what is nexus 
nexus is a government sponsored trusted travelers program that allows pre screened u s and canadian citizens to expedite border crossings 1 u s and canadian citizens using nexus experience expedited border crossings into the united states and canada with less immigration and customs questioning nexus is valid for air land and sea travel and a nexus id can be used instead of a passport nexus also helps the u s customs and border protection cbp and the canada border services agency cbsa reduce travel risks by increasing the number of known safe travelers understanding nexusnexus members experience more efficient border crossings between the united states and canada through dedicated lanes airport kiosks and land and sea border checkpoints nexus members do not have to remove their shoes belts or light outerwear for airport security screenings and can keep their laptops and 3 1 1 compliant bag of liquids in their carry on bags nexus members can use the global entry and transportation security administration tsa precheck traveler programs without applying separately to each global entry members can use the nexus program to cross the border from canada into the united states without becoming nexus members however expedited crossing from the united states into canada requires nexus membership nexus applicants must pay a 50 fee usd or cnd rising to a 120 fee as of october 1 2024 2 all applicants must submit to a background check and a personal interview 3 if approved by both the united states and canadian governments applicants receive a nexus id card with their photo and radio frequency identification document rfid functionality the card is valid for slightly more than five years and can be renewed following the same procedure as outlined above the date of expiration is calculated from the next birthdate after the cardholder s last interview nexus participants can also have their irises scanned as an alternative form of identification at border crossings nexus is open to u s citizens lawful permanent u s residents canadian citizens and lawful permanent residents of canada individuals with a criminal history customs violations or immigration violations or who do not meet the criteria for admission to the united states or canada may not be approved for nexus either country can deny an individual s application but both must approve it you may not be eligible for participation in the nexus program if you 