Probably, but it seems easier to just bring one's NEXUS card and reduce the need.

That is really good to know. I had wondered about that.

Don't give up hope. I did the same and was able to get an appointment two weeks out instead of the 6 months it originally offered me. I go in for my interview tomorrow.

Thanks for the info, how often are you checking GOES to see if another appointment slot opens up?

I must have checked hourly or even more frequently whenever I happened to be online. I'd log in, see appointments 3 months out at the various Ontario/New York border offices, and Pearson as well.

Then with a few days' notice, saw one open up at Rainbow Bridge, and took it. All in all, about 1 month from application, pre-approval, and acceptance into the program.

I have a friend who just applied, and I tell her to keep checking frequently and if it's urgent, take a half-day off and make that drive out of the city.

I just did this too. Approved online Dec 12, scheduled an appointment at YYZ for April 24 but kept checking every couple of days. Grabbed a cancelled slot on Jan 12 a few days beforehand and went in. It was dead! Agents were talking about how slow it was and how many no shows they had. I'm lucky though as I work from home I was flexible enough to take any time slot any day. So that obviously helps.

I wonder if you could just show up, ask if they had any no-shows, and take a slot?

just got my conditional approval
 

Applied on Jan 11,
Conditional approval notice: Jan 31 (+20 days)
Interview date: Booked on Feb 14 at WHIRLPOOL

Erie center was shown slots in Mid April
YYZ was shown slots in Mid June
Whilrlpool was shown slots in Mid March, then I booked the slot. The next open slot became in Mid April. 20 minutes later, one Feb 14 slot was released and I changed it. It was amazing how the interview slots works. :D

Polar Bear

I checked at least once a day, more if I remembered. Took about a week for a spot to open up in JAN when they were booking for JUNE in YVR/SEA.

Had the interviews today. Both interviews and iris scan took 13 minutes. Found out they aren't taking car registrations anymore (new to me). Looking forward to using the new card.

Yea I would be interested too. Have anyone been successful doing this?

As with everything, YMMV, but here is an earlier report:

I showed up during a layover last year and asked if there were any cancellations. They said I could wait and see if no one showed. This was at YVR. There had been some no shows in the morning but everyone showed up when I was waiting.

Well I'm definitely not suggesting showing up and bullying :p

But if you walk in, ask if there are any no shows, and if they could handle your appointment, and just be polite (that's the key!), I'm curious if they'd take you.

I guess if you're in the area, it can't hurt to try.

has anyone been taken in for secondary inspection from the nexus lane and have them say the supervisor will decide on whether or not to revoke your nexus?

why do you ask? Hypothetical or ?
(welcome to FT)