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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Expansion of Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)
Record date · June 24, 2026
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What This Bill Does
Senate Amendment 6231 proposes to formalize and expand the Department of Homeland Security's Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS). The amendment would require specific visa holders to provide regular travel and biographical updates, establish a new fee structure for the system, and mandate annual reporting to Congress on compliance and visa status.
If enacted, this amendment would require certain international travelers to pay a fee of at least $10.00 per system use and submit recurring biographical and travel data to the Department of Homeland Security to maintain their visa validity.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Nonimmigrant visa holders
These individuals must provide recurring biographical and travel data and pay a fee to maintain their visa status.
Department of Homeland Security
The agency is tasked with managing the system, collecting fees, and reporting compliance data to Congress.
Key Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who will be required to use this system?
How much will the visa update cost?
What happens if I don't update my information?
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Formalization of EVUS
The amendment moves the Electronic Visa Update System from a regulatory framework established in 2016 into a statutory requirement with a dedicated funding account.
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