I'd like to add to this reply, mainly because advice in this forum when I got my Nexus (and GE) differed, and it is still worth re-sharing. While GE is "automatic" with Nexus it is NOT automatic if the US agent does not tick the right computer boxes, and several people here had trouble with that.

I followed the forum advice and asked the agent (actually went in without an appointment to the same enrollment center) to be sure my account showed I could use GE. The agent seemed happy to confirm (as if they'd been asked before), and I was fine. But there were older reports of Nexus folks having trouble being "eligible" only due to how agents had processed them. You also used to have to have a sticker, but AFAIK that's not true any more (I don't have one and use GE).

Good luck with it all.

I just had my flight yesterday. After using the NEXUS kiosk to declare that I had more than $10,000 (bank draft payable to my university) and after speaking with the US customs agent that the money was for tuition, he referred me to secondary inspection. :mad: I was there for about 20 minutes. You're right, they didn't make me fill any form. The guy at 2ndary inspection was nice, just asking me basic questions about the money and my school. But still, it was annoying to be sent to 2ndary inspection when the purpose of GE/NEXUS is to expedite border crossing for low-risk travellers.

Well, one of the things they reiterated during my indoctrination, er, interview was that the NEXUS/GE program made no commitment or promise of any waiver of inspection or screening, i.e., MY purpose of getting it was to expedite border crossing, but that is not THEIR purpose. Their purpose is to collect security related information about travellers ahead of time, and this often does expedite processing. But when you step outside conventional boundaries, or step on a random number, it reverts to closer examination. Look on the bright side -- how often are you crossing with $10,000 or more? Most of the time, it WILL be expedited. And unless you had a control sample, a travel companion who used the non-GE line, you don't know for sure the civilians didn't take more than 20 minutes. My travel party certainly did the time I did NEXUS and they waited in the regular line. In the end, it's still worth having NEXUS/GE. Good luck in your school term!

eye surgery and nexus
 

Had my nexus since the beginning of the programme. Not sure if anyone has had this but....recent cataract surgery has led to implants in both eyes. I no longer wear glasses. Does this affect the eye scan and would I have to have it done again?

Welcome to FT.
The quickest way to see the collective experience of people with that issue is to use the "search this thread" link above and search for the word "cataract" and check those posts and the ones that followed in response.
The NEXUS scan is an IRIS scan, and the lens shouldn't have changed the iris, but that's not a guarantee. Have a look at what others have experienced (using the search suggestion) and be sure to come back and report what happens when you try it yourself.
I would imagine if you DO have problems with your "new eyes", it will be simple to resolve with getting a new benchmark scan taken.

I just had Lens Replacement Surgery ; exact same surgery as cataracts, but used for vision correction.

I fly to the US next week. Global entry going in, but I will use Nexus coming back.

Send me a PM a week from Saturday, and I'll let you know what I learned.

Hi, my girlfriend and I have been dating a couple years and I finally decided to apply for a nexus (she's Canadian) I'm American. We live near Vancouver BC/Bellingham WA if that matters


I applied back in Oct (Oct 10th I want to say)

Still pending review. Any one know if this is longer than normal or are they backed up still? I applied and paid through the GOES site.

Thanks,

Mike

Should be soon - typically 8 weeks is about what it takes.

Incidentally, don't lie, but I would not mention you are dating cross border unless specifically asked during the interview. That could be considered high risk (wrongfully of course, but they have their thoughts on what is likely to make one of you do something illegal) and they may deny you.

When they ask why you want it just say it's for personal trips to visit friends (which is true . . .)

Yeah hopefully soon, thanks

Hello Helpful Nexus Forum Folk,
Been around here since well before I got my Nexus, which I've had for about 18 months now. Things in my life are changing and while I did my due diligence research on the GOES website etc, I cannot find answers to my questions and I do not have the documents given to me at enrollment on hand. Hoping some of you can help with answers:

1. I need to change my address, and might change my drivers license, but the only thing I can seem to do on the website is change a "mail to" address. Do I need to go into an enrollment center for address change? If so, what do I need to take? (I can't believe this wasn't in the Nexus FAQs I read, but there ya go...) I'm assuming a new D.L. means yes I have to show it to them. Also can it be a GE enrollment center rather than Nexus?

2. I use GE all the time but rarely am crossing the US/Canada border these days. Can I keep Nexus if all I want is GE?

3. I will be moving overseas, and hope to keep GE but can't determine if I will still be eligible.

Anyone with related experience or better GOES research skills than I, your help would be greatly appreciated!

Edit to add: I have searched this forum and the search brought up similar questions but few answers. I do get that permanent address change seems to necessitate a visit, but not documents needed.

Hello
I was unable to locate the place in the thread where my question may have been answered, so my apologies if this has been answered already.
I just got married and would like to change my last name. That being said, I have heard that it has been difficult to get the name change on Nexus done fast enough and it is recommend to wait until renewal.
Can anyone share their experience?
Thanks,

1. I got three different answers to the DL issue. Transiting YYx, I was told that they no longer update DLs. Calling my enrollment center (Whirlpool Bridge), I was told I needed to come in personally. Calling the toll-free number on the NEXUS "Contact Us" page, the helpful CBSA agent updated my DL, and it now shows correctly in GOES. Regard GE centers, I have found MIA, ATL, and DFW all unable to help with NEXUS issues (even issues that should be common to both systems via GOES).

2. Yes. Although I intended more trips to Canada, I haven't crossed the border since I got NEXUS.

3. There used to be a 3-year residency requirement, but that seems to be gone. Plus, that was "resident", not "citizen". There doesn't seem to be anything saying an expat can't have NEXUS or GE. I think the best option is to call for guidance, lacking any proper written direction.

Thanks so much, very helpful.

Especially glad to know about GE at DFW as that's where I am transitting next. I'll call the 800 number as you did after I change DL etc and report my results once I've done that.

The NEXUS contact numbers are on this page:

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/menu-eng.html

Of note, the DFW GE staff were very nice, and the enrollment center wasn't very busy. They just weren't able to sort out what needed to be done. YMMV. Also, they are outside the security checkpoint, so you have to allow time for that.

^ Thanks again, super helpful!