You must respond to the RFE timely and properly, including explanation of why you stayed abroad for 9 months. Good luck.

You may have inadmissibility issue to be addressed by choice or default.

Your FN wife should apply for a visa to visit New York.

USCIS routinely approve rescheduling request of interview appointments like yours. Contact USCIS to reschedule with supporting documents.

Check the processing times for Form I90 below. https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ You may also contact USCIS contact center to request...

Your question has been transferred from immigration to family for possible answer. Good luck to you.

It is acceptable, because it is your best approach to covey your information to USCIS. Good luck to you.

J1 and J2 in US travel to Mexico and Canada may require visas. Check with Mexican and Canadian embassies/consulates for your specific requirements.

You may apply again for F2 with changes to your prior application.

For immigration purposes, dismissing a charge after completing a class has the same effect as conviction. You did not give any dates or other...