I am usually delayed at the Canadian border. What can be done?

8/16/2015 4:39:53 PM

Hopefully you can get the mistaken identity fixed before your trip. Here’s what you should do if it isn’t fixed.

Tell your bus driver that you may take extra time to process. Sit near the front of the bus. The driver will make sure you’re one of the first people in line, so you’ll minimize the delay on the schedule.

Don’t stress too much about being left behind. Neither the bus company nor the CBSA wants you to be stranded.

I frequently take buses back into Canada, with several companies. It’s quite common for the bus to wait for one last person finish processing, even if it means going behind schedule. The driver is aware of the passengers who are still being processed, and goes back to check up on them and get status updates.

Over dozens of trips, I can only remember a couple of times where someone was left behind. These were people who were going to need several hours to process, not 20 minutes. The drivers made sure the passengers would be able to board the next bus. (I suspect the bus company would get in trouble with the CBSA if they ditched their passengers at the border without making plans. The CBSA doesn’t want to devote staff time to dealing with stranded travellers.)

But, if it helps keep your mind at ease, bring some extra cash. Your worst-case, probably-not-gonna-happen plan can be to buy a seat on the next bus that comes through.

8/13/2015 9:40:17 AM

Actually there is a simple thing you can do – get yourself a NEXUS card. As it says, it “allows pre-screened travelers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada”. While part of the expediting means you can use dedicated lanes at borders, a NEXUS card also shows border guards that you have already been cleared, and is evidence that you are not the guy on their list. Show it at the border whenever you cross.

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