Regaining f-1 status
Learn about the options to regain active F-1 status.
overview and definition
Reinstatement is the process of regaining legal F-1 status after falling out of status
either by travel or through USCIS. As an F-1 student, they are expected to comply
with immigration regulations. If students fail to comply with these regulations, they
will be "out of status" on their F-1 visa. When students are out of status, they are
no longer eligible for any type of employment (on/off campus), practical training,
recertification of your I-20 for re-entry to the U.S., and any other benefits of F-1
student.
Students currently in the Utah Global program are not eligible to apply for Reinstatement
by USCIS.
Options to regain active status
There are two options to regain status:
Sending in an application to USCIS
Travel on a new I-20. For more information about the travel option, please refer to our Request an Initial I-20 page.
Applying for Reinstatment (USCIS)
Students are Required to meet with an International Student Advisor
Student are required to meet with an advisor by appointment or walk-in advising to better understand the student's situation. The advisor will also provide additional
information on applying through USCIS versus regaining status by travel. If the student
is moving forward
Login to UAtlas
Submit the "Reinstatement Request" e-form.
A Designated School Official (DSO) from ISSS will review the request and if approved will issue a reinstatement I-20.
Processing time is within 10 business days.
Receiving the I-20
Once the Reinstatement request is approved, the DSO will send the I-20 electronically
through UAtlas. Students will receive a second email with instructions on how to retrieve
the I-20. Students are advised to immediately print and sign the I-20.
Continue Working with International Student Advisor
Student must work with their International Student Advisor from Step 1 to discuss
next steps in the reinstatement application process.
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