Reinstated both times
The same mistake two years apart
Status Lapsed Twice for the Same Reason
Background
A student's status lapsed twice, two years apart, both times because the work permit application was not filed within 30 days of the OPT I-20 being issued.
Challenges
The same oversight happened twice, requiring two separate reinstatement applications.
Strategy
Both times, we filed for F-1 reinstatement promptly.
Outcome
Status was successfully reinstated both times (first reinstatement November 2022 · second reinstatement July 2024).