From: Jeffrey Epstein <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2012 4:44 PM To: D'Avolio, Lisa R Subject: Re: Immigration matter yes i will put together the file in pdf. &=t <mailto > wrote: PRIVILEGED & CONFIDE=TIAL Jeffrey, As a follow-up to our discu=sion, I consulted with Marcia Needleman, Levitt & Needleman, P.C., reg=rding the prospect of seeking an F-1 visa reinstatement on Carina's behalf. Marcia confirmed the following Reinstatement may be reques=ed beyond 5 months of being out of status, but in order for U.S. Citizensh=p & Immigration Services (USCIS) to grant it, they will have to prove exceptional circumstances which can be a very high standard.= It appears that obtaining reinstatement even within the 5-month period =an be difficult and beyond the 5- month period, substantially more difficul=. Alternatively, the person can obtain a new Form I — 20, leave the country, and apply for a new F -1 vi=a at a U.S. Consulate, but that application may not be granted. Consist=nt with our initial discussion, in addition to all the usual issues with o=erstay F -1 visas, she may have a particularly hard time obtaining reinstatement or a new visa because an applicant for=an F -1 visa must always prove that they have a solely temporary intention=to be in the U.S. and after the studies will return to their home country.= In this case, as you mentioned, she applied for political asylum, which is directly inconsistent with a te=porary intention to remain in the U.S. and return to one's home country =fter studies. For your reference, below i= a summary of the F-1 status reinstatement eligibility requirements. In=order for Marcia to better assess this matter and the likelihood of successfully petitioning for reinstatement, she would need to review co=ies of Carina's file, including her student visa filings and asylum ap=lication. Please let me know if you would like to forward these mate=ials for her review and evaluation. As discussed,