How not to fail NEXUS interview | NEXUS interview questions
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- In our video today we will explain what is Nexus, and the process of Nexus interview. We will discuss possible questions you may expect to be asked during your Nexus interview with the US border officer. We'll give some examples on how not to fail Nexus interview and what strategy to have when answering the Nexus interview questions
Is NEXUS really the cheapest pre-approved traveler program? What would be the Interview Questions, How to Apply, and what are the Benefits of Nexus
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0:00 Intro
0:39 Prepare for Nexus interview
1:24 How to behave during Nexus interview and border crossing
2:49 Nexus interview questions
5:46 Steps after your Nexus interview
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Thank you for the info! I feel much better going into my interview
Glad we could help! Good luck with your interview and let us know if you have any interesting questions that we haven’t covered here - this may be helpful to other viewers;)
Well all went well. All I have to say is anticipate a long wait to cross the border so leave earlier than you think. It was a smooth process oh and fyi bring your birth certificate
My interview was very straightforward. With the US CPB officer it was super quick, he only needed to see my passport and drivers license. For CBSA, the officer asked if I have ever had fingerprints taken so I said yes for my PR application but what he meant was if there are any on file from a criminal record lol
But overall it was a very quick interview for something I’ve been waiting for 3 years to conduct (bc of pandemic) 😷
Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s good that you mentioned that fingerprints were for PR and not for other reasons😀
Were US CPB and CBSA in the same building or did you have to go somewhere else?
You betcha! Not only were the CBSA and CPB in the same building, they were in the same office and sat side by side to each other. This allowed them to resolve issues and clarify any technical questions quickly.
The close proximity is quite the contrast compared to how completely inaccessible it was for applicants over the last 3 years because of the pandemic just to get an interview to complete the final part of the NEXUS application lol
Me and my fiancè applied in June 12, 2024 and received an email on July 3, 2024 to schedule an interview. So quick! 3 weeks turnaround!
Will be going on August 8, 2024 at the border for the land border interview.
Good to hear you had such a smooth process! Was the interview scheduling easy as well? Did they have enough openings?
@@natashtepa yes! Interview scheduling was easy. Earliest date was August 6th but we decided to take the 8th instead since it’s our anniversary 🙂. So it would be a good day trip to the US that day!
@@EPICWILDETAILING what a nice way to celebrate your anniversary🥰 have a great trip!
thank you for thoroughly going over the nexus interview process. I have my interview on Thursday and this was extremely helpful!
I’m glad we could help! Good luck on the interview and let us know how it goes;)
Are you having it in the airport or at the land border crossing?
@@natashtepa im having mine at the airport. The 2 step process. On Thursday in Canada when I land. and then on Monday at a the US clearance location (in canada) before returning to the US. Will let u know how it goes!
@@javeriag1324 How was it? Where is the US Clearance Location in Canada that you referred to? I understood that I must travel via air to complete the second step.
@@Arthur-S it was pretty smooth. Straight forward questions
There is a nexus office at Pearson airport terminal 1. That was the first step. The second step is when i was leaving Canada, i did the interview as i was passing through customs. They take you to a secondary questioning location and do the interview there. Also pretty quick. Its just the waiting that takes a while.
Great info and well presented!
Thank you very much! Are you thinking of applying for Nexus as well?
Very helpful.... Thank you.
Thanks for watching! Glad you liked the video:)
My interviews were brief, simple and straightforward. No problems at all. But that was a couple of years ago...I suppose things could have changed.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Was it with both Canadian and US officers?
@@natashtepa Yes,it was in Vermont at a US border station that was literally a two minute walk from a Canadian border station. The US official was first,then the Canadian official. Not at all complicated and didn't take long.
I had my nexus interview today in Port Huron, Michigan. I am a U.S. citizen and I only met with 2 CBP officers of the USA. The first one checked me in and explained the rules and policies of the program and the second questioned me about my application then took my photo and I was done.
Thank you for sharing your experience! It looks like you had a joint interview in one enrolment center.
How long did you have to wait for available interview slots at this location?
My interview is tomorrow!! I’m doing it in Detroit, tho I am not a fan of where they decided to place the buildings under the bridge lol
That’s where we did ours! And yes, the location is weirdly placed, it’s easy to miss the turn😬 so make sure to come with extra time just in case. And good luck! Let us know how it goes;)
@@natashtepaApproved! Very easy. Asked me why I wanted it (For Travel in the US) and then told me the rules and that’s basically it. Didn’t even have to talk to the Canadian Officer.
