Applicant Identity
Full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, email and phone for direct communication and identity checks during visa processing.
Using a consistent form reduces processing errors, ensures required fields are captured for immigration review, and documents consent and authorization for data sharing. Consistent records support auditability under ESIGN and UETA and help HR coordinate with international student offices and counsel.
Clear role separation reduces duplication and prevents missing items that can delay consular appointments or SEVIS enrollment.
Full legal name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, email and phone for direct communication and identity checks during visa processing.
Passport number, country of issuance, expiration date and a clear copy of the biographic page for consular and SEVIS verification.
School name, program of study, program start/end dates, school SEVIS ID and whether the institution or employer is sponsoring documents.
Source and amount of funds, sponsor contact details, bank statements or affidavit of support references required for consular review.
Checklist for I-20/DS-2019, prior visas, transcripts, passport photo, English translations, and any institutional authorizations.
Signature blocks, date, and checkbox consent to share information with government agencies, counsel, and the institution for visa processing.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication | Email link | SMS code | ID verification |
| Conditional Fields | Show financial fields if sponsor = third party |
| Templates | Save approved form template for reuse |
| Notifications | Automate alerts to HR and advisor |
Ensure your provider supports ESIGN/UETA compliance, offers a BAA for HIPAA-covered information when needed, and can export signed PDFs with certificates of completion.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | Yes, 7-day trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes (BAA required) | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |
Export signed documents as PDF/A and a certificate of completion; provide a copy in DOCX if edits are required for institutional records.
Ensure the signed PDF contains an embedded audit trail or signature certificate to document signer attribution and timestamps.
Attach passport bio page, I-20/DS-2019, financial statements, institutional acceptance letter, and translations with notarized attestations as needed.
Store copies encrypted with access control and log access for audit purposes; keep production copies for required retention period.
Admissions collects the form with I-20 data and program dates
HR gathers employment sponsorship info and start dates