Can denial of an application for off-campus employment be appealed?
No. If an employment authorization application is denied, the F 1 student will get a letter that explains the decision. They can file a motion with the same office to reopen or to reconsider the decision. They must file by the deadline given in the letter. By filing a motion, the F 1 student is asking the office to reexamine or reconsider its decision. • A Motion to Reopen must state any new facts that would support the motion. The F 1 student may be required to submit affidavits or other documentary evidence in support of these new facts. • A Motion to Reconsider must establish that the decision was based on an incorrect application of law or immigration policy, and further establish that the decision was incorrect based on the evidence in the file at the time the decision was made. Move these to glossary.
