F-1 Visa needed - DV Selectee who submitted DS-260

[SalishSea 17,383]

8 hours ago, Redro said:

Well by completing the DS260 you’ve demonstrated immigrant intent. And applying for the F1 with a pending immigrant visa could lead to the officer thinking the F1 is a way for you to live in the US in case you don’t get the immigrant visa… but you will only find out once they adjudicate your student application. 

I agree.   It sounds like a backup plan.

[Mike E 11,732]

I have never heard that applying for DV indicates immigration intent. That’s like saying buying lottery ticket indicates intent to become rich.

[LetsGoBo 7]

45 minutes ago, Mike E said:

I have never heard that applying for DV indicates immigration intent. That’s like saying buying lottery ticket indicates intent to become rich.

It's not because I applied to the DV, it's because I got selected and submitted a DS-260 to continue the process.

[LetsGoBo 7]

10 hours ago, SalishSea said:

I agree.   It sounds like a backup plan.

What kind of backup plan though? Using the F-1 to overstay? I can literally go to the US with ESTA (which I have done numerous times) if my plan was to overstay. What I hope the CO realizes is that I would much rather be in the EU or UK legally than in the US illegally...

[Mike E 11,732]

2 hours ago, LetsGoBo said:

It's not because I applied to the DV, it's because I got selected and submitted a DS-260 to continue the process.

With a number that is unlikely to produce to an immigration visa.

 

 

[Redro 4,609]

@LetsGoBo any updates? 

[LetsGoBo 7]

On 6/4/2023 at 11:43 PM, Redro said:

@LetsGoBo any updates? 

I just received an email today saying that the Consulate “has released document related to your Visa application to our courier” and they gave me a tracking number. I hope this means my visa has been approved! But they gave no further information so I guess I will have to wait and see.

[LetsGoBo 7]

UPDATE:

 

My F-1 Student Visa has been issued!

 

Just checked CEAC.

 

Perhaps they make an exception for the conflicting DS-260/DS-160 if you are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) ?

[Redro 4,609]

2 hours ago, LetsGoBo said:

UPDATE:

 

My F-1 Student Visa has been issued!

 

Just checked CEAC.

 

Perhaps they make an exception for the conflicting DS-260/DS-160 if you are part of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) ?

Congratulations! It’s great to hear another student visa success story!