Can I apply for my F-1, if my I-130 is pending?

Whether you can obtain the F-1 visa depends upon the discretion of the US consular officer who interviews you since the F-1 visa is one requiring nonimmigrant intent. If the officer is convinced that you are going to the US to pursue your schooling, will not try to adjust status in the US, and will leave the US if the schooling is interrupted, he or she may approve the visa application. I cannot tell you what the chances are, but believe that most consular officers would ask you to wait until you immigrate under the F-2A category. 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.