Pending I-130 with F-1 dual intent?

[moonhunt 1]

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering whether F-1 student visa is considered as dual intent, or not.

I'm almost done with I-130 filing for my wife, but instead of waiting for INS, NVC,and Consulate Processing,

I would like to bring my wife to US graduate school as F-1 visa if possible.

I know H-1B, L visa can be dual intent allowable, so you can come to U.S. while I-130 is under processing.

But how abow F-1 visa?

I think I saw something about it, but I couldn't remember where I saw it.

[simple_male 1]

Yes, it will be considered as dual intent. She can go for F-1 visa interview, but when the consular officer will come to know that her husband (you) is the US Citizen, your wife won't be issued F-1 visa. Have you already filed I-130 for her?

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering whether F-1 student visa is considered as dual intent, or not.

I'm almost done with I-130 filing for my wife, but instead of waiting for INS, NVC,and Consulate Processing,

I would like to bring my wife to US graduate school as F-1 visa if possible.

I know H-1B, L visa can be dual intent allowable, so you can come to U.S. while I-130 is under processing.

But how abow F-1 visa?

I think I saw something about it, but I couldn't remember where I saw it.

[moonhunt 1]

Not yet.

I'm waiting for official translated marriage certificate.

[simple_male 1]

You are better off taking I-130 and I-129F route. I know some people who tried to bring their spouse with student visa and tourist visa, but when the Embassy came to know that the applican't spouse is a US citizen or Green card holder, they did not issue the visa.

Not yet.

I'm waiting for official translated marriage certificate.