> Hi,
>
> I am on an F1 visa pursuing my PhD. My I-94 states D/S. My parents
> recently
> got their green card and want to file I-130 for me (unmarried child).
> I would
> like to know the following:
>
> (a) Would their filing I-130 have any impact on my current F-1 status
> (I do not plan to travel outside the U.S.)
> (b) Would there be a problem if I apply for practical training (OPT)
> after
> graduation given I will have an I-130 pending
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sandy
You shouldn't have any problem finishing school, OPT, and then
departing. The problem could come when seeking to enter or visit the US
in the future when showing immigrant intent. A pending I-130 doesn't
automatically prevent someone from entering as a visitor or a student,
but it can make your burden to prove that you don't have an intent to
immigrate much harder to prove.
The answers to your two questions are both NO.
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