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Hi all, I've read a good amount of this thread, and been a long time anonymous reader. What a great forum.
I've an old (20+ year old Canadian criminal conviction, and I had an arrest (and charges nearly immediately withdrawn) from around 8 years ago. Since I've had a Canadian pardon/record suspension. I know the USA doesn't recognize Canadian Pardons/suspensions, though Canada does recognize USA pardons/discharges. I've applied for Nexus, Would their be any issue? Or does the US CBS just deny the second they see the first 4 letters of crim... If I was accepted into nexus, at the interview if I was asked, I don't see any point in lying. Some sources say to deny deny deny, as the question is loaded, but I think honesty is best policy. Should I volunteer the information and that I've been pardoned, or don't ask don't tell? It's all so confusing. Thoughts? Suggestions? |
You should definitely be truthful but also bring all the paperwork you can to show the disposition of each case as well as the details of the judgment 20 years ago. Regarding the arrest, the only issue I see is that it wasn't over 10 years ago and having had a conviction previously, they might consider it as too recent. Anyways, good luck, be honest and share the outcome with us.
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Just received following email:
Important Information for NEXUS Members This year, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will be making travel even more convenient by phasing out the paper CBSA Declaration Card (Form E311) for travellers arriving in Canada by air. What does this mean for NEXUS members? NEXUS kiosk display screens at all designated NEXUS airport locations in Canada are being updated to simplify the declaration process. Members will be prompted to respond to questions on the NEXUS kiosk screens that mirror the questions that were previously found on the paper CBSA Declaration Card. Why is this change being made? This change is being made to coincide with the upcoming launch of new Primary Inspection Kiosks that will expand self-service options to all international air travellers arriving in Canada. NEXUS members should continue to use their dedicated NEXUS kiosks, which are exclusively for their use and are designed to expedite their arrival to Canada. When and where will this change be made? Beginning late-March 2017, all travellers flying into the Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport will no longer be required to fill out a paper CBSA Declaration Card. The elimination of the paper CBSA Declaration Card will continue to be rolled out at other major Canadian airports across Canada, over the course of 2017-2018. Visit the CBSA NEXUS website for the most up-to-date information regarding where this automated service will be available for NEXUS members. Airline staff will distribute the paper CBSA Declaration Cards to travellers only if the airport is not equipped with the Primary Inspection Kiosks. If you are given a CBSA Declaration Card en route, please continue to fill it out. The CBSA is dedicated to modernizing and transforming the way it manages the border and is continually working to ensure that the NEXUS program remains convenient for our members. |
Those cards seemed like such an anachronism; nice to not have to bother with them anymore.
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Originally Posted by Kiraly
(Post 28053417)
Those cards seemed like such an anachronism; nice to not have to bother with them anymore.
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Originally Posted by MrJBoy
(Post 28040735)
Data Point -
I renewed my passport recently and updated my passport information at GOES website. I also sent email with copy of my NEXUS card (front/back) and Passport (cover/picture page) to CBSA and asked to update my passport information. I got a reply from CBSA the next day saying my passport information was updated. I haven't been to Canada since then, so I'm not 100% sure if it's really updated or not, however... BTW I live in the US. Also what's the current time frame for those with GE getting approved for Nexus? I know what it was when I converted, but that's been awhile. |
Originally Posted by flyerCO
(Post 28056101)
I thought updating in GOES, caused an update to CBSA records.
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Originally Posted by MrJBoy
(Post 28040735)
Data Point -
I renewed my passport recently and updated my passport information at GOES website. I also sent email with copy of my NEXUS card (front/back) and Passport (cover/picture page) to CBSA and asked to update my passport information. I got a reply from CBSA the next day saying my passport information was updated. I haven't been to Canada since then, so I'm not 100% sure if it's really updated or not, however... BTW I live in the US. |
Originally Posted by kilarney
(Post 28062234)
I am US citizen residing in the USA. I updated my passport in the GOES website. Since then, I have done numerous land crossings and one airplane trip originating in Canada to a foreign destination. I have had no problems whatsoever.
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Never mind.
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Data Point: I applied for me, husband, and daughter on Jan 20th. I just got emails sent late last night that my husband and daughter were conditionally approved. I have not been yet. :confused:
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Regarding declaration cards, got home to YVR last night and found the paper cards already phased out for NEXUS members. Declaration questions were on the kiosk and the receipt has been modified to remove the reference to presenting your declaration card at the exit. Asked two different CBSA officers who both agreed, no need to fill the card in any longer for NEXUS.
