Nexus Card as a Travel Document

[ccaallvviinn]

Hello All -

I submitted citizenship application on Aug. 11, 2025 and just received the AOR email today. In my application, I didn't include my nexus card as a travel document, and I am wondering if I should now provide my nexus card to IRCC through webform.

The reason is that, during my eligibility period, I used the nexus card quite a lot when commuting between Canada and the US at land POE, which makes me wonder if the nexus card number (as travel document) was actually captured at the border, instead of my PR card or passport (both were not presented when using the nexus lane). As such, providing my nexus card may help the IRCC officer review my travel history and thus verify my physical presence.

On the other hand, providing a new document, especially if it is actually not relevant, may inadvertently delay the processing of my case.

So, I am facing the dilemma and greatly appreciate any insights / suggestion you all may have. Thank you!

 

[ccaallvviinn]

Any suggestions? Thank you for all your guidance!

 

[armoured]

So, I am facing the dilemma and greatly appreciate any insights / suggestion you all may have. Thank you!

There's no clear answer to what you're asking. IMO, a Nexus card is not a travel document, so I think you're okay on the main part of this (did you provide what was required).

Will it help / does CBSA capture the info under PR card only (is it linked properly) / does it match what the USA has? Don't know.

In my view, it won't harm to provide the Nexus card info to IRCC, but it is possible it could delay it somewhat. That said, it's most likely to have delays related to physical presence if you were cutting it close to begin with - which is the scenario in helping them find the info may be useful.

So you'll have to decide for yourself. Not advice, but if it were me, I'd provide IF I was cutting it close or concerned about the correctness of records (mine or CBSA).

You could also get complicated and apply for copies of CBSA entry/exit records using only your PR card and see if it captures everything. (This may also be useful if you have any concerns about whether your own records were complete)

 

[ccaallvviinn]

There's no clear answer to what you're asking. IMO, a Nexus card is not a travel document, so I think you're okay on the main part of this (did you provide what was required).

Will it help / does CBSA capture the info under PR card only (is it linked properly) / does it match what the USA has? Don't know.

In my view, it won't harm to provide the Nexus card info to IRCC, but it is possible it could delay it somewhat. That said, it's most likely to have delays related to physical presence if you were cutting it close to begin with - which is the scenario in helping them find the info may be useful.

So you'll have to decide for yourself. Not advice, but if it were me, I'd provide IF I was cutting it close or concerned about the correctness of records (mine or CBSA).

You could also get complicated and apply for copies of CBSA entry/exit records using only your PR card and see if it captures everything. (This may also be useful if you have any concerns about whether your own records were complete)

Thank you for your guidance! Very helpful.