Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 31514602)

One of my friends (a U.S. citizen) who's applying for NEXUS soon is planning to drive up to his sibling in Canada, and he's transporting boxes of stuff she owns up to her. I tried reading up about this, but I only saw stipulations about carrying commercial goods.

If he's going through the NEXUS lane with these boxes, what kind of declaration does he have to make for these boxes? In fact, what kind of declaration does he need to make driving into Canada even if he doesn't have a NEXUS card? Also, if you have a (relatively low-cost) present for someone, do you have to declare it?

Originally Posted by 1KChinito (Post 31517647)

When driving to Canada from U.S.A, NEXUS lane can only be used by NEXUS card holders.

Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 31514602)

One of my friends (a U.S. citizen) who's applying for NEXUS soon is planning to drive up to his sibling in Canada, and he's transporting boxes of stuff she owns up to her. I tried reading up about this, but I only saw stipulations about carrying commercial goods.

If he's going through the NEXUS lane with these boxes, what kind of declaration does he have to make for these boxes? In fact, what kind of declaration does he need to make driving into Canada even if he doesn't have a NEXUS card? Also, if you have a (relatively low-cost) present for someone, do you have to declare it?

Originally Posted by flyerCO (Post 31520213)

Technically you're not supposed to use Nexus lane if you're transporting someone else's property. It's been awhile but this issue was even an episode of the TV show about CBSA/CBP border crossings. (Border Protection I think it was called)

Originally Posted by miswip (Post 31530492)

I have been conditionally approved for Nexus [Current Global Entry member, expires April 2020 so in my renewal window]
The website says you need to SCHEDULE your interview within 365 days, other information says you need to COMPLETE your interview within 365 days. Anyone know which is correct?
Also, anyone have any luck walking into YYZ without an appt?

Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 31537255)

Next month I’m headed on a trip to the UK and Ireland, and one of the return legs is DUB-IAD through Aer Lingus.

Does the KTN for my NEXUS card have to be part of my Aer Lingus booking to be able to use the Global Entry kiosk at US preclearance in DUB?

Originally Posted by mistermap (Post 31537461)

No, the KTN only needs to be there for Precheck within the US.

Originally Posted by oreocookies (Post 31539663)

I'm an idiot, so I just want to confirm to be sure: Does having a NEXUS card mean I don't need my passport in both directions, i.e. from the US to Canada, and then back from Canada to the US?

Also, does anyone know if the NEXUS card will be sufficient as a replacement for REAL ID? My state is not issuing REAL IDs for our drivers licenses yet and I have a feeling it's going to be a cluster-you-know what of people getting them before the deadline next year.

Originally Posted by Nayef (Post 31539894)

Yes, it suffices as a REAL ID, though like anything expect the TSA and what have you to not recognize it every once in a while.

As for it being a replacement for your passport between the US and Canada, depends on the airlines and the agents. I think Air Canada and United accept Nexus cards but as I mentioned, sometimes an airline employee might not know anything about the Nexus card. I think Porter Air still mandates carrying a passport and I don’t know about other airlines.

Originally Posted by oreocookies (Post 31540087)

Thanks for the response. I should've clarified that I meant border crossing via the ground, either driving or walking to Canada from the US and back home!

Good to know on the REAL ID thing. I think my state is one of the last ones and I just got a new driver's license without REAL ID, so being able to wait will be nice, as long as my NEXUS application gets approved soon. Fingers crossed!