I . General 一般性问题
1. What is the Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)?
什么是签证更新电子系统(EVUS)?
EVUS is the online system used by nationals of China holding a10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 (visitor) visa periodically to update basic biographicinformation to facilitate their travel to the United States. In addition to avalid visa, such travelers will be required to complete an EVUS enrollment tobe admitted into the United States.
签证更新电子系统是指持有十年有效B1/B2,B1或B2(访问者)签证的中国公民所使用的个人基本信息在线定期更新系统,以协助其赴美旅行。除了有效签证以外,上述旅客必须完成EVUS 登记,以便获得许可进入美国。
2. How do travelers use EVUS? 旅客如何使用EVUS?
As of now, there is nothing Chinese travelers need to do.Beginning in November 2016, Chinese travelers will need to go online and updatetheir information in order to comply with EVUS requirements.
As the system is developed and the launch date gets closer, theU.S. Government will ensure that information about the EVUS process is readilyavailable. More information will be provided regarding how to make entry intothe United States as easy as possible.
目前为止,中国旅客尚无需使用此更新系统。按照 EVUS 要求,自 2016 年 11 月起,中国旅客需要开始使用此更新系统在网上更新自己的个人信息。
由于系统正处于开发期,发行日期也日趋临近,美国政府将确保向公众提供有关EVUS流程的信息。届时会提供更多信息让旅客知道如何能够尽可能便捷地入境美国。
3. Can someone else update information in EVUS on a traveler’s behalf?
其他人是否可以代表旅客在 EVUS 更新信息?
Yes, a friend, relative, travel industry professional, oranother third party may submit the required information to EVUS on a traveler’sbehalf. A third party may also pay related fees on behalf of the traveler.However, the traveler is responsible for the truthfulness and accuracy of allinformation submitted on his or her behalf.
可以。朋友、亲戚、旅游行业专业人士或其他第三方可代表旅客向 EVUS 提交所需的信息。第三方可代表旅客支付相关费用。但旅客本人应对代表其提交的全部信息的真实性和准确性负责。
4. Will EVUS enrollment be required for admittance into the United States?
进入美国是否需要登记 EVUS?
Starting in November 2016, yes. The Governments of the UnitedStates and China entered into an arrangement on a reciprocal basis, to issuevisitor visas with 10-year validity. The arrangement recognized that travelerswould be required to periodically complete an online form updating theirbiographical information. Completing this form will help facilitate theadmission of Chinese travelers into the United States.
是的。自 2016 年 11 月起即需要登记。美国政府和中国政府就签发十年期旅游签证做出了双边互惠安排。该协议规定旅客须定期完成在线表格填写以更新个人信息。此表格的填写将有助于加快中国旅客入境美国。
5. Do other countries have this requirement? 其他国家是否有这项要求?
This requirement is new. The U.S. Government expects that thisrequirement may be applied to additional countries in the future.
这是一项新的规定。美国政府预期在未来可能将此要求适用于其他国家
6. When will this new requirement take effect? 这一新要求何时生效?
Travelers holding 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas will begin usingthe system in November 2016. Before that date, travelers holding 10-year B1/B2,B1 or B2 visas may travel to the United States without any further action. Allother travelers with valid visas may travel to the United States as they donormally, regardless of the date.
持有十年 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 有效签证的旅客将从 2016 年 11 月开始使用此系统。在此日期之前,持有十年 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 有效签证的旅客尚无需使用EVUS系统即可前往美国旅行。所有持有其他类别有效签证的旅客可正常前往美国,不会受到EVUS启用日期的影响。
7. Will this affect current visa holders, new applicants, or both?
这是否对目前的签证持有人、新申请人或两者都有影响?
Both. Applicants who are holding valid 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2visas issued before November 2016 will have to enroll in EVUS to use theirvisas any time after the launch of the program. Applicants who receive 10-yearB1/B2, B1 or B2 visas from November 2016 onwards will have to enroll beforetheir initial trip to the United States. Enrollment for all applicants willremain valid for two years or until the traveler’s visa or passport expire, whichevercomes first. The visa holders will then have to update their information beforetraveling to the U.S. again.
两者都会受到本项新规定的影响。持有 2016 年 11 月之前签发的十年有效期 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证的申请者,必须在该规定生效后登陆 EVUS登记,方可使用签证。自2016 年 11 月起获得十年有效期 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证的申请者,必须在首次前往美国旅行前登记。所有申请者的登记维持两年有效,若旅客的签证或护照两者中有任何一者过期,EVUS登记的信息便失效。那么签证持有人必须在前往美国前再次登陆EVUS更新个人信息。
8. I just received a 10-year B1/B2 visa a few months ago. Will I need to obtain a new visa after I enroll in EVUS?
我在几个月前刚刚收到十年有效期的 B1/B2 签证。我是否需要在 EVUS 登记后申请新签证?
No, your visa remains valid. However, you will be unable totravel to the United States after November 2016 unless you have also enrolledin EVUS. Enrollment in EVUS is separate from the visa applicationprocess.
不需要,您的签证仍然有效。但是,如果您在 2016 年 11 月以后前往美国,必须先在 EVUS 登记。EVUS 登记和申请签证是不同的程序。
9. What is a B1, B2, or B1/B2 visa? How can I find out what visa type I have?
什么是 B1, B2,或 B1/B2 签证?如何确认我所持有签证的类型?
B category visas are visas for general business and touristtravel to the United States. Your Visa Class, or category, appears in the upperright-hand portion of your visa.
