Can I renew my F2 visa before my spouse with F1. Our status is valid till 2026

As you are renewing your visa, you should be able to renew without your spouse being present as the American consulate has already granted F-1 and F-2 visas to your spouse and you previously. You are of course subject to all other considerations of nonimmigrant visa renewal including showing that you and your spouse have been maintaining valid F-1/F-2 statuses in the States. On the possibility of renewing the F-2 visa in the US, the current immigration law does not provide for that convenience although such may happen in the future. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee & Arthur Lee, Esqs.’ (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.