[Date]

 

USCIS California Service Center

P.O. Box 10539

Laguna Niguel, CA 92607-1053

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I am a student requesting reinstatement to F-1 student status. I [plan to enroll/or am currently enrolled] at ____________

University for full-time study during the [Fall/Spring/Summer] semester.

 

I realize that I have failed to maintain my full-time F-1 student status and would like to explain the circumstances, beyond

my control, which prevented me from enrolling in [12 undergraduate/6 graduate] credit hours last semester.

 

[Explanation of Circumstances]:

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________.

 

I would like to state that I have not been employed during this time, as I do not have authorization to do so.

 

Your consideration of my request for reinstatement will be greatly appreciated. I would very much like to continue my

education in the United States and complete my degree in [major].

 

I am enclosing with this letter:

• Form I-539

• $290 fee

• Original I-20 for Reinstatement

• Original I-94

• Copies of immigration documents: previous I-20, passport

• Evidence/documents to support my case

• Financial documents to prove I have sufficient funding to study at ____ University

• Transcript showing full-time enrollment

 

Sincerely,

Rajesh Hamal

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Very Important: Don't be afraid to talk to the staffs/director at the international office in your current school or the school you will be applying to.