FAST Pass Service Options It may take between 1 and 3 months to receive a decision on your eligibility as a Trusted Traveler. Once you receive a decision you must book and attend a compulsory interview in order to complete the process.
How long does FAST card take?
FAST: Free and Secure Trade: program application
Service standard: Within 30 business days of receipt of a complete application, applicants are informed of their success in reaching the interview stage. Performance result: The CBSA informed 8,186 applicants and met the service standard 100% of the time.
How do you get a FAST card in Canada?
Sign in to your account. Complete the FAST application form online. Before you apply, make sure you have the following documents on hand to complete this process: proof of citizenship and admissibility (one of the following):
Who is eligible for FAST card?
Are You Eligible? U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, Canadian citizens, Canadian lawful permanent residents and Mexican nationals are eligible for Free and Secure Trade (FAST) membership. You must be 18 years of age or older and possess a valid driver’s license.
What do they ask in FAST card interview?
What is the purpose of your cross-border trade? Explain why you need the FAST Card and why you need to cross the border as part of your routes. Do you have a criminal record or immigration/customs issues? How much has your life changed in the last 5 years?
What are the benefits of FAST card?
Benefits of a FAST card
- Access to dedicated FAST lanes at the border for shorter lines and wait times.
- Faster and easier security checks at the border.
- Less hassle from border guards.
- Priority (front of the line) processing for Customs and Border Patrol inspections.
- Using your FAST card as proof of citizenship and identity.
Do I need a passport if I have a FAST card?
Under the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, FAST members who are Canadian or U.S. citizens can use their FAST membership card as an alternative document to the passport when entering the U.S. by land or water.
Do I need visa with FAST card?
If you are a permanent resident of either country, you are eligible to apply for a FAST Card if you permanently reside in the country you have PR status in. If you would normally need a visa to visit either Canada or the USA, you will also need a visa to be eligible for the FAST Card.
Is there a FAST track visa for Canada?
Start working in Canada faster through the Global Skills Strategy (GSS). We aim to process eligible GSS work permit applications within 2 weeks.
What is the difference between NEXUS and FAST?
NEXUS is a CBP program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk Canadian travelers upon arrival in the United States, while FAST allows expedited clearance into the United States for pre-approved, low-risk commercial drivers from Mexico and Canada.
How do you get a FAST pass for the border?
How to apply?
- Step 1: Pay Border Crossing services fee by clicking on the Pay Now button.
- Step 2: Click on the Print application button and fill out one application per applicant.
- Step 3: Send the form via e-mail to: [email protected] or fax: (305) 675-0780.
How long is FAST card valid for?
A card will not expire until the entire value has been used. Gift cards issued by a financial institution can include an expiry date or extra fees.
How do I activate my FAST card?
Activate Your FAST Card
When you have received your FAST Card, login to the TTP system using your login.gov profile. Once you have logged into your TTP account, you must accept the Terms and Conditions of using the system. Agreeing to these Terms and Conditions is mandatory every time you login to your TTP account.
Is a fast interview process a red flag?
Perhaps one of the most common job search red flags candidates observe is a hiring process that’s too long, too short, or has a general lack of consistency.
What are 3 strong interview questions you may ask at an interview?
Questions about the specific job
- What are your expectations for me in this role?
- What’s the most important thing I should accomplish in the first 90 days?
- What’s the performance review process like here?
- What metrics or goals will my performance be evaluated against?
How do I book an appointment for a fast card interview?
Book Your FAST Interview Appointment
Whether you apply for your FAST Card online or you send a paper application through the mail, you have to book your appointment through the US CBP TTP website. Enrolment centres do not accept bookings by phone. Struggling to use the TTP website? Call 1-855-760-0888 to get help!
Is FAST card effective?
It works very fast. It is also effective.
Where can I use my FAST card?
You can use your FAST Card at any US-Canada border crossing along the border to expedite your truck’s processing through customs.
What can I use instead of a passport to get into Canada?
Acceptable documents to denote identity and citizenship
- Canadian passport.
- Canadian birth certificate.
- permanent residence card.
- citizenship card.
- Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS) card or valid Certificate of Indian Status (CIS) card.
Can I drive to Canada with a real ID?
Q: Can I use my REAL ID card to cross the border into Canada and Mexico and for international travel? No. REAL ID cards cannot be used for border crossings into Canada, Mexico or other international travel.
What documents do I need to cross the US border from Canada by car?
If you are coming by land and is a citizen of a country eligible for the VWP, you are only required to have a valid passport.
CBP will accept:
- Canadian passport.
- Enhanced Driver’s License/Enhanced Identification Card.
- NEXUS, FAST/EXPRES.
- SENTRI enrollment cards.