I received 2 postcards as well but they are not quite identical. The only difference is one says "Expand your NEXUS Benefits ....." and the other says "Expand your SENTRI Benefits.... "

Ace Cdn Jan 27, 2011 6:18 pm


Originally Posted by FriendlySkies (Post 15747680)
As long as the TSA clerks don't lie to you, you can definitely use the NEXUS card for US domestic travel.

Some of the TSA agents don't have a clue. I was going through the line at LAX on a domestic flight and showed my drivers license and she said I needed government issued ID. I told her it was but she would have none of it...good thing I had my passport handy.

2MM_Guy Jan 27, 2011 6:24 pm


Originally Posted by Ace Cdn (Post 15750333)
Some of the TSA agents don't have a clue. I was going through the line at LAX on a domestic flight and showed my drivers license and she said I needed government issued ID. I told her it was but she would have none of it...good thing I had my passport handy.

This is a more common occurence the further you are from the Canadian border.


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