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This document is a formal request for reinstatement of F-1 student status, addressing reasons for status violation, student's explanation of circumstances, and supporting documentation requirements.

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How to fill out Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status

1. Obtain the Request for Reinstatement form from your Designated School Official (DSO) or download it from the USCIS website.
2. Complete the form by providing accurate personal information, including your SEVIS number and the reason for your lapse in status.
3. Gather supporting documents, such as a letter of explanation detailing the circumstances leading to your loss of status and evidence of your eligibility for reinstatement.
4. Pay the required fee associated with the reinstatement application, if applicable.
5. Submit the completed form and supporting documents to your DSO for review and signature.
6. After receiving your DSO's endorsement, file the application with USCIS within the specified time frame.

Who needs Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status?

1. International students who have fallen out of F-1 status due to unforeseen circumstances or violations of their student visa conditions.

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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.

How do I regain my F-1 status?

There are two ways to regain status: apply for reinstatement or depart the U.S. and seek a new admission to the U.S. in F-1 status. The process to regain valid F-1 status can be challenging. We want to discuss your options with you.

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 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 do I need to reenter the U.S. F-1 student?

F-1 Travel & Re-entry Valid Passport – valid at least 6 months from reentry date. Valid F-1 visa stamp – If F-1 visa is expired, you will need to renew it at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country before returning to the U.S.

Do I need to pay the SEVIS fee again for a new I-20?

You need a new initial Form I-20 from a school and you need to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee. If you are a student who did not maintain status or you completed a previous program, you are no longer considered a continuing student by DHS. You need a new initial Form I-20 from a school and you need to pay the SEVIS I-901 fee.

Can I use an old F1 visa with a new I-20?

Check your F-1/J-1 visa. If your visa is still valid and unexpired, you may be able to utilize the valid visa with your old SEVIS ID and the new I-20 form to enter the U.S. If your visa has expired, you will need to apply for a new visa with your new I-20 form.

Can I re-establish F-1 student status by obtaining a new initial Form I-20 and reentering the United States?

Yes. However, you will be considered an initial student for SEVIS purposes. You will have to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee again and you will lose any time that you have accrued toward qualification for training (OPT) or employment. You must have the new Form I-20 showing that you are entering on a new SEVIS ID number.

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What is Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status?

The Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status is a formal application submitted to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) by an international student in the U.S. who has lost their F-1 status and wishes to regain it.

Who is required to file Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status?

International students who have violated the terms of their F-1 status, such as failing to maintain a full course of study or working without authorization, and who seek to return to lawful student status are required to file this request.

How to fill out Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status?

To fill out the Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status, students must complete Form I-539, provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances that led to the loss of status, include supporting documents, and pay the required fee.

What is the purpose of Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status?

The purpose of the Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status is to allow eligible students to regain their F-1 status and continue their academic studies in the United States after having fallen out of status.

What information must be reported on Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status?

The Request for Reinstatement to F-1 Student Status must include information such as the student's personal details, the reasons for falling out of status, the timeline of academic activities, and any supporting documents that demonstrate eligibility for reinstatement.