bringing wifes mother to USA for visit

[judnnc 0]

Hi, looking for some advice!

My wife and I would like to bring her mother to the states at somepoint to visit. My wife is expecting in the summer, so around that time would be great. Here are the details:

-she came on a K-1, we married, and her AOS is still pending (we just did biometrics a few weeks ago).

-her mother lives in Russia, married, kids, grandkids, not destitute at all.

The question(s):

-Which form(s) should be filed?

-Would it be better to wait until her AOS goes through before applying, or does it matter?

-how long does such a process normally take?

-Finally, assuming everything is done properly, what would be the odds of her getting a visa to visit us?

[Inky 1,111]

If you want her to VISIT you. Then you are not applying for anything. She would be applying herself for herself in her own country for a visitor visa at the nearest embassy. She would file the forms and supporting documents they require and pay the fees and go to an interview.

[Penguin_ie 5,997]

There is nothing you can do, the mother will need to apply for a tourist visa by herself, showing significant ties to her home country. Seeing as she is married and has kids and grandkids at home, her chances are reasonably good to get the visa.

[Neonred 3,693]

As you have been told she needs a tourist visa.

After a denied J-1 visa for my step daughter, last year she had success getting a tourist visa. I do think a well written invitation letter helps. My step daughter is single, 22, unemployed, does not own anything and lives in our apartment. We had also applied for an immigration visa for her so we did not think the chances were very good.

Another friend from Russia applied for a tourist visa and was denied. She owned a couple of apartments and has a large real estate business. Seems the chances are 50/50.

Edited December 28, 2010 by Neonred

[Eric-Pris 1,607]

Tourist visa (B-2) is pretty difficult to get. And it's a hit or miss kind of thing. it depends on the officer who interviews her. She may have a lot of ties and may still get denied. It's up to the officer, they are the king. Their decision is final. The cost is about $140 for the visa interview.