I have my interview tomorrow. Thanks for the info. I recently applied for my husband and put through his application last week. When I did it I’m not sure if I filled it in right. He was born in Hong Kong when it was under British rule. So he had ( it’s has since expired ) a British passport. When I was filling in his application , I didn’t even think about it and said he only had one citizenship. I can’t figure out if in fact, he does have a second citizenship. He has a Hong Kong birth certificate but he is not of Chinese descent ( he’s south Asian ). He’s not a citizen of Britain … so I’m thinking, he only has one citizenship (Canadian ). Can’t figure this one out.
Hi there! That’s a really good question! It can be tricky with the countries or territories that changed the name or jurisdiction. But in your case, I think you provided all information to the best of your knowledge. If your husband only has Canadian citizenship now, and doesn’t have UK citizenship, you stated everything correctly.
The officers might ask your husband about where he was born or whether he ever had other citizenships - in this case it would make sense to elaborate and tell them what you described here.
The interview is more of a conversation rather than a test of your application knowledge:) so answer the questions they ask calmly, be concise, don’t dive too deep into explanations - just a “question-answer” format.
Let us know how it goes! Good luck!
Good video
Thank you for watching!😀
I have a question, I am Canadian, living in Canada. I'm conditionally approved and I'm travelling to the US on April 20th, coming back to Vancouver on May 6th. Everywhere I read it's kind of conveyed that I need to take the Canadian portion of the interview and then the US portion. But I wonder if I can take the US portion first before I depart to the US, and only then, when I land back, the Canadian portion? That's because there are not appointments available for the Canadian portion before my next flight to the US. Thank you!
Hi there! I’m terms of order of interviews, it seems that Canadian part needs to go first before the US part.
You can also try to schedule a joint interview for both Canadian and US side at the same time - this can be done at land border crossings. This would be a location in US and would probably require a separate road trip for you, depending on where you reside.
Do you know your closes enrolment center?
Do you know if you traveling from Canada to Europe, could you still use the Nexus lane to go trough immigration?
Yes, you can do that with any destination. On Departure, just go to Nexus lane for security check. And on Arrival, you could go through eGates or Nexus lane.
Thank you for the video! I just applied for myself, my wife and baby girl.
It is really strange that I cannot submit a family application at once - I even needed to create an entire new account for each person including making a profile for my baby daughter with a different email address. - Is there a way to have all the interviews at the same time for the entire family? thanks
Hi there, Unfortunately, there’s no option to book an interview for the whole family through single process. There are several work around.
On of the solutions would be to book each interview through your individual portals, but for the adjacent time slots. When you arrive for your interview, you may ask the officers to conduct the interview for the whole family at the same, but it is up to the officer to decide.
You may also try to call in advance to your enrolment Center, but there’s no guarantee they will be able to do it for you🤷🏼
Let us know if any of these options work out for you!
Hi, Can you share how exactly can I schedule US interview appointment at a land location? The TTP website shows me that Blaine appointments full through Nov 30, 2024. But it doesn't show an active link to book an appointment.
You should have an invitation in your account, where you applied on the portal. You may also try accessing through Trusted Traveler Program website - there will be a directory called “Interview”->”Find and Enrolment Centre”.
Let us know how it goes:)
What if I'm renting for a short period so i didnt change my address on my ids and documents since its a short term residence? Do i need to disclose that or should I just say i still live at home as my permanent residence thats also on my ids and application
I believe you should follow your official documents and residence address. If your actual residence is not mentioned on any of your documents, there’s no reason to mention it on the application either
In the interview, if there’s an error with the information I provided (passeport and driver license), will they automatically refused my application?
Sometimes it takes a significant amount of time between initial application and the actual interview. And naturally, some information may change. If they find any discrepancies, they will ask to clarify the information or provide the new document if it’s been updated.
Thanks for the info. I and my husband are living in Canada and had retired recently. Probably we'll have more travel to USA so we think applying for Nexus is a good choice for us. However, my husband is Chinese and can only understand and speak simple English. Is it difficult for him to go through the interview?
Thank you for watching! As noted in our video, questions may vary from basic like your address and place of work, to elaborate like your travel history and details of your stay in a particular country. I would recommend you contacting the enrolment center you are planning to go to and ask if they will allow a translator (or for you to translate for your husband). Also, you mentioned that your husband is Chinese - does he have Canadian PR or Citizenship?
Yes, we both have Canadian Citizenship. Thanks for your advice. We'll take it into consideration. @@natashtepa
Thank you for the great, concise video.
