I came to the USA on a J1 visa to further my studies on the relationship of heart disease to Lipoprotein sub-groups. I needed to learn new techniques in my field and then return to my relatives, friends and university job in China. I never expected to fall in love or even get married to a foreigner (...non-Chinese person). My J1 visa required me to go back to China for 2 years before returning back to the USA. Since my husband was in the middle of his doctoral studies, he would have had to abandon his research to join me. We hired Ms. Margaret W. Wong, and she was able to get a J1 wavier for us. Her office was very professional and kept us up to date on the case with the immigration department. Ms. Wong also prepared us for the immigration interview which went well. Ms. Wong made a hard and at times impossible process go smoothly. My husband was able to continue with his studies and I was able to stay. We now have a lovely and happy daughter.