Is there a penalty for not filing my new passport with NEXUS immediately?

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I visited the NEXUS office at the YVR airport and was told:

  1. There is no penalty
  2. Do not use your card for now but it indeed didn't expire.
  3. Your passport is not enough, you need your citizenship certificate as well. (Doh!)
  4. You do not need to schedule an appointment for this just go to the enrollment centre.

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Congratulations on becoming a Canadian citizen. While you won't be travelling through the U.S., you will be leaving and entering Canada, and depending on which Canadian airports are on your itinerary, your NEXUS privileges will save you time and grief (especially if they involve busy airport hubs). Why don't you call (or drop in to) your nearest NEXUS Enrolment Centre to find out how your specific circumstances can be accommodated? If you don't reach an officer by telephone, your call will be returned within 24 hours. While there's no penalty for not immediately filing your new citizenship information with NEXUS, you may be able to travel on your current NEXUS card (even though it displays your other citizenship) and your new Canadian passport. Depending on the time of your departure, if you arrive early enough at the NEXUS Enrolment Centre (you don't need an appointment), your information could be changed in time for you to use the NEXUS screening lanes, and the self-serve kiosks on your return. A conversation in advance will confirm exactly what documentation will be needed. Good luck and enjoy your trip. Here's a link to NEXUS concerning changes to citizenship information: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/contact-coordonnees-eng.html and contact numbers and hours of operation for NEXUS Enrolment Centres: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/location-eng.html

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