Would they let my NOW husband travel to US despite K1 being denied?

[Mercedeslorry 0]

My Pakistani husband (fiancée at the time of doing K1) applied for a K1 visa in the past - HOWEVER, they denied us and the reason was never given. I would really love for him to come visit me in the U.S for the first time and am wondering if this will cause an automatic denial (I'm assuming it would). He has traveled out of his country to Dubai, Qatar, and Nepal and always made sure to follow all the rules and return to his country on time. We are going to do the CR1 in the future but are still thinking about were we will both choose to reside. In the mean time, I would love for him to visit! Is this possible? any advice?

 

[JFH 12,189]

He can apply for a tourist visa, assuming the embassy are accepting applications for tourist visas. There’s no guarantee of approval but everyone is welcome to apply. 

[Adventine 3,187]

He can apply, but you'll both need to manage your expectations - the embassy may not be doing regular tourist interviews, and even if they are, he'll have to show strong ties to Pakistan. Being married to a US citizen is, in this case, a strong reason not to return to Pakistan after his trip. He will need to be prepared with good reasons to return (a job, a business, study, etc).

[Boiler 43,592]

I have been trying to think of a scenario where a failed K1 would still make a B viable and can not think of one.

[Downloader 197]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

I have been trying to think of a scenario where a failed K1 would still make a B viable and can not think of one.

I agree...there’s none. 

[aaron2020 11,651]

With a denied K-1 and now married to a USC, the chances of a visitor visa is zero.  Concentrate on getting the CR-1 right and overcome whatever problems resulted in the K-1 denial.  To be blunt, a visitor visa is not going to happen.  

[Khatera DS 11]

I agree with some of the others. The chance of getting a tourist visa are slim to none.