F1 vs L2 spouse Visa for masters course

Goonerman20

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Hey everyone, hope you all are doing well!

I have an admit (and i20) for a masters in science program at the University of Washington, Seattle. I am yet to start my F1 visa application process.

However, my wife's company just started an L1b immigrant visa application for her movement to the US.

I have a couple of questions about this -

1) Is it better to attend college with an L2 spouse visa or the F1 visa? I know I will not be eligible for CPT and OPT with my L2 visa, however, with an employment authorization, I can work full time via my L2 visa.
2) Assuming that my wife doesn't list me as a dependent for the visa process and her L1 process goes ahead, will it affect my F1 approval chances if I inform the immigration officers about my wife's L1 visa?

Thanks !
 
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