Hello everyone, I have a few questions and would greatly appreciate your insights!
1. If I have an immediate family member who is currently processing immigration (having filed an I-140), will that result in my F1 visa being denied?
2. If my family member is working with Wegreened on the immigration process but has not yet filed the I-140, will the visa officer be aware of my family member’s immigration intent? (I think this is unlikely, but I wanted to ask.)
3. Once my family member has filed the I-140, can that family member and my other relatives use their existing B1/B2 visas to enter the United States? Will they be denied entry? Additionally, if I leave the United States and then attempt to re-enter on an F1 visa, will I be denied entry?
Thank you all so much for answering my questions—I truly appreciate it!
Hi there! Great questions—happy to help based on my experience working in an International Student Office.
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Not necessarily. An I-140 shows their immigrant intent, not yours. As long as you clearly demonstrate your non-immigrant intent and ties to your home country, your F1 can still be approved.
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Unlikely. Until the I-140 is officially filed, there’s no public immigration record to review. Visa officers usually won’t have access to any preliminary consultations like those with Wegreened.
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It depends. Having an I-140 may raise questions at the border, especially for B1/B2 visitors. They must still show intent to return home. For you on F1, the same applies—you need to demonstrate non-immigrant intent when re-entering. It’s case-by-case, but many people are still able to enter successfully with proper documentation and clear explanations.
Hope this helps!
— Jill