Are there any special instructions for signing the Form I-17?
The Form I-17 that you submit to the inspector during the site visit (or mail to SEVP) must be an original form (i.e., original signatures are required in all signature blocks on page 3 of the Form I-17 and pages 1 & 2 of the Form I-17A). Specifically, the owner, president, board chair, or head of the school must sign Form I-17, page 3 and Form I-17A, page 2. For public high schools, the signature must be that of the superintendent. The Form I-17A requires original signatures of the individuals listed as the Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) and all individuals listed as Designated School Officials (DSOs). If the same person is a DSO for multiple campuses, each Form I-17A for each campus to which that DSO is assigned must have that individuals original signature. Do not type or write any changes on this form. All changes must be completed electronically through SEVIS.
