Seeking advice- F2 rejected once- reapplying now

[suhasancd]

I'm on my F1 OPT and working. I'm trying to bring my spouse and kid on F2.  
Below are my details: 

EAD Validity: till 06/10/2019 
I had all supporting documents to support my case. 

Below is the conversation with the Visa Office during the interview in US Consulate, Chennai, India. 
Visa Officer: good afternoon.  
Me: Good afternoon

VO: When did your husband leave to the US for higher studies? 
Me: Aug 2016

VO: When did u guys got married? 
M : Feb 2016

VO: So just before leaving to the US, you guys got married? 
M : yes

VO: what is the purpose of your visit? 
M : To be with my husband. I am going with my kid to be with him as a family 

VO: So why didn?t u join him at that time (2016)? 
M: I was working and also expecting a baby. So I couldn?t join him.

VO: How long will u stay there? 
M: As long as he stays I will be with him.

VO: Are u planning to work there? 
M: No. 

VO: You mentioned working in 2016. For which company? 
M : Tata consultancy services, Chennai 

VO: What is your designation? 
M : Business Analyst  

VO: If you are going there how will you continue your job? 
M : I am on leave to take care of my baby and I will quit anytime now.Also, I am not interested to work further because I want to spend my time with family. 

VO: Can I have your I20? 
M : (gave it to him ) 

VO: (returned I20 along with passport ) Sorry I cannot approve your visa. 
M : (collected what he gave ) Thanks. 

Which answers raised the red flags? 
What should be the right approach while reapplying? Any advice is appreciated. 

Thanks in advance. Showing ties - returning back to work in India- will help to demonstrate that your non-immigrant intent?

[JoeF]

The red flag is that she didn't join you two years ago. A spouse usually doesn't stay in another country for 2 years.

Also, this "not wanting to work", but not quitting the job ("anytime now" is bs.)

[pontevecchio]

Which college did your husband attend?

[suhasancd]

Syracuse University, NY 

[suhasancd]

5 hours ago, JoeF said:

The red flag is that she didn't join you two years ago. A spouse usually doesn't stay in another country for 2 years.

Also, this "not wanting to work", but not quitting the job ("anytime now" is bs.)

Yes, I agree. The reason for not travelling was - she was carrying at the moment and we did not want to risk by travelling. 

I traveled every 6 months back and forth to meet my family. 

How can this be conveyed during the interview. Thanks

[suhasancd]

4 hours ago, pontevecchio said:

Which college did your husband attend?

Syracuse University, NY

[pontevecchio]

It would seem that such cases are predetermined by information in their database. Is it because SU is private? . Other than that none of the answers raise significant red flags. After all, The Omnipotent current ruler and all, this is not the GULAG, at least not yet.

[Provence]

I recall a very similar question on this forum a few months ago. Perhaps a copy and paste a second time around? 

Forget an F2 visa. And forget trying again, guaranteed another Rs30,000 down the drain. Her promise to return to India is hollow; she'd be more likely to COS to F1/H. Wait, doesn't TCS have offices in the US? 

[pontevecchio]

I would advise the OP to wait for 3-4 months and she may find the prevailing wind may very well be favorable.

 

[suhasancd]

7 hours ago, pontevecchio said:

It would seem that such cases are predetermined by information in their database. Is it because SU is private? . Other than that none of the answers raise significant red flags. After all, The Omnipotent current ruler and all, this is not the GULAG, at least not yet.

How does it matter whether SU is private or state?

[JoeF]

4 hours ago, suhasancd said:

How does it matter whether SU is private or state?

The university reputation matters. It is generally easier to get approvals for public universities. There are unfortunately a lot of 4-th tier, rather shady, private universities, and that's where lots of people from certain countries go, so pretty much all private institutions (except 1st tier universities like Harvard or Stanford) are viewed with suspicion.