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[Boiler 45,961]

All the US airports I've been to you have to get your luggage first before going through immigration.

Interesting, all the ones I have been through are the opposite.

[QueenComley 295]

Interesting, all the ones I have been through are the opposite.

That has been my experience too....I have never been able to get luggage until after the fact.

[milimelo 4,544]

Just out of curiosity, how would the IO know how many bags you've brought with you, assuming you go through the immigration section before collecting bags at the carousel and then go through customs. Is your checked luggage on their screens? That's the way it is at our airport anyway, perhaps it's a different set up in other airports? I've heard from a lot of people not to bring too much luggage & my bf is only bringing the one bag and a bike. Kind of a silly question but hearing stories from people who've been turned around and not let in for their visits, I was wondering at what point does luggage get taken into account?

They can ask, or they can ask you to show the stubs you get when you check in your bags. On occasion, they can send you to go get your bags before reporting to secondary (they hold your passport and paperwork).

[christeen 966]

Luggage Is after immigration... From our experience This is how it is done at ALT, MIA, CLT, EWR, DFW, ORD, JFK, BOS, MNP, IAD, MCO, LAX, HOU and DEN ... Dont know about other west airports...

To the OP, a 2 week visit one year after your last visit is not a use of the VWP nor should be a red flag... You should be fine, just answer truthfully and don't be nervous...

[Camelot13 63]

Thanks all! And sorry for bogarting this thread. I always get so nervous about all this! My boyfriend's coming to LAX where you pick up bags after immigration. I thought it was the case everywhere, but it looks like each airport has their own route.

[Boiler 45,961]

I know of no US Airport that allows that for International arrivals, I have flown into LAX and from memory he could not do that.

[rosiemct 0]

Hiya Queen Comely, I am flying out on the 16th Dec for 76 days. I went over in Oct for my boyfriend's sister's wedding with no issues whatsoever but am slightly concerned about the gap between visits (around 6 weeks)

I am fully prepared with evidence of job to come back to ( I have been given unpaid leave) , flat I lease, payslips, car in the UK, bank statement as well as credit cards etc should I get asked but just wondering what you actually said at POE for purpose of visit?? Did they ask who you were staying with? Did you answer boyfriend?

I have no intention of over staying and I HAVE to come back. Everything I own is here! I just want to spend some time with my boyfriend and do some site seeing etc.

Also to zoom_ what happened?? I read so many of these threads and no one ever updates as to what happened!

Many thanks

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

he cant due to work

He doesn't get vacation?

[Teddy B 17,252]

Hiya Queen Comely, I am flying out on the 16th Dec for 76 days. I went over in Oct for my boyfriend's sister's wedding with no issues whatsoever but am slightly concerned about the gap between visits (around 6 weeks)

I am fully prepared with evidence of job to come back to ( I have been given unpaid leave) , flat I lease, payslips, car in the UK, bank statement as well as credit cards etc should I get asked but just wondering what you actually said at POE for purpose of visit?? Did they ask who you were staying with? Did you answer boyfriend?

I have no intention of over staying and I HAVE to come back. Everything I own is here! I just want to spend some time with my boyfriend and do some site seeing etc.

Also to zoom_ what happened?? I read so many of these threads and no one ever updates as to what happened!

Many thanks

This an old thread and Queen Comley hasn't been on the board since July. You'll be better off starting a new thread.

How long was your previous stay for the wedding? If it was short, say a week or two, you should be ok to come back for the 76 days with the proof of ties you listed. Always tell the truth to POE Officers. If you're staying with your boyfriend, you should tell them that.

[rosiemct 0]

Sorry, I just reread that and realised I hadn't said. My previous visit was for 2 weeks. I returned on the 5th of Nov.

Yes, I had hoped I would be ok! My concerns were what to say re boyfriend etc. I guess that issue will only come up if they ask who I am staying with which would be an obvious question due to my length of stay.

My plans are to spend Christmas etc with friends and their families and to see some more of the east coast. I just had a brief taste in Oct as my time was taken up helping to set up my friend's wedding. I am a genuine tourist but just know me having a relationship with a USC could raise eyebrows. I guess plenty of people have intercontinental relationships but I do worry! Thanks for getting back to me

[rosiemct 0]

I should add I plan to say I am staying with my boyfriend but only if asked! I think that is the general rule. Always be honest but answer only what you are asked. Also thanks re the info about Queen Comely

[Teddy B 17,252]

I should add I plan to say I am staying with my boyfriend but only if asked! I think that is the general rule. Always be honest but answer only what you are asked. Also thanks re the info about Queen Comely

Yes, this is the correct procedure. You're welcome.

[rosiemct 0]

Based on the two weeks with around 6 weeks' gap do you think 76 days will seem reasonable? The trip in October was my first trip to the US since 2004!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

He doesn't get vacation?

That's not so unusual, my husband didn't get vacation until he'd worked for his employer for a year, and even then all he gets is five days. Compared to the 5+ weeks I got in the UK, it made sense for the visits to be one-sided.

[Mike-eeh and Odie 193]

That's not so unusual, my husband didn't get vacation until he'd worked for his employer for a year, and even then all he gets is five days. Compared to the 5+ weeks I got in the UK, it made sense for the visits to be one-sided.

Wow, I feel old at my job now. I remember now back when I started my job 10 years ago, I didn't get vacation for like a year.