Reentering US on F1 while I 140 already on file!!

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punjaban

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Like many RN's, I am planning to go back to school (F1) while we wait to apply for I 485 (I140 filed). The previous F1 entry visa on my passport expired in April 08 and my OPT expires in Jan 09. My question if I go out of US (Visit family in India), will I have trouble reentering US on a new F1 visa because I have intent to permanently settle in US (as evidenced by my filing I 140)?
 
Technically you are no longer qualified to enter the US in F1 status. Some people manage to get in sicne I-140 isn't as strong of an indication of immigrant intent as the I-485, but you are taking a significant risk anyway.
 
punjaban, Did you enter on your F-1. Was there any problems. From what I have read it seems like the officers do not have access to I-140 information at that time. Also the 140 is on my name ( even thought my wife is added ), so will it be a problem for her entering ( shes is on F1)
 
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