If I have an I-130 on file, will that significantly impede my ability to be granted an F1 visa or H1B1 non-immigrant work visa?

If I have an I-130 on file, will that significantly impede my ability to be granted an F1 visa or H1B1 non-immigrant work visa?

The rest of my family and myself are Singaporeans. My brother (born in the US) is intending to file a I-130 for sibling sponsorship for me soon. We understand this process takes a very long time, but it is really as a backup plan as I would like to be able to move to the US eventually. In the meantime, I am intending to apply to graduate school soon, and if possible, work in the US thereafter. Since my parents still reside in Singapore, would I be able to show that I could return home after school since my I-130 is so far out from being processed?

Asked on April 23, 2013 under Immigration Law, Illinois

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