Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) Fact Sheet
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November 2014, the Governments of the United States and the People’s Republic of China entered into a reciprocal agreement to issue visitor and business travel visas (B1/B2, B1 and B2) with 10-year validity. That same agreement recognized that travelers would be required to periodically complete an online form updating their information. This requirement is new, and is similar to requirements that nationals from 38 countries currently must follow before traveling to the United States. The U.S. Government expects that the EVUS program will apply to additional countries in the future.

EVUS is an online system that will be used by People’s Republic of China passport holders possessing a 10- year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa to periodically update basic biographic information in order to facilitate their travel to the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will begin requiring these travelers to have a valid EVUS enrollment before traveling to the United States starting on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Until November 29, 2016, 10-year visa holders may continue to travel to the United States without an enrollment.

The fee to enroll in the system will be $8, or approximately 53 RMB. The fee is used to cover the cost of running the system.

An information update in EVUS is referred to as an enrollment. In addition to a valid visa, such travelers will be required to complete an EVUS enrollment to be admitted to the United States. Enrollments generally last for two years or until the traveler’s maximum validity B visa or passport expires, whichever comes first. Chinese holders of 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas will need to update their information before traveling to the United States (if their two-year enrollment has expired), or when they get a new passport or visa.

Each EVUS enrollment will require the traveler to provide his or her name, birth date, emergency contact, passport information, and biographical and employment information. Travelers will also answer questions related to travel eligibility. However, a friend, relative, travel industry professional, or another third party may submit the required information to EVUS on a traveler’s behalf. A third party may also pay the EVUS fee on behalf of the traveler. The traveler is responsible for the truthfulness and accuracy of all information submitted on his or her behalf.

CBP expects to make EVUS available for early enrollments in mid-October, before the mandatory enrollment date. Once the system is available to the public, travelers holding 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas may enroll in EVUS to ensure they have a valid enrollment before November 29. Please check www.cbp.gov/EVUS for the latest information.

Travelers holding People’s Republic of China passports containing B1/B2, B1 and B2 10-year visas do not need to obtain a new visa. However, beginning on November 29, 2016, travelers will not be able to travel to the United States without an EVUS enrollment. Enrollment in EVUS is separate from the visa application process. Travelers who have not complied with EVUS requirements may be delayed in their travel plans.

Anyone traveling on a People’s Republic of China passport with a maximum validity (10-year) B1/B2, B1 or B2 visa will be required to enroll in EVUS. Travelers using other travel documents, including Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan passports are not affected by EVUS requirements.

Author： 　　　Source：dbw.cn　　　 Editor：Yang Fan