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This document outlines the procedures for international students who have violated their F-1 visa status to apply for a reinstatement to their student status at Brandeis University. It includes information

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How to fill out Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status

1. Review the eligibility requirements for reinstatement of F-1 status.
2. Gather all necessary documents, including Form I-20, Form I-539, and supporting evidence.
3. Complete Form I-539 accurately and honestly.
4. Prepare a written statement explaining the reason for falling out of status and your plans moving forward.
5. Obtain a current letter from your Designated School Official (DSO) recommending reinstatement.
6. Compile all forms and documents into one package.
7. Submit the reinstatement application to USCIS before the 5-month grace period expires.
8. Pay the required application fee.

Who needs Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status?

1. International students who have fallen out of F-1 status due to factors such as academic difficulties, personal issues, or non-compliance with visa regulations.
2. Students who have been out of status for less than 5 months and wish to regain their F-1 status.

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What happens if F-1 reinstatement is denied?

Disadvantages/Consequences If reinstatement is denied you must be prepared to depart the U.S. immediately. Also if denied, the visa you used to enter the U.S. is automatically cancelled; you are permanently limited to applying for nonimmigrant visas in the future only in your home country.

What is student reinstatement?

Reinstatement is an option for an F-1 student who fails to maintain status and wishes to regain status without leaving the U.S. An F-1 student must be in status to be eligible for any benefits, such as work permission (including practical training), program extension, school transfer and adjustment of status.

How long does F-1 reinstatement take?

A reinstatement application can take approximately five to twelve months to be processed by USCIS. If approved, the student is reinstated and will resume active F-1 status.

How much does F-1 reinstatement cost?

A student may be eligible to apply for Reinstatement. This is an application compiled with ISSS and sent to USCIS, explaining the reason and extenuating circumstances for the loss of status, and requesting to have the status reactivated. The application cost is a $370 filing fee, and an $85 biometrics fee.

What happens if you lose your F-1 status?

When an F-1/M-1 SEVIS record is terminated, the following happens: Student loses all on- and/or off-campus employment authorization. Student cannot re-enter the United States on the terminated SEVIS record. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents may investigate to confirm the departure of the student.

What happens if F-1 reinstatement is denied?

If approved, the USCIS will send an approval notice. If the applicant has F-2 dependents, their status is automatically reinstated if the reinstatement is approved. If a reinstatement application is denied by the USCIS, the student will remain out of status and must leave the US immediately.

How much is the fee for F-1 reinstatement?

Payments for reinstatement fees: The $370 Fee can be paid in the online form once you file to USCIS after we give you the reinstatement I-20 -OR- If you file by mail, you will need a check or money order made payable to "U.S. Department of Homeland Security" in the amount of $370.

How can I reinstate my F-1 status?

Complete USCIS Form I-539 for “reinstatement” following USCIS instructions. Pay form I-901 SEVIS fee, if applicable (SEVIS fee is not required if applying for reinstatement and out of status less than five months). Submit complete application by paying the $370 application fee to U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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What is Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status?

Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status is a process that allows foreign students in the United States, who have violated the terms of their F-1 status, to regain their legal student status. This can occur when students fall out of status due to issues such as failing to maintain full-time enrollment.

Who is required to file Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status?

Students who have violated their F-1 visa status, such as not maintaining full-time enrollment or unauthorized employment, are required to file for reinstatement to regain their student status.

How to fill out Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status?

To fill out the Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status application, a student must complete Form I-539, submit a detailed explanation of the circumstances leading to their violation, provide evidence of financial support, and include documentation from their academic institution, along with the appropriate fee.

What is the purpose of Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status?

The purpose of Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status is to allow students who have lost their legal status due to certain circumstances to restore their eligible immigration status and continue their education in the U.S.

What information must be reported on Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status?

When filing for Reinstatement of F-1 Student Visa Status, students must report their personal information, reasons for violation of status, documentation of their current status, proof of enrollment, evidence of financial support, and any relevant correspondence with the USCIS.