Will a pending I-130 affect my F1 visa application

Whether you will be issued a F-1 visa where your mother has already applied for your permanent residence through form I-130 will be a decision within the discretion of the consular officer. He or she will attempt to determine whether you have the proper nonimmigrant intent before making a decision. Factors such as the anticipated length of your schooling, length of time before the immigrant visa becomes available, financial status of your family, ties and bonds with the home country, and overall impression at the time of the interview may be determinative. 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.