Reinstatement

Reinstatement is for a student who is in violation of status. Some examples of violation of status are unauthorized withdrawal, not completing the required number of courses to maintain status or not transferring within 60 days. The student must demonstrate that: 

  • They are “out of status” due to circumstances beyond their control or that failure to reinstate would result in extreme hardship
  • They are currently enrolled in or intend to enroll as a full-time student at Dominican University
  • They have not engaged in unauthorized employment
  • They have not been in violation of status for more than five months. If more than five months, then reinstatement is not a possibility, except in very rare circumstances. 
  • They are not currently in removal proceedings

Procedures for reinstatement when the student is in the U.S.:

The student must be attending Dominican University and send the following documents by certified mail, return receipt requested to :       

USCIS

PO Box 660100

Dallas TX  75266

I-94 (from website)

  • A completed latest version of  I-539 form
  • A new, original SEVIS I-20 form; (see Sue Ponremy for form)
  • Copies from valid passport of photograph, expiration date, passport number
  • A letter stating the circumstances that caused you to go out of status
  • Why and how lost status 
  • Effect on student if reinstatement not granted
  • Proof that you are currently enrolled full time (Registrar's office)
  • Proof that you had previously maintained status (transcript)
  • Formally request reinstatement
  • Financial documents that prove that you have adequate funds to continue your studies. Can be no more than three months before the date of reinstatement
  • Proof of acceptance or registration
  • Copies of previously issued I-20s 
  • A certified check or money order or credit card form made payable to Department of Homeland Security for $370.00 plus $85.00 biometrics service fee. All fees are nonrefundable.
  • If more than five (5) months out of status, $350 SEVIS fee: www.fmjfee.com

    The new regulations state that only a few reasons are possible for reinstatement. This is now very difficult to have approved and no guarantees of approval can be made. If reinstatement is denied, then the student must leave the U.S. immediately. 

    It is the student’s responsibility to notify Sue Ponremy of the approval of the reinstatement and bring in the pertinent documents.