US Waiver for Canadians

I asked a question about NEXUS (frequent traveller program) at the CBP Info Center and received a response in about 3 days.  As a Canadian with a criminal record, if I have an I-194 waiver, can I apply for and be granted a NEXUS card? Thank you for contacting the CBP Info Center. If you have a waiver, it is unlikely that you will be eligible for NEXUS membership based off of the general eligibility requirements and checks (ie: criminal background check).

As of today, people travelling to the United States by land or water will need a passport or other approved documents such as the NEXUS card used by frequent travellers, the Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card used by truckers, or one of the enhanced driver's licences offered in such provinces as British Columbia, Manitoba and Quebec. The rules are part of the U.S.-imposed Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative intended to enhance border security. Read the article: Tougher passport rules