Apply for student visa already filed i130 petition in 2018

Assuming that you are overseas, you would be applying for the F-1 visa at the American consulate or embassy. While your sister’s petition for you is a factor, it should not be a large factor to a reasonable consular officer who knows that your type of petition takes many years to develop. I also note that the State Department on December 23, 2021, issued guidance on F-1 visas to make it easier for applicants to pass the all-important question of whether they have nonimmigrant intent. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.