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NEW Reinstatement SEVIS Form I-20A-B or I-20 M-N signed and dated by DSO and student.
(Must be original; not a photocopy. This will be endorsed and returned to the student if the reinstatement is approved.) |
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Complete copy of all I-20’s issued for any periods of student status (including pre-SEVIS.) |
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Written letter of recommendation by DSO, to include chronological history of student status and the date the student fell out of status.
If the student dropped below a full course load, DSO should provide an explanation as to whether he/she would have authorized a reduction. |
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Official School transcripts and evidence that the student is currently enrolled and/or registered. |
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Original Form I-94, arrival/departure document. (This will be endorsed and returned if the reinstatement is approved. If student has lost,
mutilated or destroyed the original Form I-94, the student must file Form I-102, with fee, to the Vermont Service Center.) |
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Copy of the personal data pages of passport showing the current expiration date, visa page, and latest United States admission stamp. |
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Evidence of any previously authorized employment. (Copy of DSO authorization for CPT, copy of approval notice and/or EAD for OPT or
economic hardship etc.) |
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A letter from the applicant explaining why he or she fell out of status, and how it was beyond their control, as well as evidence to
support their claim. |
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If failure to maintain status was due to medical reasons, student should provide a statement outlining their circumstances, and documentary
evidence to support their claim. (To include a statement from attending physician/medical facility describing condition, prognosis, plans for
future treatment; hospital admission/discharge forms; test results, treatment records; appointment verification documents describing reason for visit,
diagnosis, the actual treatment and prognosis.) |
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If student has been arrested, submit a police clearance letter from the jurisdiction where arrested, a certified copy of arresting
officer’s report and a certified copy of the court disposition. |
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Evidence of the student’s financial ability to attend school in the United States, such as bank letters or bank statements.
OR, Affidavit of Support, Form I-134, and the sponsor’s supporting documents, such as bank letters, bank statements, tax returns,
and W-2’s. |
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If student answered yes to Part 4, Item 3(e) of the Form I-539 “Have you, or any other person included in this application,
done anything that violated the terms of the nonimmigrant status you now hold?”, submit an explanation. |
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Completed Form I-539. (Write REINSTATEMENT in bold at the top of the form. In Part 2, Item 1, check off “C - Other” and
for “Describe grounds of eligibility” write “F1 Reinstatement”) |
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Money Order or Cashiers Check for $300.00 made payable to U. S. CIS. |
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Send entire packet clearly labeled “RINSTATEMENT” on outside of envelope.
Mail to:
USCIS Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden Street
St. Albans, VT 05479 |
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