Posted by: HelpYouHelpMe July 12, 2024
Need suggestions - out of status from 2 months
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Thumo,

The keyword is - "Reinstatement". Not a lawyer here, but ask me anything pertaining to this topic.

Eligibility for Reinstatement
  • Violation of F-1 status occurred within the last five months (or demonstrates that the failure to file a reinstatement within the 5 months period was the result of exceptional circumstances)
  • No record of repeated or willful violation of USCIS regulations 
  • Currently pursuing a full course of study 
  • Have not engaged in unauthorized employment 
  • Evidence that the violation of status resulted from circumstances beyond your control
Out of Status for 5 Months or Longer
Students who have been out of status for more than 5 months will more than likely need to leave the country and reenter on a new SEVIS record with a new visa. Students in this situation may file for reinstatement if they can demonstrate that failure to file during the 5 months was a result of “exceptional circumstances."

Source : https://isso.dso.iastate.edu/students/f-1-students/reinstatement-after-violation-of-f-1-status#:~:text=Reinstatement%20is%20an%20application%20submitted,to%20be%20processed%20by%20USCIS.

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