Bringing the parents over for the wedding

[donmerlin]

Hi All,

Once my fiancee gets her K1 visa and comes to the US, we would really like to bring her parents to the wedding. They are Chinese nationals who have never been to the US before.

Is there anything I can do from my side to help get them here? Or are they pretty much on their own in obtaining a visitors visa from the US consulate in China? I would think (hope) that there is some special "attend their daughter's wedding" fast track, but I cannot find anything of the sort.

Anyone else find themselves in this position? What's the best way to go about it?

[Coventrated]

They apply for a B2 Visitors Visa.

[donmerlin]

So they are basically on their own? Is there anything I can do, submit paperwork, send a letter, anything... to help with the process? What is the typical length of time of getting a B2 visa?

[Coventrated]

I have seen people send a letter of invitation, hopefully they will have ties requiring their return home and assets to fund their journey.

I have heard of people filling in an I-134, but its legally worthless and suggests that they are not financially viable.

[kitkat1]

Take a look here:

http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/niv_business.html

If Going to Visit Family: You should provide proof that you have a genuine, ongoing relationship with the person inviting you, and provide information about his/her immigration status in the U.S. The following documentation may be helpful: Hukou registration or other proof of genuine family relationship, photos with the U.S. family members in recent years, copy of his/her U.S. passport or green card, copy of his/her passport and U.S. visas, etc. If you previously stayed in the U.S. longer than the period given on your I-94 form at the U.S. port of entry, you should present the original letter of extension issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Invitation Letter: If you are invited to visit someone in the United States, provide information about who is inviting you, purpose of travel, and planned itinerary or schedule. No invitation letter is needed if you are only sightseeing in the United States;

Proof of Finances: Proof that you can support yourself during your entire stay in the U.S. without working, e.g. pay statement that shows regular monthly salary & bank books with regular history of deposits and withdrawals, etc. (Please note that certificates of deposit are NOT helpful.);

[donmerlin]

Thank you!