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Fast Card Overview

The Free and Secure Trade ( FAST) program is a border agreement between the U.S. Canada and Mexico. The FAST program allows known low risk participants (carriers, drivers, and importers) to receive expedited border processing and be able to use the FAST lane.

NEW SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL DRIVERS

On July 25, 2006 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced its intention to issue regulations requiring drivers licensed in Canada to have a valid FAST card. If you are a commercial driver licensed in Canada and you wish to transport eligible goods into the U.S. you require a FAST card.

As of November 25, 2009, FAST members can use their FAST card as proof of identity and citizenship to enter Canada in all lanes.

BENEFITS OF THE FAST PROGRAM

The FAST program is voluntary. The benefits for those that apply and are accepted include:

Reducing the information requirements for border/customs clearance
Dedicated lanes where available for greater speed and efficiency in the clearance of FAST border shipments
Reducing the number of examinations for FAST card holders
Crossing the border with accelerated customs and immigration processing
Providing added income as it will save hours waiting at the border
Transporting eligible goods for FAST approved carriers and importers.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF DRIVERS

Drivers applying to the FAST program may qualify if they:

are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or Canada;
are admissible to Canada and the U.S. under applicable immigration laws
are at least 18 years of age
have a valid driver's license
are of good character.

REQUIREMENTS FOR A FAST CARD

FAST is a clearance process for known low-risk shipments. Therefore, any truck using the FAST lane must be an approved carrier, carrying approved goods. The driver must have a valid FAST Commercial Driver Registration ID Card.

You may qualify to participate in the program if you are a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or Canada, age 18 or over and possess a valid driver’s license. You must be admissible to Canada and the U.S. under applicable immigration laws.

FAST CARD DENIALS

It is a disadvantage for drivers to be refused a FAST card. A driver can be eligible to enter the U.S. freely in a non-FAST lane but denied a FAST card.

The most common reasons for FAST card refusal are:

Providing false or incomplete information on the FAST application form
Conviction of a criminal offence for which a pardon or expungement has not been received
Violation of customs or immigration law which includes cabotage or interstating violations

Both Canada and the U.S. must approve the application. Ifthe requirements of both countries are not met, the application is denied.

There is an appeal process for a FAST card denial where the applicant is allowed to provide information to show why his FAST card should be granted. Just Pardons will assist in this process and obtain all the necessary documents for the appeal.

For further information contact us at 1-888-599-2999

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