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Daniel: Nexus is a Scam
Daniel recently wrote in:
I recently applied for both the NEXUS as well as the Trusted Traveler programs and had my background checked and cleared within a few weeks. This was followed by an in-person interview with a Canadian official at the Niagra Falls, Whirlpool St border crossing. The interview went well, and the Canadian officer told me I would receive my NEXUS card within a couple of weeks. I even received a briefing on the use of the card from a young lady who stared at me the whole time like I was a Bin Laden look-alike or a mass murderer just released from jail after serving a 45 year sentence.
A couple of weeks later, I get a message that my application was denied by Canada because I am not a ‘genuine visitor.’ What the hell is a genuine visitor? My Trusted Traveler application was also denied without any reason given.
Now they have my $50 as well as my fingerprints while I have nothing. To add insult to injury, I was detained for a full hour on the way back from Canada. I was physically pushed, bullied, asked various inappropriate questions, and the trunk of my car was wrecked.
Some security operation… I suggest that nobody apply for any of the trusted border crossing or traveler programs, as it is extremely difficult to be approved. I didn’t see a single car at the NEXUS gate when I was there, while the regular gates were backed up with long lines. I guess most travelers must be terror suspects.
Has anyone else had a similar experience?
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