What is the best method?

[Lostinchaos 1]

Hello everyone,

 

I am an American and I had a relationship with a person in South Africa. The relationship didn’t work out although I had filed for a k-1 2019/2020? I think! During Covid we ended up pulling the plug on that. Anyways, I had a baby in 2021 and he’s the father. Long story short, how can he obtain a b1 I believe visa to see his child? Mind you we have no ties as bf/gf , engaged and so forth. I just figured it might be easier for him to come than for me to travel with my kids(3 total) or is his chances slim

to none due to he’s in an African country? 
 

[Mike E 11,739]

The visa is B-2. He just needs to apply. Normally I would expect approval. Given the K-1 history and that he has a child in the U.S., I expect denial   

Edited March 9, 2023 by Mike E

[Lostinchaos 1]

4 minutes ago, Mike E said:

The visa is B-2. He just needs to apply. Normally I would expect approval. Given the K-1 history and that he has a child in the U.S., I expect denial   

That sounds logical honestly. Is there anything he could do to potentially help his case that he plans to return? 
 

 

[Mike E 11,739]

1 minute ago, Lostinchaos said:

That sounds logical honestly. Is there anything he could do to potentially help his case that he plans to return? 
 

 

Get married, father a child in wedlock, enlist in the South African armed forces. That combination puts the probability over 50 percent  

[Redro 4,611]

46 minutes ago, Lostinchaos said:

Hello everyone,

 

I am an American and I had a relationship with a person in South Africa. The relationship didn’t work out although I had filed for a k-1 2019/2020? I think! During Covid we ended up pulling the plug on that. Anyways, I had a baby in 2021 and he’s the father. Long story short, how can he obtain a b1 I believe visa to see his child? Mind you we have no ties as bf/gf , engaged and so forth. I just figured it might be easier for him to come than for me to travel with my kids(3 total) or is his chances slim

to none due to he’s in an African country? 
 

What are his ties to SA. Does he have a job? Does he have a house or rent? Has he traveled to other countries that require a visa? 
Most of the South Africans I know obtained a tourist visa easily… I would have him apply for the visa (it is only $160) if the visa is refused then you can start saving for your trip to SA so he can meet his child. 

[Lostinchaos 1]

1 minute ago, ROK2USA said:

What are his ties to SA. Does he have a job? Does he have a house or rent? Has he traveled to other countries that require a visa? 
Most of the South Africans I know obtained a tourist visa easily… I would have him apply for the visa (it is only $160) if the visa is refused then you can start saving for your trip to SA so he can meet his child. 

He does have a job and he rents a place. He also has a car note and all the “adult” bills lol! He’s traveled lately to other African countries but outside of Africa I don’t think so. I will have him attempt to apply.