applying for F-1 while our case is at NVC?

[uluslarci 2]

Hello,

 

Our IR-1 application is at NVC now. I am, the applicant, doing my Ph.D. in the US. My F-1 expired in June 2019. We are having unexpected delays with the IR-1 application at the NVC stage. My school will start at the end of August and it looks like IR-1 won't work out until then.

 

So, is it useless to apply for F-1 while there is a pending IR-1 application? Or do you know any other alternatives to enter the US legally?

 

Thanks

[Crazy Cat 41,846]

You can't qualify for an F-1.

[arken 4,197]

Yeah, F-1 is a no go. Just wondering why you did not go for AOS while in the US?

[uluslarci 2]

2 minutes ago, arken said:

Yeah, F-1 is a no go. Just wondering why you did not go for AOS while in the US?

Had to leave the US for my research. 

[Crazy Cat 41,846]

3 minutes ago, uluslarci said:

Had to leave the US for my research. 

You are currently outside the US?.........just clarifying....

Edited July 18, 2019 by missileman

[uluslarci 2]

10 minutes ago, missileman said:

You are currently outside the US?.........just clarifying....

Yes. We got married in the US. Then, we left the US for my research. 

Edited July 18, 2019 by uluslarci

[Crazy Cat 41,846]

Just now, uluslarci said:

Yes. We got married in the US. Then, we left the US for my research. 

Hmmmm........Maybe contact NVC and your consulate to ask if you can get a quick interview due to your circumstances.  That's the only possibility that I, personally, see.......good luck.....

[uluslarci 2]

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

Hmmmm........Maybe contact NVC and your consulate to ask if you can get a quick interview due to your circumstances.  That's the only possibility that I, personally, see.......good luck.....

Thank you. 

[carmel34 3,626]

To qualify for an F-1 you need to strong ties to your home country and prove intent to return after completing your academic program in the US.  Your pending immigrant visa makes that nearly impossible, so all you can do is wait and start your degree program in the US after you get your visa. 

[pushbrk 12,883]

6 hours ago, carmel34 said:

To qualify for an F-1 you need to strong ties to your home country and prove intent to return after completing your academic program in the US.  Your pending immigrant visa makes that nearly impossible, so all you can do is wait and start your degree program in the US after you get your visa. 

Yes, but the reason is to show a lack of immigrant intent.  This applicant clearly has immigrant intent, so is not eligible for anything but the immigrant visa they have in process.