8 CFR § 215.23 - Definitions.

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title: "8 CFR § 215.23 - Definitions."
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title_name: "Aliens and Nationality"
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section_name: "Definitions."
chapter_name: "DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY"
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# 215.23 Definitions.

The following definitions apply for purposes of this subpart.

(a) *Covered alien.* A covered alien is a nonimmigrant alien who holds a passport issued by an EVUS country (as defined in paragraph (c) of this section) containing a U.S. nonimmigrant visa of a designated category.

(b) *Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS).* The Electronic Visa Update System (EVUS) is the electronic system used by a covered alien to provide required information to DHS after the receipt of his or her visa of a designated category.

(c) *EVUS country.* An EVUS country is a country that has been identified for inclusion in EVUS, through publication of a notice in the *Federal Register,* by the Secretary after consultation with the Secretary of State.

(d) *Notification of compliance.* A notification of compliance is a verification from CBP that a covered alien has successfully enrolled in EVUS. A notification of compliance is a positive determination that an alien's visa is:

(1) Not automatically provisionally revoked pursuant to 22 CFR 41.122(b)(3); and

(2) Is considered valid for travel to the United States as of the time of notification.