diff --git a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py
index 8a3b413ef6..6a1fe674fe 100644
--- a/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py
+++ b/lms/djangoapps/verify_student/views.py
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ from lms.djangoapps.verify_student.image import InvalidImageData, decode_image_d
 from lms.djangoapps.verify_student.models import SoftwareSecurePhotoVerification, VerificationDeadline
 from lms.djangoapps.verify_student.services import IDVerificationService
 from lms.djangoapps.verify_student.ssencrypt import has_valid_signature
-from lms.djangoapps.verify_student.utils import is_verification_expiring_soon, send_verification_status_email
+from lms.djangoapps.verify_student.utils import is_verification_expiring_soon
 from openedx.core.djangoapps.commerce.utils import ecommerce_api_client
 from openedx.core.djangoapps.embargo import api as embargo_api
 from openedx.core.djangoapps.site_configuration import helpers as configuration_helpers