They're not family members...they're friends...but I need advice.

[homesick_american 1]

Sorry I just had to reply to that quote regarding the extortionate overseas tuition fees!!!!! Expensive it may be but when you consider that they get free medical care, operations etc, I don't think it is bad value!!

I should get my Chilean friend to tell you about her birth experience in an NHS hospital. If she'd known of any private birthing facilities in the city believe me, she'd have paid the extra.

[athena_ny 1]

Tourist visas are hard to get from South America. My husband and mother in law overstayed theirs due to circumstances out of their control. Many others overstay intentionally and never return.

My mother in law's sister was able to come for her daughter's wedding - assuming she showed enough ties. My sister in law came with one of her sons - leaving her 2 year old and husband, had no issues.

If they are how you describe them, they should be able to get it (I'd think) but it's all up to the officer at the consulate.

My husband's family is from Peru, btw.