Reinstatement

An F-1/J-1 who has overstayed his/her period of stay or has otherwise failed to maintain status may be reinstated to lawful F-1/J-1 status at the discretion of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) District Director.

Documentation:

• Original I-94
• Copy of passport & visa
• Copy of current I-20 Form
• Transcripts
• I-539
• New I-20
• Evidence of financial support
• Check for $195.00 made payable to “Department of Homeland Security"
• I-901 Receipt (SEVIS Fee) if applicable
• Letter addressed to INS from the student stating the reasons for being out-of-status

Reinstatement Application should be submitted to:

USCIS
2675 Prosperity Avenue
Fairfax, VA 22031