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US citizen here, was just conditionally approved for NEXUS today, and scheduled my interview for next Tuesday, 3/28 in Fort Erie.
I'll report back after the interview as to whether the US CBP asks about my criminal record (single misdemeanor conviction from 2006, which should make me eligible as it's been more than 10 years since the end of my suspended sentence). The only potential snag: when I went to the courthouse last month to obtain a copy of my conviction record, they advised me Virginia destroys all records related to misdemeanors once 10 years have passed. All they could give me was a form letter stating that fact, in lieu of a court record. I'm optimistic that I'll get final approval even without the court records, as FBI/NCIC fingerprint background checks on me do show the correct disposition of this case (had to resolve this years ago when my record showed the original arrest but no conviction--Virginia State Police updated the FBI as the court or local PD couldn't do it). |
Originally Posted by flyerCO
(Post 28056101)
I thought updating in GOES, caused an update to CBSA records.
Originally Posted by Kiraly
(Post 28056136)
It is supposed to work that way, and all the rules from CBSA say so. But in reality it doesn't. Let's all hope they get that fixed soon.
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Originally Posted by seawolf
(Post 28018459)
Kiosks at preclearance accept both NEXUS card and passport. Airlines check-in agent (with the exception of AirCanada) might balk at no passport and might require supervisor intervention.
Originally Posted by BTA
(Post 28018685)
Keep in mind you also have to use the same ID for both check in and boarding. I used Passport for checkin, and tried to board with only NEXUS card. Agent told me NEXUS is fine, but since I used passport earlier, she needed to see that. News to me...but okay.
Originally Posted by atsak
(Post 28019277)
Made up policy. Have done both ways (check in one then the other shown and vice versa), have had Nexus card flat out refused in US stations as ID by gate agents (American Airlines), also a made up policy.
Keep both pieces of ID with you, never know what you'll run into.
Originally Posted by JetLife
(Post 27938459)
I am a Canadian citizen with Canadian passport and a NEXUS. I flew to LGA and returned to YYZ last night. I didn't use my NEXUS to get into the U.S. as was with a companion that doesn't have one. I didn't provide my NEXUS info when I checked in at LGA to return to YYZ.
When I tried using the NEXUS kiosk in YYZ to clear immigration, it said something along the lines of "invalid membership" (I don't remember exactly). This happened after you look into the mirror. I thought my NEXUS may have been revoked but when I checked online I didn't have a message or anything. Any idea on why this was? Does NEXUS inform you online if you've been revoked or how do they inform you?
Originally Posted by hazcaddy
(Post 27957611)
It was Air Canada. Staff at both ends (YYZ and LAX) told me the same story.
Originally Posted by Kiraly
(Post 27967019)
A NEXUS card isn't always sufficient on its own for border officials, such as when a holder is a citizen of a third country, or when a Canadian passport holder has a work or study visa in his passport that must be presented. If you're a Canadian citizen going to college in the USA you'll need to ensure you have your passport with visa in it at all times when entering the USA. A NEXUS card on its own isn't enough.
There's no way for Air Canada to know for sure if someone with a NEXUS card also needs to be carrying his passport. My guess is that AC changed its policy once it had to pay to fly home enough NEXUS-only travelers who didn't bring their required passport/visa and were refused entry.
Originally Posted by Chancellor Todd
(Post 27912655)
So is the only time you would need an iris scan on file when you fly into a Canadian airport? In other words, when you fly into the U.S. you would just use the global entry method?
And if you didn't have it when flying into Canada, you would have to go through the normal customs procedure? I am about to book my interview and was wondering if I should take the extra step and do it at a Canadian facility. Thanks.
Originally Posted by Kiraly
(Post 27891269)
What you posted isn't contradictory. That says that you can't use the NEXUS card at GE machines at U.S. airports. The other info from CBP linked in mistermap's post says you can use the NEXUS card at GE machines at U.S. preclearance at Canadian airports.
Originally Posted by seawolf
(Post 27864807)
Officially only GE kiosks located at Canadian preclearance sites accept NEXUS. Passport is used at all other GE kiosks.
Originally Posted by Finkface
(Post 27865243)
And even then, I always get asked for my passport by CBP at the YVR pre-clearance when I hand over my printout. Every time. I have never not had it so I don't know how it would go down if I didn't. Yes, I know Nexus is a WHTI document, blah, blah, blah. I just don't want to test it with a CBP officer who is insistent upon a passport.
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