Could my wife and kid (both non-Nexus members but Canadian citizens) accompany me for the Nexus Interview at one of the Canada Nexus Enrollment centers? If they can wait I can get my interview done.
Also, as a Canadian citizen, do I need to go through the 2 step process of interview?
Hi there, great question! Your family can come with you to your interview, but will most likely be asked to wait outside of the interview office. Also, I do believe it depends on location, so if you are concerned, you may give them a call in advance to check.
There are two steps of the interview: with Canadian and US border officers. You’ll have to do them both.
What enrolment center are you planning to have your interview in?
Thank you. The Lancedowne, Thousand Islands land enrollment center. Plan to do it on my next US trip, that's why I would have my family with me. I can get through the interview and continue my journey into the states for the family trip.
The interview dates are available to be booked online, so should I still call them?
The Nexus card applications for my family are still in process while I am at the interview stage.
@@DS-hz6mt I'm sure you should be fine with letting your family wait for you outside of the enrollment center. As long as they have proper rights/document to enter US (which they should be with their Canadian passports). Good luck:)
Hi, when I'm about to confirm my interview at the airport it said : "Reminder: By selecting "Submit", you acknowledge this is a two-step process and agree to conclude the process by conducting the U.S. interview when travelling by air to the U.S. at a preclearance location."
Does this mean I have to travel to the US on the exact day of my interview? Like book a flight? Sorry if this is a stupid question 😅
There’s actually three ways to do it:
1. Joint Canada/US interview in US land enrolment centre
2. Split interview in Canadian land centre followed by US land centre
3. 2-step interview in Canadian airport enrolment centre.
The 3d option is the one where you’ll have US part of the interview right before boarding your flight to US. I’ll include the link below where you can read about it in more detail. So make sure to choose the option that works best for you. And let us know how it goes! Good luck:)
www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/services/travel-voyage/prog/nexus/centres-eng.html
thx for the info :3
You’re welcome🙂 are you planning to get your nexus card?
That sounds better and puts my mind more at ease. I was reading somewhere online that it was more difficult for some people and a disaster.
Honest i dk why itd be hard for canadians unless you have a record of course, you americans are the ones allowed to have guns 😅
Thank you for watching:)
The program treats Canadians and US citizens equally and they do go through the same interview and background check. If there was no criminal record or prior violations. There shouldn’t be any issues in getting NEXUS card.
Are you planning to apply as well?
I have my interview next week in the us border
Good luck! Let us know how it goes:)
Hi, thanks a lot for the wonderful video. I have a question, I used to stay in Canada at the time I submitted my application so gave Canadian address as my home address. But I’ve moved to Troy, my wife stays and works in the Canadian address, whom I’ll be visiting often and staying there as well. How can I put forth this to the Officer? Thank you.
Hi there. Did you already get your interview invitation? If not, you may try to edit your application with you new residence address.
If this can’t be done, you should let the officer know at the interview that you address has changed. It’s not an uncommon practice, sometimes the application time takes several months (or in our case years due to Covid), and it’s natural that some original information you provided in your application may change, like travel history, work, or residency.
Let us know how it goes, and good luck!
@@natashtepa I received the interview invitation.
@@ashraj3302 as mentioned in the previous comment, you may address this during the interview itself. There’s nothing wrong with moving to a different location, life happens and I’m sure the officers will understand it:) good luck! And let us know how it goes;)
Hello, I have been given conditional approval, I booked an interview at Pearson airport Toronto, and inthe email confirmation they are stating that the booking is for the interview with CBSA only, the other half will be completed at pre clearance with US customs whenever I have fight to the USA, what if I am not flying to the US in the near future? I won't get approved until I fly to the US? or is there anyway I can do both interviews at the same day without actually flying to the states? any help would be much appreciated.
Completing the Pre-clearance interview at a US custom (USCBP) is part of Nexus application. I believe you have 5 years after the 1st interview at Pearson , to complete the pre clearance interview with US customs - and it has to take place at 1 of the 7 Canadian international airports.
@@chion918 My question is I want to have both interviews done at the same day, I am not flying via airport. I drive most of the time.
In this case you could possibly try to change your interview location from Pearson to any of the participating land border crossing locations. Nexus also has email address where you can reach out to ask further questions
For Americans seeking to get a Nexus card, we need to do 2 interviews on the same day? One with American and one with Canadian border agent?
