Ek@l and timer,

I feel bad for both of you guys, one thing I would like to highlight is "honesty". I am clear on Ek@l's situation but for timer, when you are reapplying for a US visa whichever category, make sure that you check off "yes" under the section where it asks you"have you ever applied for a US visa before". So, whether you got rejected or not, pls, indicate "yes" and write as to why the visa got rejected.

Regarding Ek@l's relatives nagging him all the time, is understandable but I know it can get really frustrating. I did not realize that they would toughen so much on the F2 visa. I have seen so many spouses granted F2 recently even from community colleges. If you are planning to do your Masters degree, you will have a new I-20 for may be a period of 2 -3 extra years. Why dont you give it a try and see if your wife can get F2 with this new I-20?. Your spouse's visa has already been rejected x2. You can try her in F1 but it is not a guarantee, and are you both able to handle the pressure of being and Intl' student in this country? It is upto you.

Best Regards.