To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes.
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Overview
This bill directs the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner to link the NEXUS application process for family members. Specifically, CBP must allow family members to schedule interviews together and offer joint interviews. There’s an exception for children under 14 years old who are part of a linked application.
Key provisions
- CBP must link NEXUS applications for family members.
- Family members can schedule interviews together.
- CBP may offer joint interviews to families.
- A child under 14 is exempt from individual interviews.
Who is affected
- Individuals applying for NEXUS membership
- Family members of NEXUS applicants
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Notable changes
- Previously, NEXUS applications were processed individually for each family member.
- This bill streamlines the process by allowing linked applications.
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