There’s several ways you can do it. You can plan to do both interviews in the same land location one after the other. Or you can plan two separate interviews in two separate days and locations. It all depends on your logistics and travel plans. You should be able to see your options in your account on Trusted Traveller Programs System
Great video! Thank you!
@@ericleishman442 you’re welcome! Thanks for watching:)
If a person has an impaired driving charge from 2018 they will have a criminal record. Are there some criminal charges that are less severe than others? i.e. Is the person unable to have a Nexus card?
Hi Randy, I believe that a person can still qualify for Nexus card with no more than one criminal record in the last 5 years. They might have a more detailed interview with the border officer and how that goes can also effect the decision, but this shouldn’t discourage a person to apply
@@natashtepa Thank you. Finally found someone online with a straight answer . Helps a lot.
@@Randy-J I would still recommend contacting border officers or immigration lawyers for more information about this case. Best of luck!
I couldn’t find the pre clearance office in Winnipeg Manitoba. Wasn’t it through the immigration officer?
Where you coming for scheduled Nexus interview? Or you already have your Nexus card and were going through border security?
It’s on Pembina, ND. US and Canada Border
Do you know how long it takes for approval after interview?
In our case we received the cards in the mail within 10 business days after the interview. Have you already gone through the interview?
@@natashtepa yes, but its been two days since i didn’t get the approval for the interview. Don’t you get like a approval after the interview?
i was told i was approved at the end of my interview and to expect the Nexus card by mail in approximately 10 days.
Hi, I only have my Canadian passport but no drivers license, is there any other document they will ask for?
Hi there. They are asking to provide proof of address (where you currently reside). Drivers license is the common document for that. Alternative would be your Provincial ID card that also includes your address. Do you have this type of ID?
@@natashtepa no I don’t have a provincial card too, I only have an expired license.
Manju it's a Nexus card not Adhar card. Go renew your IDs, this ain't India, not everything has juggad.
@@UgotthiS28 you will need a second ID in addition to Canadian passport. And it has to be valid
@@strangeprotocol5435 Well Thanks for your advice and you have no idea about my situation and struggles, so please be kind with your words. God speed!
I’m in the United States and have my interview in Michigan! It’s in a few days. I have all documentation except a passport should that be okay?
I’m mainly going to see friends and unite with them after many years.
We’ve replied to your comment under another video. Passport is a mandatory document for nexus interview
My husband and our elementary-aged son and I all have our interviews next week at the same time. Will we all be interviewed together? Or will my husband and I be separated and our son go with one of us? I'm really nervous but I don't know why!
Hi there, if you booked your interviews from separate accounts, then you will have them with separate officers. It shouldn’t matter much though - if they are scheduled at the same time, you’ll be close to each other but will be talking to different people. This shouldn’t affect your interview results in any way. Try to be calm and answer precisely what they ask. It’s going to be like a conversation, all based on the information you provided in your application, so they won’t be asking something you don’t know:)
Best of luck and let us know how it goes!
Thank you!! I assume they won't make our kid interview alone, will they?? He's not even 7 yet. 😬
@@sunbakedbear they actually have a requirement that a minor needs to be accompanied by their parent. So if one you takes your child through an interview, it is totally acceptable.
@@natashtepa A few updates! We went today for our interviews (thanks for helping calm my nerves! It was a piece of cake). They took our whole family together but asked if it was okay that we were interviewed together or if we wanted to be interviewed separately. They DO require both your passport AND birth certificate now; this is a recent change and you must have both (apparently before they were letting people through with just a passport but now they're saying that's changed/changing). Also, if you've had a name change, they require the name change certificate, which also isn't stated on the website. (I thankfully took mine "just in case" as a last-minute grab as we dashed out the door!) They're now saying it's four weeks until cards will be shipped.
@@sunbakedbear Hi, did you mean birth certificate of the child? My son is 15 years old and not born in Canada? We have the interview coming up, so was wondering, and as usual I’m a bag of nerves
I mean ... It isn't hard is it?
It’s pretty straight forward. Just takes some time to be processed, but benefits of time saved at security checks are very notable! Have you already submitted your application or just planning to apply?
i think it was pretty easy. 10-12 mins - including the finger prints. but i can see it being intimidating for some, as the officer may be overly confident and speaks firmly (not rude) to you. i was told i was approved at the end, and afterward, i spent at least 3-4 mins asking him questions.
Mine was easy lol
That’s great! How long did it take you to be invited to the interview? And how much time did it take for your Nexus card to get delivered?
@@natashtepa mine took a month. Then two weeks