U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced today the launch of the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) website for early enrollments. Nationals of the People’s Republic of China with a 10-year visa will update their information every two years using EVUS.
EVUS is the online system used by nationals of the People’s Republic of China holding a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa to update basic biographic information to facilitate their travel to the United States.
Beginning November 29, 2016 nationals of the People’s Republic of China holding 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visas will not be able to travel to the United States without a valid EVUS enrollment. Until November 29, 2016 travelers may continue to travel to the United States without an enrollment.
EVUS enrollments are valid for two years or until the traveler obtains a new passport or visa, whichever comes first. CBP will not collect a fee for an EVUS enrollment at this time, but anticipates that an EVUS enrollment fee will eventually be implemented. Until the fee is implemented, travelers can complete their EVUS enrollment without charge.
Travelers can submit an EVUS enrollment at any time and will typically receive a response from the system within minutes a̦fter submitting their information; however, some responses may take up to 72 hours. CBP encourages travelers to enroll in EVUS when they begin planning their trip to the United States to avoid delays.
CBP operates an EVUS call center with Mandarin-speaking operators that travelers can call or email if they are experiencing technical difficulties or have questions about their enrollment. Travelers can contact the call center at 1-202-325-0180 or via email at evus@cbp.dhs.gov. The call center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but will be closed on U.S. federal holidays.
The latest EVUS information is available at CBP.gov/EVUS. To enroll, go to www.EVUS.gov.
