Reinstatement of Status

F-1 students who have overstayed their authorized period or have otherwise failed to maintain F-1 student status for fewer than 5 months may be reinstated to lawful F-1 status. Students may apply to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for reinstatement only if the violation resulted from circumstances beyond their control. Reinstatement is intended to be a rare benefit for exceptional cases. If the request is denied, the decision may not be appealed.

Students must make an appointment with their DSO in Peck Hall 208 to discuss and apply for reinstatement, proving that they:

• are currently pursuing, or intend to pursue, a full course of study at a school which issued the I-20,
• have not been employed without authorization,
• have established that their failure to maintain student status was due to circumstances beyond their control or that failure to receive reinstatement would result in extreme hardship,
• have not been out of status for more then 5 months, and
• are not deportable on any ground other than overstaying or failing to maintain status.

• Immigration Status Issues
  
  • Maintaining Status
  • Transfer
  • Extension
  • Reduced Course Load