What is the chance of getting an F2 visa in this case?

[joehany]

Hello,

I am from Egypt, and I have an F1 visa (USA) which I got on December 2016 to do my master degree (in Maharishi University of Management). I was not able to travel immediately due to work stuff.
On July 2017, my wife, who is a lawyer, and my 3 year old son were denied visas under 214b.

The interview went more or less like:

VO: good afternoon
- good afternoon sir

VO: where will you go in the united states?
- the state of Iowa (and she gave him copies of my passport and visa)

VO: did your spouse travel to US or not?
- not yet

VO: did you travel before anywhere?
- no, sir

VO: who will pay for you?
- my spouse, and here is his bank statement.

VO: is your spouse studying or working?
- he works

VOafter writing on his computer) Sorry I'm not granting your visa request
- can I know the reason

VO: I am not convinced with accepting your visa
- can I apply again

VO: yes you can try again
- ok thank you


Note: I did not attend the interview.


Now I am going to travel in April 2018 and I am considering re applying for visas for my wife and son
I know we should have significant changes after our last denial.

The changes we have are:
1. We travelled to Europe (France and Italy) in November 2017
2. My wife will present her bank statement as she will pay for her travel. also I will help.


My question is: which has better chances of granting the visa, my family applying before I travel or after?

Thank you in advance.

[par22]

After you travel to the US should be your option, however, you must consider the scenario of not getting the visa. Would you travel anyway?!