Monitor your EVUS Application Status – The Easy Steps Involved

Since November 29th, 2016, citizens of China with 10-year B1, B2 or B1/B2 visas in People’s Republic of China passports will have to update their biographic details through the Electronic Visa Update System or the EVUS. They have to do this before they travel to the United States. This EVUS update needs to be done either every two years or while grabbing a new passport or B1, B2 or B1/B2 visa, whatsoever comes first. 

The enrollment for EVUS can be done through their official website – www.EVUS.gov and presently there’s no fee involved for EVUS enrollment. Till the time any fee is implemented, travelers can easily update this without having to pay any fee. 

Enroll in new EVUS (Electronic Visa Update System)

Any international visitor who is planning to visit the United States of America with a 10-year validity visitor visa should enroll in the EVUS. 

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are a Chinese citizen
• You already own an authentic Chinese passport
• You’re visiting the US for temporary purposes like leisure or business
• You should enroll in a new EVUS

WHAT DO YOU NEED:

• A genuine passport of China
• A 10-year full-term American visa
• Your contact details that comprise your current address in the US
• A visa from one of these types – B1, B2 or B1/B2

Checking the EVUS Registration Status – An easy task indeed

As we have already seen that enrollment for the EVUS is a rather straightforward process. Monitoring the status of this application is even an easier task as well. The traveler only has to utilize accurate details in order to check EVUS status in a hassle-free manner. The applicants will be given an enrollment number as soon as they sign up and it is through this number that they have to check the status of their application. 

The EVUS is usually linked to the passport and US visa of the applicant. For the citizens who are required to register with the EVUS before entering the US, it is important to enroll in EVUS in spite of owning a US visa along with a genuine passport. 

The registration for EVUS remains valid for a period of 2 years. Nevertheless, in case the linked visa or passport expires before this time, the registration automatically expires. In such cases, it is vital to renew the EVUS registration if you have an intention of traveling to the US. 

When you have to check your EVUS status, you can instantly know whether or not the registration is still valid by entering your registration number. On completing the EVUS application form, you get a unique registration number. In case you lose this number, you can recover it by giving your basic details. 

EVUS Status Check – How to utilize

Once you’ve registered successfully with the EVUS and got your registration number, you can verify the period of validity of the registration. This status check can be done when your EVUS registration is impending.

It is possible to check the status of the registration by just entering the following details:

• EVUS registration number
• Passport number
• Date of birth
• Visa number (B1/B2 or B1/B2 combination visa)

Without giving these details, it won’t be possible to check the EVUS status for keeping unauthorized access at bay. Your personal details will be safeguarded through encryption and hence there’s no question of being accessed by third parties. 

FAQ on EVUS

• What sort of questions are given on the EVUS form?

The traveler will have to write his name, date of birth, passport details, emergency contact, employment details and biographical information. The EVUS demands 100% accuracy and truthfulness. 

• Will I need EVUS enrollment for entering the US?

Yes, since 29th of November, 2016, you will! The United States Government and China signed an agreement where they planned to issue visitor visas that have 10-year validity. Periodically, travelers would have to fill out a form and keep updating their details in order to travel to the US. 

• Are there other countries that have to follow this?

No, the requirement is new. Nevertheless, the American government predicts that this requirement might become applicable on other countries too, in the near future. 

So, if you’re thinking of traveling to the US from China, make sure you register yourself with the EVUS in order to gain access to the country. Follow the steps mentioned above to check your application status. 

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