Summary
The author has been waiting nearly two years for their Nexus card application to be processed, despite the promised 39 business day turnaround, and is now facing a lack of available interview appointments, which is compounded by the inability to travel due to COVID-19.
Abstract
The author of the web content expresses frustration over the prolonged waiting period for their Nexus card, which they applied for with the intention of facilitating their frequent travels to Australia. The Nexus program, which offers expedited border clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers, has not met the expected processing time of 39 business days. The author's application was caught in limbo due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and although they have been approved for an interview, no appointments are currently available. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that the author cannot travel, yet the application fee was collected at the beginning of the process. The author's experience is shared in the context of a story inspired by another writer's similar experience.
Opinions
- The author believes the $50US investment for the Nexus card is worthwhile due to the frequency of their travel.
- The Nexus card is seen as a significant convenience, as it allows travelers to bypass long immigration lines at the airport.
- There is a clear sense of dissatisfaction with the extended processing time and the lack of available interview appointments.
- The author feels the situation is made worse by the travel restrictions imposed due to COVID-19.
- The author points out the unfairness of having paid the application fee long ago without receiving the service in return.
- The author acknowledges the inspiration for their story, indicating a sense of solidarity with others facing similar issues.
