QUOTE(fwaguy @ Jun 15 2007, 11:53 AM)

QUOTE(Jewel12 @ Jun 15 2007, 10:39 AM)

You can't affect the issuance of a tourist visa in any way, unfortunately. All her parents need to do is apply for B-2 visas at the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. You (or your wife) can write an informal letter inviting her parents for a visit. It's better to write it in Ukrainian. Other than that - there's nothing you can do.
Best of luck!

I know several couples from Ukraine whose parents have successfully acquired tourist visas. One thing that I have noticed is that on all cases (without exception) is that only one parent travels at a time. I have never thought to ask why this is......
Yes, I heard this also, that only one can travel at a time. I heard it was because they are afraid the couple (parents) would immigrate illegally to the USA. In the case only one is issued a visa at a time, then it is almost guaranteed they will return to the Ukraine. I did hear from a good source, that it is "possible" for both parents to receive visas at the same time, but it is difficult. They recommended I go to the interview with them in Kiev, but I don't know if this will work.. Guess I'll have to wait and see..