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Maha Almalki
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No you don't have to leave. Have you tried to do reinstatement? /Regaining F-1 Status | International Student Services
M
Maha Almalki
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Reinstatement is an option where the government basically reinstate your status without you leaving the country. I believe you need to pay for the reinstatement not sure how much. But as Albeshi said, your international officer will help you thought it. The above link has more info.