Applying for visas for my wife's family members

[Davemoody 0]

I am a U.S citizen by birth. My wife made it to the U.S from Nigeria in October last year and she got her permanent resident card (or green card) 2 months ago. 

 

We did a court wedding in Nigeria but we want to do a church wedding in the U.S on June 4th of this year.

 

I'm planning on applying for visas for my wife's father, mother and 4 siblings in order for them to attend our church wedding in the U.S in June.

 

Do you know where I would start in order to get the process rolling?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

 

you don't apply for them, them must each apply individually and be granted on their own merits 

 

each one will have to show strong ties to their country, they may all get the visa or might not, maybe some will get it and not all

 

they have to apply and take evidence to the interview

 

 

[Coco8 1,042]

Yes, showing strong ties to going back is key (jobs, property, bank accounts, etc.)

 

In addition to that, they will need to show funds to cover their trips. If you think they do not have the funds, maybe you can write them a letter to present at the consulate explaining the purpose of the trip and saying you will cover a % of the trip (e.g. they will be staying at your place and you will pay any expenses).

 

 

[Davemoody 0]

Ok so what forms do they need to fill out to start the process? And what's the next step for them after they fill out the forms?

[Boiler 46,133]

Best you do not get involved.

[Penguin_ie 5,996]

Start here:  https://ng.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/

BTW, if any of them have previously travelled, say to Europe or other Western countries, make sure they mention that, it is a big plus to show previous travel and return to the home country.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

  Nigeria can be tough for tourist visas , especially for large family groups.   The normal approval rate for this kind of thing is about 25%.  

[KierenHby 899]

14 hours ago, Davemoody said:

I am a U.S citizen by birth. My wife made it to the U.S from Nigeria in October last year and she got her permanent resident card (or green card) 2 months ago. 

 

We did a court wedding in Nigeria but we want to do a church wedding in the U.S on June 4th of this year.

 

I'm planning on applying for visas for my wife's father, mother and 4 siblings in order for them to attend our church wedding in the U.S in June.

 

Cannot have two weddings. Once married, any subsequent event is a celebration. 

[Hypnos 6,578]

8 hours ago, KierenHby said:

Cannot have two weddings. Once married, any subsequent event is a celebration.

You actually can. In Texas, for example, a married couple can obtain another marriage licence and marry each other a second time, if they so wish.