Can anyone get a NEXUS or FAST card?
No, it’s not automatic. The NEXUS and FAST programs were set up under the Smart Border Declaration and Action Plan. Both were designed to make it easier for low-risk, pre-approved travellers to cross the border between Canada and the U.S. The application process takes much longer than applying for a passport. Canadian applicants will be interviewed by American border protection officials. You will be fingerprinted during the interview. If accepted into the program, the officer will take a digital photo of your irises to verify your identity each time you enter Canada or the United States by air and use the self-serve kiosks. The officer will also take a digital photo of your face. A NEXUS card will allow you to use special lanes when you cross the border by land. You might not have to stop – but you might be pulled aside at random for more detailed questioning. FAST is similar to NEXUS in that it’s designed to expedite the process for frequent travellers. However, FAST is designed to k
