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Original Date Announced
March 26, 2020COVID-19: The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issues guidance to Designated School Officials (DSOs) and Principal DSOs stating that DSOs may electronically send Form I-20 by email to students instead of physically mailing the form due to COVID-19. SEVP will also permit DSOs and PDSOs to digitally sign the Form-I-20. [ID #977]
SEVP guidance on electronic form I-20Biden Administration Action: Approved/Retained
October 12, 2021SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20
This SEVP Policy Guidance recognizes that the use of electronic signatures and transmission of the Form I-20 due to COVID-19 reduced burdens on students, designated school officials (DSOs), and their respective institutions and avoided disruptions in enrollment and education. The new SEVP Policy Guidance formally adopts the use of electronic signatures and transmission for the Form I-20.
View DocumentCurrent Status
Fully in EffectMost Recent Action
October 12, 2021 Action: Approved/Retained SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20October 12, 2021Acted on by Biden Administration
Original Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: Non-Immigrant Visas: StudentAgencies Affected: ICE