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Hi,
I really hope, somebody can help me. I'm a little scared right now.
My husband and I both applied for the Diversity Visa last October. Only after we submitted the applications, an opportunity arose for me to apply for graduate school at an US university - which I did. Now, I have been admitted to graduate school and hence need to apply for a student visa (F1 or J1). I didn't read about the "dual intent" issue until today. I'm really worried about how to proceed with the whole process. Shall I submit my visa application before we learn whether we were selected for the greencard (early May) or should I wait? In the latter case, if I was selected, may I "withdraw" afterwards to show my intent of not wanting to immigrate? What about my husband (who will require a dependent visa)?
I keep reading that questions regarding the greencard lottery frequently come up during the visa interviews. I guess, it doesn't help that my parents live in the US on a working visa - it makes it even more difficult for me to prove my intention of returning to my home country after graduating.
I simply didn't know that I am not allowed to apply for and get a student-visa if I have immigration intentions, i.e. playing the diversity visa lottery (especially since many students get a HB1 and in the longterm a greencard after studying in the US). In fact, I did know that you mandatorily had to return to your home country, if you are on a J1-visa. I did not know the same applies to F1-visa holders.
Thank you very much in advance!
I really hope, somebody can help me. I'm a little scared right now.
My husband and I both applied for the Diversity Visa last October. Only after we submitted the applications, an opportunity arose for me to apply for graduate school at an US university - which I did. Now, I have been admitted to graduate school and hence need to apply for a student visa (F1 or J1). I didn't read about the "dual intent" issue until today. I'm really worried about how to proceed with the whole process. Shall I submit my visa application before we learn whether we were selected for the greencard (early May) or should I wait? In the latter case, if I was selected, may I "withdraw" afterwards to show my intent of not wanting to immigrate? What about my husband (who will require a dependent visa)?
I keep reading that questions regarding the greencard lottery frequently come up during the visa interviews. I guess, it doesn't help that my parents live in the US on a working visa - it makes it even more difficult for me to prove my intention of returning to my home country after graduating.
I simply didn't know that I am not allowed to apply for and get a student-visa if I have immigration intentions, i.e. playing the diversity visa lottery (especially since many students get a HB1 and in the longterm a greencard after studying in the US). In fact, I did know that you mandatorily had to return to your home country, if you are on a J1-visa. I did not know the same applies to F1-visa holders.
Thank you very much in advance!
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