What are the chances of visa approval if I apply for a student visa while my H1B visa is still in process?

It depends. Applying for a U.S. student visa (F-1) while your H-1B visa is still in process can be challenging.

- U.S. immigration law requires you to prove you intend to return to your home country after your studies (non-immigrant intent). A pending H-1B application may raise doubts about this, as H-1B is a dual-intent visa.
- Consular officers may scrutinize your application more closely due to your H-1B status.
- Strong evidence of ties to India - such as family, property, or a job offer - can help your case.

If your H-1B change of status is pending, traveling internationally may affect your application.