On March 31, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) announced the long-awaited reopening of U.S. NEXUS and U.S./Canada FAST Enrollment Centers in the United States. As of April 5, 2022, qualified new applicants for NEXUS – available for pre-screened Canadian Citizens entering the United States – and FAST – designed for truckers traveling between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada – may schedule an interview in the United States. And so long as they are otherwise eligible to enter the United States, they could appear at a reopened Enrollment Center as soon as April 19, 2022.
Enrollment Centers in Canada will remain closed indefinitely. Further, due to extensive backlogs CBP has discouraged existing NEXUS/FAST holders from scheduling appointments at this time. Nevertheless, CBP’s move to reopen Enrollment Centers in the United States will be a boon for eligible individuals who have been prevented from seeking these Trusted Traveler programs for more than two (2) years. With that, please do not hesitate to reach-out to our office if you have any questions regarding your eligibility for NEXUS, Fast, or any other Trusted Traveler programs.
