Proposed Expansion of Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS)

The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

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.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will be required to use this system?

The system applies to 'designated aliens,' which includes individuals in specific visa categories or holding passports from countries designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security.

How much will the visa update cost?

The fee will be at least $10.00 per use, though the Secretary of Homeland Security has the authority to adjust this amount to cover the full operating costs of the system.

What happens if I don't update my information?

Failure to comply or providing fraudulent information will lead to a notice of noncompliance and the revocation of your visa.

Why It Matters

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.

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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.

Department of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

otherElectronic Visa Update System Account“A new Treasury account for collecting visa update fees.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Consulted by the Secretary of Homeland Security for country designations.”Map →

personMr. Lankford“Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Homeland Security“The agency responsible for operating the EVUS system and collecting fees.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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