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Originally Posted by uselessheadrest
(Post 10128753)
I was under the impression that as long as they're not commercial goods, and you declare it, you can bring back whatever you want....
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Originally Posted by flytor
(Post 10122647)
Got a letter from Nexus today indicate a new membership card to all NEXUS members with enhanced security features. Need to call 1-88-281-5778, or go to enrolment centre, or go online to confirm address. http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexu...nnees-eng.html
Received the same letter today. The new cards will contain the same high tech features as the new US passports, but I'm sure the TSA agent at PDX will still not recognize it as acceptable ID. (BTW I did post this on the TSA blog site so hope it might reach the management at PDX.) |
Originally Posted by phedre
(Post 10127141)
Next week will be my first time going through "regular" customs voluntarily - I'm bringing back a case of wine on my next trip which means I can't use the NEXUS line - at least that's what the Montreal staff told me when I called. Silly really, seeing as they have provisions there for you to declare overages.
This is gonna be painful. The customs line at YUL ALWAYS sucks on Thursday evenings. |
My Nexus Registration Experience
Hello
I applied online for a Nexus card through the GOES web site https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/ Took 2 weeks to get a letter to move onto the second step. I drove to the nearest Nexus office - 2 hour drive and completed the interview process. I was pleasantly surprised with the quick turn-around time and the friendliness of the custom agents at the ground location. Here is to hoping the traveling is as easy. My main routes will be through YYZ or YUL. Any experience on these routes, where the Nexus machines are located would be appreciated. Thanks Paul |
Originally Posted by croco
(Post 10151977)
Hello
I applied online for a Nexus card through the GOES web site https://goes-app.cbp.dhs.gov/ Took 2 weeks to get a letter to move onto the second step. I drove to the nearest Nexus office - 2 hour drive and completed the interview process. I was pleasantly surprised with the quick turn-around time and the friendliness of the custom agents at the ground location. Here is to hoping the traveling is as easy. My main routes will be through YYZ or YUL. Any experience on these routes, where the Nexus machines are located would be appreciated. Thanks Paul |
Originally Posted by Shareholder
(Post 10130531)
Received the same letter today. The new cards will contain the same high tech features as the new US passports, but I'm sure the TSA agent at PDX will still not recognize it as acceptable ID. (BTW I did post this on the TSA blog site so hope it might reach the management at PDX.)
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If anyone's interested, I can report on the exact length of the Nexus access lane northbound at Lacolle: 58 cars. :)
CBSA site was and is reporting a 2hr wait, but it took 40min to get to the Nexus access point, and it seems unlikely they're processing cars on an average of 1.3min each. =aw |
Originally Posted by phedre
(Post 10127141)
Next week will be my first time going through "regular" customs voluntarily - I'm bringing back a case of wine on my next trip which means I can't use the NEXUS line - at least that's what the Montreal staff told me when I called. Silly really, seeing as they have provisions there for you to declare overages.
Entering Canada All persons entering Canada by air must complete Form E311, CBSA Declaration Card. Proceed to the self-serve kiosk located in the Canadian inspection services area. Stand in front of the camera to have your irises captured. Follow the prompts on the screen and complete the entry process. You will then receive a self-serve kiosk receipt. The self-serve kiosk will direct you to the cashier for collection of duties and taxes owing, if applicable. Proceed to the baggage claim and then to the exit. Present your self-serve kiosk receipt and the completed CBSA Declaration Card to the border services officer. Unless you are directed to an inspection area or the cashier, you may proceed into Canada. Declaring goods If you are a Canadian resident returning with goods that you want to import for your own personal use, you may choose to report them by completing a CBSA Traveller Declaration Card (TDC) in advance and depositing it in the designated box located at the kiosk. Duties and taxes owed on goods that exceed your personal exemptions are automatically charged to your credit card number on file. If you do not choose the TDC option, the self-serve kiosk will refer you to the cashier to pay duties and taxes on the excess amount. If you are a United States resident with goods to declare, you may use the NEXUS self-serve kiosk for goods that are part of your personal entitlement. If you have goods that exceed your personal entitlement, you will receive a receipt that will refer you to a cashier for payment. |
Originally Posted by uselessheadrest
(Post 10052200)
Crossed back into Canada at the Peace Arch today and the crossing guard gave everybody a leaflet stating the same thing.
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Originally Posted by emcampbe
(Post 10131958)
the yul staff are simply wrong on this one! You can still use the nexus line just go to the kiosk but when you get the question about answering yes to any of the checkbox questions, answer yes. The receipt that prints out will have a code on it for the officers at exit to send you to secondary where they will deal with the wine and u can pay duty. I've done this before with dried fruit (didn't want to take any chances). My mom who is a shopper has also declared over her exemption several times this way and there has never been a problem. Of course YMMV, they always like to do things differently in la belle Provence.
Because the machine is absolute, if you're over your exemption, you're going to the cashier. If you're only slightly over your exemption, the customs agent has discretion to waive your overage and send you on your way (2/2 for me when I've been ~$200 over the 48 hour limit) |
Originally Posted by schreibsman
(Post 10179723)
strange, I crossed yesterday and got nothing. guess i'll just keep an eye on the mailbox.
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I had my wife and son go through enrollment yesterday and I believe they got the new cards upon enrolling, though I can't be sure. It's definitely different than mine, though I've had mine 2+ years now. Their's have the machine readable infomation on the back (similar to passports) and more details (passport number, expiry, etc.) printed on the front. No hologram though.
Have they been already isuing these for new users, or could this actually be the 'replacement'? |
Originally Posted by sweetpete
(Post 10190984)
I had my wife and son go through enrollment yesterday and I believe they got the new cards upon enrolling, though I can't be sure. It's definitely different than mine, though I've had mine 2+ years now. Their's have the machine readable infomation on the back (similar to passports) and more details (passport number, expiry, etc.) printed on the front. No hologram though.
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Thanks ... I didn't think it was. I guess they don't have them ready for new enrollments. I do recall they said to expect them in the 'fall' when I crossed at Point Roberts a few weeks ago so I guess we have some time to go.
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Nexus Experience - Blaine
I just received my conditional acceptance letter this morning. It arrived about 10 days after I sent in the application. I went ahead and scheduled an appointment, which I was able to get on Monday. (only four days) I actually had the day off today, so I decided to drive up to the Blaine office and walk in. Total time in the office (and they were busy the whole time) was only about 45 minutes...and this was with no reservation. I waited about 35 minutes to see the agents and spent about 5 minutes with the Canadian agent and 5 with the American agent. They asked the same exact questions, even though they are sitting 3 feet apart at the same desk. They do go over the regulations with you and emphasize that ANY minor infraction or thought of deception will result in the revokation of the pass. For example, if you have a jacket that isn't yours when you go through the Nexus lane and they ask you, that is grounds for them cancelling it.
As far as the new cards being issued...the Canadian agent did ask me to verify my mailing address because they would be mailing new cards in the late fall that offer more security features. Overall, this was a pretty simple process. It was not difficult or intimidating at all. |
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