Subject: Re: NEXUS

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Subject: Re: NEXUS

Posted on: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 17:07:55 +0000 (UTC)

"\"Half-Canadian\"" wrote in message news:<10ek5a274cpbmff@corp.supernews.com>...
> "Jonathan Makepeace" wrote in message
> news:eb6c3e2f.0407051703.7e1aca56@posting.google.com...
> > 1.) Are NEXUS passes worth the bother? Do they actually get one over
> > the border quicker?
>
> It depends on how often you cross the border and whether the border crossing
> you use offers a Nexus lane. If you cross more than a couple of times a
> month (like I do), it is well worth it for the cost ($80.00 CDN for 5 yrs.)
> and the additional background and security checks that you are required to
> undergo before they will admit you into the program. Each crossing's Nexus
> lane has different operating hours, which may or may not be appropriate
> depending on your own schedule -- for example the Nexus lane at the Peace
> Arch crossing closes at 8 p.m. I have occasionally stayed in the US to meet
> a friend for a Friday night dinner date and missed the 8 p.m. deadline, then
> had to wait 1-2 hours in the regular line with all the weekend travellers to
> get back home into Canada. For regular daytime traffic, it's great and
> saves a lot of waiting in line.
>
> Keep in mind that they can (and do) randomly pull people aside from the
> Nexus lane for a compliance check, to make sure that you have all your
> documents in your possession and that you don't have undeclared merchandise
> or prohibited items (certain foods, alcohol, tobacco, etc.) in the car with
> you. One screw-up and you're out of the program for years (10, I believe).
> Also, unless the rules have changed recently, the program is only available
> to US and Canadian citizens.

Fair enough, no problem. Thanks.

> > 2.) Are they valid for specific ports of entry or can they be used
> > anywhere NEXUS is in effect?
>
> The Nexus cards are valid at any Nexus crossing, northbound or southbound,
> across the country.

That's good to know. I may be moving from one region where Nexus is
in effect to another.

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