Peaceinheaven,
Here's a template that might work for you and others who are in same situation:
[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
[signature]
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.
