F1 Visa Interview Denied

[Lullaby123 4]

Hi guys,

 

I hope this is a right place to ask this question. My sister recently failed her F1 interview and we understand my background played an important role here. I came to the US years ago on F1 visa, got married and I'm currently in line for citizenship interview. My plan is to bring my parents here after I'm naturalized. Most of my extended family is in the US and I only have a sibling, and I think she will be over 21 when my parents receive their green card to start filing the paperwork. I understand it's tricky here, but I do hope she can go to college in the US and learn English. By the time she graduates from college, she'll be able to become a resident through my parents. Otherwise, it might be harder for her to go to school, learn English and make new friends at a later age. My spouse and I are willing to pay for her out-of-state tuition.

 

I was wondering if there was any solution for this? I've been in the States for so long and really want to see my little sister more often. My mom wouldn't be able to move here if my sister is left alone in my home country. 

[Auds 223]

How old is your sister now?

[KierenHby 897]

F1 requires non-immigrant intent, clearly not the case here. Correctly denied. 

[Allie D 39]

On 4/20/2017 at 2:35 AM, Lullaby123 said:

Otherwise, it might be harder for her to go to school, learn English and make new friends at a later age.

If your parents petition for your sister after receiving their green cards, how long would it take for your sister to receive a green card? If your sister disclosed your relationship to her in her F-1 application, then USCIS likely perceived immigrant intent and denied her application. If she enters the USA with a F-1 visa, USCIS might assume that you will petition for her green card with a I-130 once you become a citizen, even though this might take 10-12 years for the process to complete.

 

I understand that you would love to see your sister more often. As for learning English, why can't your sister start in your home country? There are so many resources out there. It would be much easier for her to integrate into American society and make friends if she knows some English to begin with. Age doesn't have to be a factor. There are many people who successfully integrate into English speaking societies even though they have never lived anywhere except their home countries. Your sister can also continue her education in the USA once she is able to immigrate, e.g. with a MA and PhD, with an undergraduate degree from her home country. My mum got her PhD in her late 30s/early 40s when we lived in the UK.

Edited May 10, 2017 by Allie D

[Boiler 43,425]

Lot of information missing but just on the basis of what has been shared not that surprising.

[controlla 104]

On 4/20/2017 at 8:42 AM, KierenHby said:

F1 requires non-immigrant intent, clearly not the case here. Correctly denied. 

Agree.

 

Maybe have your sister apply to colleges in Canada. I'm guessing it's closer to the US than your home country.

[Allie D 39]

16 minutes ago, controlla said:

Agree.

 

Maybe have your sister apply to colleges in Canada. I'm guessing it's closer to the US than your home country.

Based on what I've heard, it's easier to get student visas in Canada. More students from my high school in India ended up going to Canadian universities than American ones, partly because they had families in the USA. So yes, @controlla has some good advice worth looking into.