So is the Nexus Program worth it? Well, it is worth it if you go down to the United States often. The luxury of not having to wait in a 1-2 hour line up cannot be overemphasized. How “often” you go can mean a few times a year or every month.

What is the purpose of NEXUS?

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.

Does NEXUS get you TSA PreCheck?

No. To receive TSA PreCheck®, you must include your Known Traveler Number (your CBP PASSID for Global Entry, NEXUS, or SENTRI members) in the appropriate field of your airline reservation, and the TSA PreCheck® indicator must be displayed on the boarding pass to access the lanes.