Nexus application rules are changing for Canada and the U.S.
The Canada Border Services Agency is reverting to a two-year deadline for Nexus applicants to schedule their enrolment interviews. This change ends a temporary five-year extension that was implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why it matters
This policy shift impacts thousands of frequent travelers between the U.S. and Canada, requiring them to act more quickly to secure their membership benefits.
Changes are coming for Canadians who need to renew their Nexus memberships, according to the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), with shorter timelines to schedule required interviews.
The changes were detailed in a release Thursday.
Starting April 1, 2027, applicants will have up to two years to schedule a Nexus enrolment interview upon receiving a conditional approval.
Under the current requirements, applicants have up to five years to schedule interviews, which was a temporary measure put in place since the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA says.
Since the pandemic years, the agency says its enrolment interview capacity has improved, which prompted the change to the original two-year time limit.
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