When I came in the US, back in 1999, my husband had a J1 visa subject to Section 212 (e) and my children and I J2 visas. My husband applied for a waiver (no objection) but the application was denied. Currently my husband and I are doctoral students and we changed the visas in F1 (both of us), and F2 for our children. My question is: if my husband interrupts the doctoral program and goes back to our country for 2 years, is that beneficial for all of us, meaning that our children and I don't need to satisfy the 2 year home country requirement? I would like to emphasize again that I have a F1 visa right now and my children F2 visas, so we can stay here without my husband and still maintain the status in good standing.
I look forward to receiving your answer.
Elena
I look forward to receiving your answer.
Elena