How to get the MIL a visa?

[Danno 1,228]

I would like to get my Mother in law a visa for a visit.

In the past I heard it was difficult now I hear it's not so hard, what are the steps involved?

I saw forms at the embasy website which are to be filled out on-line but only in English, would I need to get a translator to help MIL to do them? IS a invitation letter still being used?

Has anyone from Russian done this recently?

The sooner the better I can do this as airfares will be on the rise as spring approaches.

[slim 1,530]

I got the SIL (I better not say I, even though I did all the paperwork and then mailed it to her with sticky "sign here" notes attached) a visitor visa last year about this time.

Basically, they have to apply themselves over there but you can do all the paperwork here then have them sign it. Follow the B visa check list here on VJ (visitor visa/tourist visa) and then sign it where it says "person preparing form." Send it to her and then have her apply at the nearest consulate. Pretty easy, actually.

If you wanna search for it on here somewhere, I know I did a thread about it in the Russia forum. Any additional questions, PM me and I'll see what I can do to help you sort it out.