I'd love my parents come visit me and my husband from Russia

[Dakine10 5,452]

Thanks so much for your replies!

@HFM181818,

I got to the US on J1 then I changed my status to F1 and 2 years later I got married. So definitely it wasn't the best way to establish the residency. I really hope it won't ruin my parent's chances to come visit us . My dad had travelled a lot in Europe on business (awhile back). However my mom never left the country! They have assets and a small business. They do have jobs though they are of retirement age (early 60s). Does the age play any difference?

Here's what US embassy says about visiting a relative:

"Visiting a relative

Bring photocopies of your relative's proof of status (e.g. Green Card, naturalization certificate, valid visa, etc) and a letter (or scanned/faxed copy) from friends or relatives in the United States describing your relationship and details of your proposed trip. The letter does not need to be notarized."

That's why I am thinking weather it would be better if I write a letter or my husband.

Also it says to bring the "travel itinerary and/or other explanation about your planned trip". Should they purchase their plain tickets before the interview?

Thanks again,

Lisa

They should not buy tickets before they get the visa. They should have a prospective itinerary of when they would like to visit and what they intend to do.

If the embassy requires a letter, either you or your husband can write it. For my inlaw's tourist visa's, the embassy always wanted a letter and I always wrote the letter. It should be a brief letter describing relationship, itinerary, and I usually included that we would be purchasing return tickets. Avoid extraneous information as it will not be helpful.