Dismissed or deferred? There may be huge difference in outcome.

This does not make sense. If you had Chapter 7 - your loan is not paid through bankruptcy and if you want to keep the house, you have to pay...

Look at this link with information provided by DHS: https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/guide/f-1/f-1-kindergarten-through-grade-12

Sounds like it. You need to refile and I would surely arrange an attorney to represent you.

Best way to make your chances better is to hire an experienced family law attorney who is well familiar with this area of practice and law.

I highly doubt it. Unless you had a contract between you that he would pay you back, that would likely to be seen as your voluntary gift to him.

Was the original requested granted, is the question.

Yes it can. Have you had your interview yet?

Does a house have equity? Is it a possibility to refinance the first one and get money to pay off second one?

How about a possible practical solution of filing bankruptcy? Have you talked to a bankruptcy attorney?