Technically, no, but several factors must be considered. First, any visa application must be legitimate and non-frivolous. Second, if a foreign national is in the U.S. already, he/she must maintain legal status to be able to adjust to permanent resident status.Additionally, if the foreign national is currently in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant visa, a pending immigrant visa may affect his/her ability to renew the nonimmigrant visa.