B 类签证为前往美国的普通商务和旅行签证。您的签证类别显示在签证右上角。
10. Where will travelers be able to find more information about EVUS?
旅客在哪里可以找到关于 EVUS 的更多信息?
The most up to date information will be found on
www.cbp.gov/EVUS.Please monitor this website for the most current information.
11. Is there a fee to update information in the EVUS System?
在EVUS 系统更新信息是否需要付费?
There will be a nominal fee to enroll with EVUS. The fee will beused to cover the cost of running the system. Fee information will be availablebefore EVUS enrollment begins.
在 EVUS 登记需缴付少量费用用于维护系统运行。EVUS 系统开始启用前,将会提供费用信息。
II. Completing EVUS Form填写 EVUS 表格
1. Who will need to comply with EVUS requirements? 哪些人需要遵守 EVUS 要求?
All nationals of The People’s Republic of China holding valid10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas who travel to the United States on a passportissued by the People’s Republic of China must comply with EVUS requirementsbeginning in November 2016.
从2016年11月开始,所有持中华人民共和国护照并同时持有十年有效期 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证的中华人民共和国公民前往美国时必须遵守EVUS 的要求.
2. How will this affect travelers from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau?
这项规定会对台湾、香港和澳门的旅客有所影响吗?
Anyone from these regions traveling on a Peoples Republic ofChina passport with a 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visa will be required to enrollin EVUS. Travelers using other travel documents, including Hong Kong SAR, MacauSAR, and Taiwan passports may continue to travel to the U.S. as they currentlydo.
任何从这些地区出发的持中华人民共和国护照并同时持有十年有效期 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证的旅客,都必须在 EVUS 登记。使用其他旅行文件(包括香港特别行政区、澳门特别行政区和台湾护照)的旅客,可继续按照目前的方式前往美国旅行
3. How will this affect Chinese nationals living in Canada who for many years have qualified for 10-year visas as landed immigrants of Canada?
这项规定对居住在加拿大多年且符合加拿大落地移民 10 年期签证的中国公民将产生何种影响?
Anyone traveling on a Peoples Republic of China passport with a10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visa will be required to enroll in EVUS, regardless ofcurrent residence.
这项规定对居住在加拿大多年且符合加拿大落地移民 10 年期签证的中国公民将产生何种影响?
4. What information does a traveler need to comply with EVUS?
旅客需要哪些信息以遵守 EVUS 的规定?
Each EVUS enrollment must contain the visa holder’s name, birthdate, and passport information as well as other biographical and employmentinformation.
每次 EVUS 登记都必须包含签证持有者的姓名、出生日期和护照及其他个人资料和工作信息.
5. Will the EVUS website be translated? EVUS 网站是否有翻译版本?
Yes, the website will be available in both English and MandarinChinese. However, all 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visa holders must answer the EVUSquestions in English.
有。网站有英文版和中文版。但是,所有十年有效期 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证的持有者必须以英文填写 EVUS 的问题。
6. How often does the traveler have to update information in EVUS?
旅客需要多久更新一次 EVUS 的信息?
An information update is referred to as an enrollment.Enrollments generally last for two years or when the traveler’s visa orpassport expires, whichever comes first. Chinese holders of 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas will need to update their information before they intendto travel to the United States (if a two-year enrollment has expired), or whenthey get a new passport.
每次信息更新视为一次EVUS登记。一次登记一般保持两年有效,若旅客的签证或护照两者中有任何一者过期,EVUS登记的信息便失效。持有十年有效期 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证的中国公民在前往美国旅行(如果两年期登记已过期)或获取新护照时,需要更新信息
7. Will the website be secure and private? 该网站是否安全或保护隐私?
Yes. The website is operated by the U.S. government and employstechnology to prevent unauthorized access to the information entered andviewed. Information submitted by travelers through the EVUS website is subjectto the same strict controls that have been established for similar travelerscreening programs as governed by U.S. laws and regulations.
是的。该网站由美国政府运作,并使用相关技术防止在未经许可情况下的信息查阅。旅客通过 EVUS 登记的所有信息都会受到美国法律的严格管控,就如同美国法律对其他类似审查系统的管理一样
8. What happens if a traveler doesn’t comply with EVUS requirements?
若旅客不遵守 EVUS 的规定会如何?
Travelers who carry a valid 10-year B1/B2, B1 or B2 visa in aPeople’s Republic of China passport, but who have not complied with EVUSrequirements may be delayed in their travel plans.
持有中华人民共和国护照并同时持有十年有效期 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证的旅客如不遵守 EVUS 规定,其旅行计划可能会被延迟。
III. Travel Planning旅行规划
1. Are current visas still valid? 当前签证是否仍然有效?
Yes, current B1/B2, B1 or B2 visas are still valid for travel tothe United States. Travelers do not need to complete an online EVUS form beforeNovember 2016. EVUS registration is a separate process than applying for avisa.
有效。当前的 B1/B2、B1 或 B2 签证对前往美国的旅行仍然有效。在 2016 年 11 月以前,旅客无需填写网上的 EVUS 表格。EVUS 登记和申请签证是不同的程序。
2. Do I need to complete a form or pay an additional fee today in order to travel to the United States?
如果我现在前往美国旅行,是否需要填写表格或支付额外费用?
No. Travelers do not need to complete an online EVUS form or paya related fee before November 2016.
不需要。在 2016 年 11 月以前,旅客无需填写网上的 EVUS 表格或支付相关费用。
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