Q: I (US citizen) have a child support case against the father (Latin Country). He is seeking a visa into the US .
He has his US Visa appointment in June in Bogota. Will the child support case impact his ability to obtain a US Visa if he has an open child support case and is seeking to abandon his child who will be a US citizen?
A:
An ongoing child support case can potentially impact visa applications, particularly if there are legal obligations or outstanding issues that have not been addressed. The U.S. Department of State considers various factors under U.S. immigration law when approving visa applications, and adherence to laws, including those pertaining to family and child support, is taken into consideration.
If the father has unresolved legal matters related to child support in the U.S., it is possible that these could be seen unfavorably during his visa assessment process. It's important that he provides complete and truthful information during his application process, as failure to disclose legal obligations might result in visa denial.
I recommend consulting with a legal advisor familiar with immigration law to better understand how these specific circumstances might affect the visa application. This will help in preparing for any questions that might arise during the visa interview and in dealing with the legal complexities linked to the child support case.
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