Can I use the time spent in the USA to apply for Nexus?

[ImpatientAlligator]

I recently moved from the USA to Canada as a permanent resident and I have lived for more than 3 years in the USA as a resident on a work visa.
Can I use the time spent in the USA on a work visa to satisfy the 3 year requirement for Nexus? Or do I have to spend 3 years as a resident in the country that I'm applying from? The language here is a bit confusing

https://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/application-demande-eng.html

You must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada or the U.S., or a Mexican national who is also a member of the Viajero Confiable program. Permanent residents of Canada and the U.S. must have resided as legal residents of Canada or the U.S. for a minimum of three years before the day of application.

 

[nvteja]

Yes, you can. I was in the same situation as I applied for Nexus as soon as I moved to Canada after staying in the USA for 10 years. I got the card in 6 months.

 

[ImpatientAlligator]

Yes, you can. I was in the same situation as I applied for Nexus as soon as I moved to Canada after staying in the USA for 10 years. I got the card in 6 months.

Thank you so much!