回复：很特殊的难题,请有心人帮忙

J2是否要WAIVER?
-Yes.

如是,有什么办法?
- Here is a relevant website: http://www.sino-education.org/studyabroad/J1.htm

But I think your frend's situation is complicated, so she needs to contact Chinese Consulates in U.S. for more details.