Thanks, that's very helpful. What kind of proof did you show? Did it have to be a certified document from the court? And were you "conditionally approved" in GOES first?

It was a printout from the court's clerk breaking down what happened each day in court and all they wanted to see was what happened on the day of conviction (or plea). Yes, I was "conditionally approved" in GOES first.

Adding fingerprints for minors
 

So we had our interviews at YEG a couple weeks back for my DW and four minor children. Cards arrived in the mail yesterday so we're pretty happy about avoiding the lines next time we go through YYZ to the US. Of course they didn't want to do the iris scan or fingerprints.

I'm less concerned about the iris scan since, but I asked whether they would take the fingerprints for the kids under age 14 as this would enrol them in GE, and supposedly make it easier to transit to US in air mode rather than getting the big X. According to the Nexus website the fingerprints are voluntary for those under age 14 - so I "volunteered" to have their fingerprints taken. The US agent would not take them stating it was policy not to do so - even when I pointed it out from the website.

So here is my question, can we add the fingerprints for those kids under age 14 now and do I need an appointment to get this done or is it like the iris scan when you can just drop in? Am flying through YVR with the family and have a 2.5 hour layover. Would be nice to kill some time and see if I get a different response there.

I think you are correct with the "official" policy. They should have taken the fingerprints. You should be able to go back without an appointment to have them taken.

At the DUB preclearance, I saw a mother hold her 12 month old child and put his fingers on the scanner and it worked. So, guess it's possible for anybody to have his/her fingerprints taken.

Definition of 'employer'?
 

I expect that like many FT'ers, I don't just have a single employer, but when I look at the (paper) application form it is very firmly based in the idea of continuous employment with a single employer. In 2016 I had 5 'employers' (according to CRA and IRS rules) in 4 countries as well as 2 clients. In previous years the ratio has been reversed (give or take). It varies year to year. None of them are in any way contentious.

How should I report this on the very limited form? My H1-B applications (I'm up for my 5th renewal at the moment) allow much more leeway for explanation than the form on the Nexus page.

Thanks

Dr. PITUK.

When my kids first got their nexus cards at ages 3 and 5 back 2010, they did not have iris scans or fingerprints. This was before Nexus members were automatically eligible for GE. When we renewed them last year (ages 9 and 11), they got their irises and fingerprints scanned. The Cdn agents only concern was not the kids' ages per policy, but whether they would be able to do the iris scan. US agents had no problems taking their fingerprints.

The way it was explained during recent NEXUS enrollment is scanning of iris and/or fingerprint of young minors is not a problem. The problem is the profile captured is not going to be recognized shortly thereafter (months/years) due to growth.

We had children's fingerprints captured and verified during GE enrollment. When it came time to use GE kiosks 18 months later, the prints were no longer verifiable by the kiosk.

I'd put them all down.

Back in the paper application days, they used to tell you to attach an extra sheet of paper if you needed to add more than they had room for (I had to do that for addresses, and possibly employers, at one point.

On the online application, isn't there an ability to add additional fields for employers, addresses, etc.? Maybe only one allows you not to put an end date, but even so, I'd just leave the current month, and then you can explain at the interview if necessary.

Our 2 year old is Nexus, so obviously no iris or fingerprints yet.

It is a bit of a PITA to have to always talk to someone both ways. However, usually the lines aren't long since you can still go to the GE line anyway US-bound (go to the machine, get the X for baby, and then wait to talk to the guy), but also means I am much more flexible to bring in food, because I have to talk to someone anyway, and often, they don't even ask about that. Canada-bound, there's almost never anyone in line by where the kiosk is.

Thanks!

nexus interview -- expired pr
 

i am conditionally approved for nexus and I'm going to have the interview in February. However, my pr card is expired and the renewal is still in process. What can I do? Will a COPR work?

My children were 9 and 11 when they were approved and interviewed for Nexus. At the time, they only took iris scans of both children with no problems. On a return trip, I decided to pop into the Nexus office since we were at YYZ and inquired about GE and getting their fingerprints done (still at 9 and 11 years). The agent did them right on the spot...no interview time needed!
My children are happy to do GE every time we enter the US. They have never had a problem having their fingerprints scanned, and it has been 4 years now. The prefer GE over Nexus...it was difficult getting their iris scans done, and we often had one kid who always got the X!!! But now at 13 and 15, they don't seem to have any trouble. I would suggest popping in to the office when you happen to be at the airport and simply inquire again about getting GE fingerprints done...a different agent might be willing to do that process for you.

Interesting read on NEXUS application process.

According to this document, you should be carrying your citizenship document along with NEXUS card as membership card is merely a "trigger for accessing the relevant program’s database" and "is not an official travel document."

I live in Detroit & travel to Windsor (across the river) frequently & I only carry my Nexus card and have never been questioned about my passport.

But does one need an "official travel document" to travel between the US and Canada (as a US or Canadian citizen), or is any proof of citizenship and identity enough?

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