Sample Reinstatement Letter to USCIS:

Date:
USCIS Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Dear Sir/Madam:
I am requesting reinstatement because (describe what happened). Please accept my application and reinstatement to F-1 status. Recently I have become aware that…

Choose one from the examples if it covers your case, or write your own explanation:
• I failed to enroll full time for Spring/Summer/Fall 20xx semester (explain why this happened).
• I received an EU grade as a result of not attending a class (explain why this happened)
• I have failed to extend my I-20 before it expired (explain why this happened)
• I have failed to process my transfer from (name of previous school)
• Or your specific reasons

This was due to (choose one example or write your own):
• Oversight on my part
• My misunderstanding of the F-1 regulations
• Or your specific reasons

I feel fortunate to be able to study in the United States. I have always attended school as a full time student and have not engaged in any unauthorized employment. (Promise that this will not happen again and reiterate your request.) I am determined to be more careful from now on in order to make sure that I fully abide by the regulations. I sincerely hope that I can be reinstated to F-1 status and be allowed to complete my studies. (Explain what will happen if your reinstatement request is not approved.)

Thank you for your consideration.
Sincerely,

(Sign your name)