F1 denied under 214(b) ... I-130 pending

[Ghulamemustafa 0]

Hi i applied for f1 visa , while my i-130 is still pending (filed by my sister on my behalf), and got denied. Any suggestions will be appreciated.

Location : islamabad pakistan , may 16 2016

Vo: Please pass your passport and i-20

(passed)

Vo: why do you want to go to US ?

me: to earn my masters degree in computer science.

vo: did you applied to other schools ?

me: no i did't , but i have researched few schools like Princeton university and university of san-fransisco.

vo: why did you selected this university ?

me: this program is unique as its mixture of theory and practical, also block system is very unique as i will have to study only one course in a month.

vo: why not doing ms form your home country ?

me: the programs offered here are reasearch oriented, but this program is unique in a sense that it focuses on practica aspects of computer science.

vo: i am sorry i can't issue your visa today, you are disqualified under section 214(b)

(hands me over yellow paper describing 214-b, he didn't even asked for any document)

[arken 4,197]

What type of university is that where you can study only one course in a month? that could have also been a factor.

Who was going to pay for your college? If it was your sister, that's a red flag right there.

Your i-130 pending petition combined with college type, affidavit of support could be the factor in determining that you are a potential immigrant and you will not return back. That's what 214b is for.

[Boiler 45,525]

How were you funding this?

[Ghulamemustafa 0]

Well the initial ammount was to be paid by me 8000$ , rest was supposed to be covered by the financial aid loan ( i had award letter), and that was to be payed off by cpt intership compensation. I forgot to mention , there was also a question about finance and this is what I replied.

[Ghulamemustafa 0]

What type of university is that where you can study only one course in a month? that could have also been a factor.

Who was going to pay for your college? If it was your sister, that's a red flag right there.

Your i-130 pending petition combined with college type, affidavit of support could be the factor in determining that you are a potential immigrant and you will not return back. That's what 214b is for.

It is an accredited university , and couple of my friends have completed their masters from here. Secorndly i had my reasons to come back , my job was intact (a letter from employer stating approval for study leaves), i had evidence of properties here in my country and lots of reasons to come back. Edited May 17, 2016 by Ghulamemustafa

[Boiler 45,525]

Finance may well have been a factor.

So where do you intend studying now?

[Ghulamemustafa 0]

Finance may well have been a factor.

So where do you intend studying now?

How is finance related to 214(b) ?

I plan to try again in a couple of weeks or next intake of same uni.

[Boiler 45,525]

So what will have changed in your situation by then?

[Ghulamemustafa 0]

Nothing , can you suggest something ?

[Boiler 45,525]

Nope

Just wondering why you were applying again.

[Unlockable 7,314]

If nothing will change in your next application then the result will likely not change.

[Unidentified 2,930]

Nothing , can you suggest something ?

Then why are you applying again if nothing has changed? You will get the same answer.

[kris&me 572]

Did you provide the acceptance letter from the university?

This is what they require and to see that you have the funds to pay first semester ? even for community college it is required to have $18000 in savings for college / not just tuition but housing and food costs are added into this amount

and a big university tuition is a lot more than $18000

also big universitys such as you mention have a legal department that does the work for student visas such as Cornell University where i graduated

the fact that you are applying for yourself is a red flag

apply to the university of your choice, get accectped, pay the initial fee to keep your place in that college and then give the university legal department all the info to process your student visa

[Boiler 45,525]

How long does it take, 18 months to 2 years?

[arken 4,197]

Did you provide the acceptance letter from the university?

This is what they require and to see that you have the funds to pay first semester ? even for community college it is required to have $18000 in savings for college / not just tuition but housing and food costs are added into this amount

and a big university tuition is a lot more than $18000

also big universitys such as you mention have a legal department that does the work for student visas such as Cornell University where i graduated

the fact that you are applying for yourself is a red flag

apply to the university of your choice, get accectped, pay the initial fee to keep your place in that college and then give the university legal department all the info to process your student visa

OP definitely went through all those steps that's why he got the I-20 from the university to be shown to the officer during the interview.