Validate plugin, dependancy question

Validate plugin, dependancy question

HI,
I'm just now learning how to perform form validation using the jquery validate plugin. 

i was wondering, how can i get the code below to work?  i have a field that is required, but not required if the USA option is selected or the first option is selected from a <select> menu.
  1. prodImport: {
                    required : function(element){
                        return ($('#prodCountry').val() != 'USA' || $('#prodCountry').val() != '');
                        }
                        }



Thank you!