RELO NEWS
Designated classes of non-immigrant visa holders will soon be required to enrol in the new Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) before travelling to the United States, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced.
Foreign nationals travelling on a passport issued by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and a U.S. B-1/B-2, B-1 or B-2 visitor visa valid for 10 years will be the first group required to register for travel that takes place on or after November 29, 2016.
Beginning February 16, 2016, qualified German citizens can apply for membership in the Global Entry trusted traveller program, according to a Federal Register notice slated for publication next week. Successful applicants benefit from expedited immigration and customs clearance when they enter the United States through a participating airport.
Global Entry membership was previously open to a limited number of German citizens who participated in ABG Plus, Germany’s former trusted traveller program, through a pilot conducted in 2013.
Qualified U.S. citizens are now eligible to apply for membership in EasyPASS, Germany’s expedited entry program for pre-screened travellers.
