Friend Applying for F-1 Visa

[Tarvos 0]

Question: how long was the CO interview?

Depending on how thorough or lengthy it was, it would affect your chances. I'm facing similar issues here, but I was NOT assured anything, and I was given an inaccurate time for administrative processing. I never had a VISA denied for me before; it was on my first try.

Be careful, because even if the visa isn't denied, it might take forever (literally, meaning never) to actually get it out. I'm pretty sure you have a deadline to meet - don't count on meeting it 100%.

[MalaysianGirl 26]

My suggestion is, ask her to apply for acceptance into the college first, and then only worry about the visa. Because even if she has the visa, but she hasn't been accepted (or worse, isn't accepted) into the college, what's the point?

[Boiler 45,492]

It is the other way around.

[MalaysianGirl 26]

It is the other way around.

What is, Boiler?

[beejay 123]

Since marriage is not an option for you and I assume the point of this is to spend time together, have you thought about moving to her country?

Is she from a DV eligible country? It's a long shot but it's something else to try.

[sachinky 465]

What country is she from?

I'd say at this point her chances of a F-1 approval are near zero. The circumstances are such that even if I believe you that you are sincere in your protestations about marriage, the CO won't. This is one trick that has been pulled too many times. Again, I am not trying to be mean but there are people who do abuse the system. There are others who are not willing to commit to marriage or a life together but still would like to spend time with their significant other and thus look for round about ways such a tourist visa or a student visa. Eventually, they realize that the US government doesn't give visas to girlfriends only spouses or betrothed applicants.