Canada Border Services Agency Sets Two-Year NEXUS Interview Deadline
The Canada Border Services Agency announced that NEXUS travel card applicants who receive conditional approval must schedule their registration interviews within two years starting April 1, 2027, koreatimes.net reported. The policy change rolls back pandemic-era extensions that previously allowed applicants five years to complete the mandatory interview process.
NEXUS cards allow pre-approved, low-risk travelers to expedite border crossings between Canada and the United States using dedicated lanes at airports and land borders. The two agencies operating the program are the Canada Border Services Agency and U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Applicants must complete interviews with officials from both nations, which include fingerprinting and identity verification.
Transition Rules for Prior NEXUS Applicants
The Canada Border Services Agency stated that the return to the two-year window is possible because interview capacity has increased. Agency officials urge applicants who have not yet scheduled an appointment to do so promptly to prevent their applications from expiring.
Application Volumes Fall Amid Trade Tensions
Demand for the trusted traveler program dropped sharply in 2025. NEXUS applications fell by roughly 50 percent during the year amid ongoing trade friction between Canada and the United States, koreatimes.net reported.
Data from the agency shows that Canadians applied for NEXUS membership in 2024. That figure dropped to a lower number of applicants in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions About NEXUS Membership
How much does a NEXUS card cost?
The application fee is $120 USD. Membership remains valid for five years, and children are exempt from the application fee.
Do children need their own NEXUS cards?
Every traveler in a group, including children, must obtain a separate card and complete the application process.
Why did the interview deadline change?
The Canada Border Services Agency extended the window to five years during the COVID-19 pandemic to manage backlogs. The agency shortened the window back to two years as interview appointment capacity expanded.
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