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Can I apply for F1 Visa by going to a community college in the US, but I already have my masters?

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Associate degree is less than bachelor degree. I don't see them giving you a student visa for a lower degree. Also, the fact that you are waiting for a spousal visa will make it obvious that you just want to go to the US.

 

If you were asking about a graduate degree and you are applying to good programs, then you have chances for a student visa; but an associate degree, no.

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6 minutes ago, ohcharles said:

I have graduated in Pakistan with a bachelor's. Could I apply for a community college, and attempt to get my associate's degree and study in the USA? I also am currently waiting on spousal visa to be completed as well.

You want to do that to try and speed up the process?

 

Very unlikely you would get a nonimmigrant visa.

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12 minutes ago, Coco8 said:

Associate degree is less than bachelor degree. I don't see them giving you a student visa for a lower degree. Also, the fact that you are waiting for a spousal visa will make it obvious that you just want to go to the US.

 

If you were asking about a graduate degree and you are applying to good programs, then you have chances for a student visa; but an associate degree, no.

Not much of a chance since the OP has immigrant intent.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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8 minutes ago, ohcharles said:

Even if I go for masters?

What is your rush?  You already proved immigrant intent.  I suspect your application for an F-1 will be seen as way to avoid the long queue for spousal visas......Is it?  In addition, an F-1 visa will still be subject to possible extended administrative processing. 

https://www.bu.edu/isso/travel-visas/apply-for-a-visa/initial-visa-application/intent/

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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16 minutes ago, ohcharles said:

I have graduated in Pakistan with a bachelor's. Could I apply for a community college, and attempt to get my associate's degree and study in the USA? I also am currently waiting on spousal visa to be completed as well.

you are allowed to apply but based on the situation you have described, the chances of getting a student visa for you is nil. you have already shown immigrant intent and on paper it seems the only intent here with student visa application is to bypass the waiting periods. 

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11 minutes ago, ohcharles said:

Even if I go for masters?

A nonimmigrant visa is a nonimmigrant visa.  All student visas are NIV, regardless of the course of study.

 

You seem quite desperate with all of these inquiries.

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1 minute ago, Jorgedig said:

A nonimmigrant visa is a nonimmigrant visa.  All student visas are NIV, regardless of the course of study.

 

You seem quite desperate with all of these inquiries.

OP has asked about spousal visas, tourist visas, and Student visas........

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Just now, ohcharles said:

Yes. My main intention was to just be in the US. And they will probably reject it off of that assumption?

Yes.  Screams of desperation.

 

There is no way around the long queue created by your fellow Pakistanis.

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1 minute ago, ohcharles said:

So would you all recommend not to even try?

Try what? You have shown immigrant intent!!!  You have about a 0.000001% chance of getting ANY non-immigrant visa.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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13 minutes ago, ohcharles said:

Are you daft man??? I want to be with my spouse who lives in the US!

Then you need to 1) wait your turn to apply for a spousal visa, or 2) bring your spouse to live in Pakistan.

 

No one is "owed" a US visa.  If it is difficult for you to come here, you only have the past behavior and immigration volumes of your fellow countrymen to thank.

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