Can a student who is “out of status” regain legal status?
If a student drops below a full course of study without prior approval from the DSO, that “event” would be reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), via SEVIS, and he or she would be out of status. The student may apply to US Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) for reinstatement if the violation resulted from circumstances beyond his or her control. Reinstatement is intended to be a rare benefit for exceptional cases. The student may not apply for reinstatement under any circumstances if he or she is out of status longer than five months. If ICE does not reinstate the student, he or she may not appeal that decision.
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