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Hi, I have read one entry on here from a British beneficiary only a couple of months ago that got caught doing this very same thing, spending long periods in the US and only returning to the UK for short periods of time. If I can find it I will add the link so you can read her experience. However, from what I read in that story, she was a little foolish in not bringing evidence of sufficient ties to the UK. She was specifically asked for proof of how she was funding her trip but was not able to provide any bank statements (she offered for them to check her online account but they refused and she was denied).

I think that you would be fine with your airline ID and just going over to the US for two long trips back to back. But just to be safe you could bring a few additional pieces of evidence showing your ties to the UK.

I have quite recently submitted by I-129F and so if I am asked about it I can't lie. But what I do is bring a few documents with me just in case I am asked any questions. For me this includes an employment letter showing when I am expected to return to work, a recent pay stub, my property deed showing I own my flat, a recent bank statement showing funds and a recent bill showing that I live in my flat. I know this may seem a little over the top but these documents take a few minutes to put in a plastic wallet and weight almost nothing and I know that I could prove I am returning to the UK if I am one of the unlucky ones who they question in a secondary interview.

Hi - very good advice thank you & i'll ensure i have all the paperwork as a back up. The previous thread would be appreciated too. I'm traveling out on the 26th May as well - Heathrow/Atlanta.