Does anyone know how you go about having your wife's parents come here for a visit?

Thanks,

John

I was married in Moscow last July. We already went the route of trying to get my In-laws here. It doesn't seem to be a matter of how long your wife has been here. It seems to be the amount of "proof" they submit with the application.

By "Proof", I am meaning proof that they have STRONG compelling reasons to return to Russia.

Do they have a job? Then don't just give a letter from the company stating so. Provide a company letter head letter and copies of their paycheck stubs.

Do they own an Apartment? Then get the Privatization papers from the local government. That may be a pain.

If they belong or are active members in an organization, then show something about their membership.

The best thing is to be able to show they have traveled outside Russia. Hopefully it was sometime in the recent past.

You also may need to give them a letter inviting them and saying that you will pay for all their expenses during this trip. It will help to give them a copy of your Tax return in case there may be any question about the fact you can afford to pay for it.

My In-laws were denied the first time. I thought they provided everything I mentioned here. It turns out that they left a few items out.

They are now gathering new documents of everything I listed and some others thing too.

The problem is the fact that the Embassy (by law), looks at all non-imigrant visa apps as though they actually intend to never leave the US once they arrive. Hence the burden of proof is on the applicant to show their strong ties that compell them to return to Russia.

Hope that helps.

Chris