Reinstatement Procedure

Do you have an F-1 visa that has fallen out of status? Reasons for this may include the following: not maintaining full-time enrollment, not completing the I-20 transfer on time to a new school, or not applying for an extension before your I-20 expires. If this has happened to you, don’t worry! We are experts at the reinstatement process and make it simple for students.

• Fill out our F-1 International Student application online and pay the application fee.
• Our admissions team will reach out to you to schedule an appointment with one of our advisors so we can guide you through the next steps.

• Gather all required documents: bank statements, passport, I-94, transfer form from previous school with SEVIS release date
• Write your personal statement detailing what led to your termination
• The form I-539 will be completed by our Reinstatement Advisor at the time of your final appointment.
• $420 Online Filing fee for single applicants. This is by card only. If there are dependents, the applicant must paper file. The paper filing fee is $470 and must be paid with form G-1450 or G-1650.

• After your I-20 is released to Excel, your record will be registered in the SEVIS system as “reinstatement” and included with your reinstatement application
• Comply with Excel attendance and academic performance policies while you wait for your case to be reviewed by USCIS. Students pursuing reinstatement must maintain full time, continuous enrollment until their case is adjudicated.
• USCIS may request more evidence while reviewing your case. Present the Request for Evidence (RFE) to your advisor for guidance about your response

F-1 International Student Application
Call for an Appointment
Form I-539: Reinstatement

If you have any questions on how it works, give us a call at 214-363-1700, contact us by email, or visit our FAQ page.