08/11/2026
F-1 Reinstatement Approved After OPT Denial and Failed Motion to Reopen
❓ Can an F-1 student get reinstated after an OPT denial
❓ What happens if USCIS denies a Motion to Reopen
❓ Can bad advice from a school's international office be grounds for reinstatement
❓ What is F-1 reinstatement under 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f)(16)
❓ How do you prove the status violation was beyond your control
❓ Can I continue my studies while reinstatement is pending
❓ Will a denied OPT affect my future immigration options
❓ Do I need an attorney for the reinstatement process
These are common questions for international students who lose F-1 status after an OPT denial. At the Law Offices of Sabrina Li, we secured full F-1 reinstatement for a student whose OPT was denied due to incorrect guidance from her school – and whose Motion to Reopen was also denied. She is now enrolled in a Master's program in Computer Science, back on solid legal footing.
📞 Call the Law Offices of Sabrina Li at (213) 375-8096
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