Applying for F1 Visa with existing Visitor visa

[kishorepalle]

All,

A friend of mine wants to study in US who holds an existing 10 year visitor's visa. If my friend applies for F1 visa and is rejected, will the decision have any repercussions on visitor visa that my friend already holds? Visitor's visa is due for expiration in 2022.

Please help!

[kishorepalle]

Any ideas guys? Help appreciated!