Visiting the US Visa Waiver Program

[WelshPete 0]

I have returned from the US back to the UK after a months stay. I have booked another trip out there to see my FIancee from 16/08/2006 to 13/11/2006. This works out as exactly 90 days. We haven't started the Fiance visa yet so that is not a problem. What is worrying me is that I am staying exactly 90 days. Will I be refused entry for that reason? I have the e-ticket with everything saying I'm leaving on the 90th day but I'm worried. On the US Embassy website it states "for less than 90 days".

Hope you guys can help me.

[gwenneh 7]

As long as you have sufficient ties to prove that you will be returning (return ticket, lease, letter from work, etc.) in the event that you *do* get questioned, you shouldn't have a problem. Since you have stayed here before, it is possible that you will be looked at with closer scrutiny, so be prepared. My own husband did it, so it certainly is possible; although he was questioned very closely on the last visit before we giot the visa. He had his tenancy agreement, a letter frmo his job, bank statements, the visa paperwork thus far, and a return ticket to back him up, so they let him through.

[aussiewench 9]

From and including: Wednesday, 16 August 2006

To and including: Monday, 13 November 2006

is 90 days

Overview – what is the Visa Waiver Program?

The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) enables nationals of certain countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for stays of 90 days or less without obtaining a visa

You will be fine as far as the 90 days goes

Edited July 10, 2006 by aussiewench

[lisaf 0]

I think a lot depends on how many trips you have done..If this 90 day trip is your first, should be no problem. After my fourth 90 day trip in two years, I was told it would be my last for at least a year without that K-1 in my hot little hand!

[WelshPete 0]

I think a lot depends on how many trips you have done..If this 90 day trip is your first, should be no problem. After my fourth 90 day trip in two years, I was told it would be my last for at least a year without that K-1 in my hot little hand!

I have been once before, this year from 08/06/2006 to 07/07/2006. The thing is I won't have a job. Will that impede me? I also live with my Parents so I don't own anything. What can I use to say I am coming back?

[Jaylen Brit 1]

Job centre appointemnt? Job interview appointment?

If you haven't got one MAKE one, (if you can get one so far in advance) and get it in writing - its not the best proof but its something.. I know what you mean about lack of 'proof' - its hard if you don't own a property, or work as a temp even - cos you have no employment 'record'.

Also be aware that if you have a few trips close together for long periods the POE ppl SOMETIMES view it as 'using VWP to live in US, or commute' - and deny entry on that basis.

Have you any plans for travel inside the US to see sights?

If not make some - or have guides etc for places you 'want to visit'. which would 'explain' the length of your visit.

[lisaf 0]

I think a lot depends on how many trips you have done..If this 90 day trip is your first, should be no problem. After my fourth 90 day trip in two years, I was told it would be my last for at least a year without that K-1 in my hot little hand!

I have been once before, this year from 08/06/2006 to 07/07/2006. The thing is I won't have a job. Will that impede me? I also live with my Parents so I don't own anything. What can I use to say I am coming back?

hmm sorry, Im stumped on that one.

Ive always been asked what do you do, why do have so much time to spare, how can you afford to be away so long??? etc. Although that happened on the 3rd and 4th trip. My second trip I'd said that I didn't finish seeing everything I wanted to see the first time around. I was only asked if I had the finances to be able to stay that long. Told them yes, and had bank details which they did not ask to see.

Are you a student?

Hopefully someone with a situation like yours will be able to share their experience.

[jenni and sami 0]

I recently stayed for 86 days in the States to visit my then girlfriend, now fiance. I was expecting it to be no problem at all at the border, just as I hadn't really thought about it. I was questionned for a surprisingly long time about what I did, what I was doing there and how I was going to support myself. I told the officer that I had savings, and that I was basically there to see if we could live together, and if yes, we would be filing for a visa etc. Eventually he let me in, and didn't ask to see proof of savings etc, but I would say it is worth taking any evidence you can. Particularly if you have recently visited for a reasonable length of time.

Cheers, and good luck,

Sami

[WelshPete 0]

I'm not a student no. My Dad's self-employed and I sort of work for him off the record and Temp the rest of the time. I'm really worried now I've read all sorts of Horror stories about Officers turning people away for multiple visits. This is only my second visit though ever. I have no intention of staying after 90 days and have booked a return flight. As for supporting myself well I'm taking my ATM card but my Fiancee will be supporting me mostly.

Sh*t I'm really, really worried now. I don't want my Fiancee to be mere yards away and me deported back to England without seeing her.

[JC75 0]

I'm not a student no. My Dad's self-employed and I sort of work for him off the record and Temp the rest of the time. I'm really worried now I've read all sorts of Horror stories about Officers turning people away for multiple visits. This is only my second visit though ever. I have no intention of staying after 90 days and have booked a return flight. As for supporting myself well I'm taking my ATM card but my Fiancee will be supporting me mostly.

Sh*t I'm really, really worried now. I don't want my Fiancee to be mere yards away and me deported back to England without seeing her.

oh sweety

I have been twice, both for 90 day periods...with no questions at all....either times...I was going to go back again for a couple of weeks while I wait on my interview but seeing I have to wait around till the 27th etc for my doc appointment now I'm wondering...I do know how you feel and this is major major stress and *bs*....I was worried the second time I went in even though my fiance was with me...

[The Molinas 0]

i didnt have no problems... i left germany on the 30th of april and im staying in the states until the 28th of july. they asked more questions than usual at the american airport and my luggage was double checked. but other than that there werent any problems....

questions they asked me:

are u a student?

how long u planning on staying?

who u visiting?

who u gonna b staying with?

who is gonna pay for the expenses?

[JC75 0]

i didnt have no problems... i left germany on the 30th of april and im staying in the states until the 28th of july. they asked more questions than usual at the american airport and my luggage was double checked. but other than that there werent any problems....

questions they asked me:

are u a student?

how long u planning on staying?

who u visiting?

who u gonna b staying with?

who is gonna pay for the expenses?

yeah but how many times have you been to the US in say the last 2 years? they didn't ask me anything either when I went in but I have only been twice....I think thats more what he is worried about frequent visits....

[WelshPete 0]

Thank you for all the help. I'm a little better now. I know that its ultimately up the Officer in Detroit. But as my first visit was for only 30 days I think I'll be okay. I'll just tell the truth I'm seeing my Girlfriend (I'll not mention Fiance to him!!) I'm a temp so can take unpaid time off and have saved up for this trip.

[meauxna 15]

Might want to have your ticket be for slightly less than 90 days (as mentioned). Any complication or dely (like weather) could put you into an unintentional overstay. It's happened before--leave yourself a little buffer while you look at the big picture.

[m_olask 0]

you have only just come back and your trying to go again for 90 days straight away? is that right?