05 Jun 2015

I applied for reinstatement to F-1 status in January this year. I took a full course load in the Spring semester, which is now over and my application is still pending. May I take the summer vacation without jeopardizing my reinstatement request?

Answer A student who applied for reinstatement must be "currently pursuing, or intending to pursue, a full course of study in the immediate future at the school which issued the Form I-20." Generally, students in F-1 status still would be considered to be maintaining a full...