It used to come down to one thing: convincing the consular officer that he will return to Colombia and that the trip is genuinely for tourism only.
That is a very high hurdle for most escorts.
The U.S. does not operate on a simple checklist where you meet X requirements and a visa is granted. It is largely discretionary and based on perceived risk of overstaying.
A common misconception among many Latinos is that an invitation letter helps. In the U.S., it often does the opposite. It can signal that you already have housing and support in place, which raises overstay concerns.
What they actually look at includes owning property, being married with kids, owning or running a business, stable and well-documented employment, age, and especially travel history outside their home country with proof of always returning. Most escorts fail several or all of these.
I’m friendly with people at the U.S. consulate here in Mexico. My boyfriend was approved because he was considered a known low-risk applicant. He has extensive international travel for vacations and always returned home. Many of his friends were denied, including some professionals.
The financial risk is at least $185 USD for the application, with a high chance of disappointment. I’m not sure whether the additional $250 visa integrity fee has actually been implemented yet.
And given that Colombia is currently on Trump's shit list, I wouldn’t hold my breath 🤷♂️