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860 Highway 137
Lansdowne, ON K0E1L0
Phone Number: +1 (613) 659-4030
Directions: CANADA TO ENROLLMENT CENTER - From 401 take Exit 661 to Highway 137 South, cross of the Canadian span of the Thousand Islands Bridge on to Hill Island. When you come off the bridge proceed to the CBSA Port of Entry. Duty Free is on the right, Park in the designated parking area on the left, where the Nexus signs are. NEXUS Enrollment Center is on the 2nd Floor of the CBSA Port of Entry. USA TO ENROLLMENT CENTER - Take Interstate 81 North to Canadian Border.(Note: Please allow time for CBSA inspection.) Once admitted to Canada , park in the designated parking area. NEXUS Enrollment Center is on the 2nd floor of the CBSA Port of Entry.
Notes: GLOBAL ENTRY APPLICANTS please report to Alexandria Bay Port of Entry (U.S. side) only for your interview. NEXUS APPLICANTS please report to CBSA Lansdowne first for your interview and then when finished please report to CBP Alexandria Bay for your second interview. Please bring a copy of proof of NEXUS appointment. Proof of Citizenship (BIRTH CERTIFICATE! Valid Passport, Enhanced Drivers License, Drivers License), PROOF OF EMPLOYMENT (Pay Stub, Company ID Card, etc) plus, ALL other documents you used on your application (Original Documents, NO Copies). PLEASE NOTE: If you have a CRIMINAL RECORD or a PARDON, you must bring the court documents or pardon paperwork with you.
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