Giblet44

> Bring plenty of proof that you indeed have 6 months off work. Bring a
> letter from your employer stating the time you will be absent and what
> date you're expected back at work. Bring proof that you can fund the
> trip for that long.
>
> Are you saying for the past 10 years, you've spent two 90-day periods
> in the USA each year? You've been very lucky.
>
> Rene

Yes, I have. Why am I lucky? I never exceeded 90 days each time. Do you
think it's worth applying for the B2 - what would happen if it's
rejected? What other documens should I bring. Would the London office
note on my previous stays?

Thanks for the help.

A.

Noorah101

> Yes, I have. Why am I lucky? I never exceeded 90 days each time. Do
> you think it's worth applying for the B2 - what would happen if it's
> rejected? What other documens should I bring. Would the London office
> note on my previous stays?
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> A.

Usually folks who visit the USA that often that regularly eventually get
questioned at the POE and eventually turned around.

I guess it's only worth applying for the B-2 if you want to stay longer
than 90 days this time. If it's rejected, you use the VWP for only 90
days. I believe you have to claim that you've been refused a visa in
the past, after that.

Bring any documents you feel would support your case to be allowed to
stay for 6 months in the USA. I am not sure if London will know about
all your previous visits, but I assume you have stamps in your passport
showing such visits, which they will see. Also, the B-2 application
might ask about previous visits, so they'll see it on there too.

Rene

Cor Bosman

>> So why does a B2 exist in the first place?

>For those people who have a good reason for wanting them
>The majority are retired people who travel ..who of course
>wont be looking for work.... medical reasons ...some types of business
>.etc
>see the DOS site
>http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html

What if you're 35 and retired? Think it would be enough to show
financial independance?

Cor

Noorah101

> >> So why does a B2 exist in the first place?
>
> >For those people who have a good reason for wanting them
> >The majority are retired people who travel ..who of course
> >wont be looking for work.... medical reasons ...some types of
> >business
> >.etc
> >see the DOS site
> >http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html
>
> What if you're 35 and retired? Think it would be enough to show
> financial independance?
>
> Cor

As long as you can show that you will indeed return to the UK at the end
of your visit to the USA, or at least that you don't intend to abandon
the UK, you should be fine. Examples include showing proof of owning
property, land, rent, mortgage. Having a job or school to go back to is
better, but you can only show what you've got and hope for the best.

Rene

Meauxna

> >> So why does a B2 exist in the first place?
>
> >For those people who have a good reason for wanting them
> >The majority are retired people who travel ..who of course
> >wont be looking for work.... medical reasons ...some types of
> >business
> >.etc
> >see the DOS site
> >http://travel.state.gov/visa/temp/types/types_1262.html
>
> What if you're 35 and retired? Think it would be enough to show
> financial independance?
>
> Cor

Geez, Cor, why don't you tell us? You've been trying at this for what,
like 4+ years now?

You have a memorable name


GIBLET44, if you have been living half of each year in the US on the VWP
for the last 10 years, why the sudden urge to get a B visa?
You've been lucky so far.. did you do something to wreck your karma?

Giblet44

> Geez, Cor, why don't you tell us? You've been trying at this for what,
> like 4+ years now?
>
> You have a memorable name
>
>
> GIBLET44, if you have been living half of each year in the US on the
> VWP for the last 10 years, why the sudden urge to get a B visa?
> You've been lucky so far.. did you do something to wreck your karma?

90 Days is not enough time, just a hassle having to come back to the UK.
I don't know what constitutes wrecking karma - adultry or not leaving a
tip when losing at 3 card poker?

Wooks

On Aug 3, 8:50 pm, Ray <member9...@nomx.britishexpats.com> wrote:
> > I'm 40, what docs and proof do I need? What are the reasons why I
> > wouldn't get one?
>
> > Thanks. A.
>
> Simple.. the averge American get two weeks vacation if they are lucky
> they always suspect immigrant intent for those wanting to stay longer.
> than 90 days
>

So maybe the reason I sailed through the process last year is that I
am a student and coming back to finish your degree is a pretty good
indication that you are going to leave.

I was very suprised that it was considered to be so difficult.

Cor Bosman

>> What if you're 35 and retired? Think it would be enough to show
>> financial independance?
>>
>> Cor

>Geez, Cor, why don't you tell us? You've been trying at this for what,
>like 4+ years now?

>You have a memorable name

Hehe Going to the US really worries me. My wife is american and her
family lives on St Croix. We go there during the winter months, and I
dutifully stay about 85 days. Sofar no problems. The last few years though
I sometimes need to visit the US for other things as well, and im always
a little worried the axe will come down one day.

Ive been thinking about getting a B2 visa, so I possibly have a bit more
breathing space, but i just dont dare to take the plunge and try because
the results of a denial are catastrophic for us.

Cor

Meauxna

> >> What if you're 35 and retired? Think it would be enough to show
> >> financial independance?
> >>
> >> Cor
>
> >Geez, Cor, why don't you tell us? You've been trying at this for
> >what,
> >like 4+ years now?
>
> >You have a memorable name
>
> Hehe Going to the US really worries me. My wife is american and her
> family lives on St Croix. We go there during the winter months, and I
> dutifully stay about 85 days. Sofar no problems. The last few years
> though
> I sometimes need to visit the US for other things as well, and im
> always
> a little worried the axe will come down one day.
>
> Ive been thinking about getting a B2 visa, so I possibly have a bit
> more
> breathing space, but i just dont dare to take the plunge and try
> because
> the results of a denial are catastrophic for us.
>
> Cor

ha ha, yes, I remember being envious of your particular 'problem'.

Haven't you run into any other folk there in similar situations yet? I'd
ask around in the expat community to see what others might be doing.