Visa Obligations
Describe required enrollment level, attendance expectations, authorized employment limits, and reporting of program changes. Be specific about timelines for notifying the institution and consequences for falling out of status.
Using an International Student Visa Agreement establishes expectations between the student and institution, documents consent for information sharing under FERPA and immigration reporting, and reduces administrative ambiguity around visa maintenance. It supports compliance with ESIGN and UETA when executed electronically and with applicable privacy laws.
Educational institutions, international student services offices, sponsors, and exchange program administrators use this agreement to formalize visa-related responsibilities and communications.
Properly completed agreements reduce misunderstanding, aid SEVIS reporting, and provide documented consent for restricted information sharing under FERPA.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email and optional SMS code for signer verification |
| Signature Order | Student signs first; DSO and sponsor sign in sequence |
| Conditional Fields | Show travel authorization and address fields when applicable |
| Retention Setting | Save signed PDF and audit trail for institutional records |
Ensure the eSignature platform supports secure authentication, audit trails, and integrations with student information systems.
Describe required enrollment level, attendance expectations, authorized employment limits, and reporting of program changes. Be specific about timelines for notifying the institution and consequences for falling out of status.
State how the institution will report transfers, program completion, address changes, and unauthorized employment to DHS/SEVIS, including timeframes and responsible office or official.
Include explicit consent to share education and immigration-related records with sponsors, government agencies, and third parties when required for compliance or emergency purposes.
Specify tuition, fees, living expense obligations, refund policy, and sponsor liability. Clarify deadlines for payment and consequences of nonpayment affecting visa maintenance.
Address FERPA rights, permitted disclosures, data retention limits, and conditions under which health information may be shared consistent with HIPAA and institutional policy.
Detail acceptable signature methods (wet, electronic), required witnesses or notarization if any, and how long signed records will be retained and retrieved for audits.
Provide signed agreement at or before enrollment start.
Notify within 10 days of any U.S. address change.
Report transfers, program extensions, or early completion promptly.
Declare on/off campus employment and authorization dates.
Notify DSO immediately upon withdrawal or program termination.
| 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 | 7-day free trial | Varied | Varied | Varied | Varied |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |