VWP - Proving ties to Australia

[whisper2me 0]

Hi Everyone,

I'm travelling to the states in Sept for just over 2 weeks vacation using the VWP. My fiance and I haven't submitted application for K1 at this stage but will later this year. I am worried about customs kicking up a fuss and needed advice on whether or not I have sufficient documentation to prove ties to home country.

So far I have:

1. Letters from 2 employers (I currently work full-time for the GOVT health system and letter shows my vacation dates as well as the date i will be returning to work. I am also on a 12 month contract (part-time basis) for a private firm and this letter shows this.

2. Original copy of my university enrolment. I am completing post-grad studies part-time and will not finish until the end of the year and therefore have to return home.

3. Recent payslips for both jobs.

4. Birth certificates for both my 2 children as well as Court Orders proving that i have sole custody - to show my family responsibilities here.

5. Orginal Rental Lease contract.

6. Utility #######...ie phone account, electricity account, both in my name and with current residential address here in Australia. Dont know if these will help.

7. Travel Itinerary from Travel Agent, showing my return dates in their origianl letter head.

8. Return plane ticket.

Could you please advise me if this is enough to show that I'm coming home after my 2 week vacation and whether I should expect problems??

Cheers

[Dan J 277]

Hi Everyone,

I'm travelling to the states in Sept for just over 2 weeks vacation using the VWP. My fiance and I haven't submitted application for K1 at this stage but will later this year. I am worried about customs kicking up a fuss and needed advice on whether or not I have sufficient documentation to prove ties to home country.

So far I have:

1. Letters from 2 employers (I currently work full-time for the GOVT health system and letter shows my vacation dates as well as the date i will be returning to work. I am also on a 12 month contract (part-time basis) for a private firm and this letter shows this.

2. Original copy of my university enrolment. I am completing post-grad studies part-time and will not finish until the end of the year and therefore have to return home.

3. Recent payslips for both jobs.

4. Birth certificates for both my 2 children as well as Court Orders proving that i have sole custody - to show my family responsibilities here.

5. Orginal Rental Lease contract.

6. Utility #######...ie phone account, electricity account, both in my name and with current residential address here in Australia. Dont know if these will help.

7. Travel Itinerary from Travel Agent, showing my return dates in their origianl letter head.

8. Return plane ticket.

Could you please advise me if this is enough to show that I'm coming home after my 2 week vacation and whether I should expect problems??

Cheers

I think your fine. If your K-1 is not yet processing you may not even be asked to show any of that, provided that you don't say that your going to visit your fiancee. But I would suggest keeping it with you anyway, just in case.

[Clarky and Tarah 0]

It sounds like you have it covered. What you're brining with you shows you have very strong ties to your country. Good luck!

[Chanchan 0]

You are fine. How many times did you visit USA in the last year or 6 months ?

I would not say I am coming to see my fiance ........ Just say visiting friends !!!!!!!!!

The word "Fiance" or someone you intend to marry they may think otherwise.... and become curious since they are always afrait people come here with the wrong "Intend".

I did visit here my boyfriend many many times on a Visitors Visa (from France)

always said my boyfriend ......... or "friend from work" and always had a return ticket.

Good luck with the vacation and then with the K1 Visa Process.

Chanchan

[Jolibee76 1]

It sounds like you have it covered. What you're brining with you shows you have very strong ties to your country. Good luck!

yeah i agree with Chan Chan, just dont say you are visiting your fiancee. When i saw my fiance i didnt mention it cos it does raise red flags. They only asked abt why i am staying 3mths, and i said to spend time with my b/f and then they reminded me that i count marry while i was there and i said yes. There was no hassled

[StillThePrettiest 3]

I visited the States last year on my Australian passport (so also on the VWP), and said, when asked, that I was visiting my boyfriend... they didn't ask for any ties to Aus at all

which was lucky, as I'm living in London, but y'know

[TracyTN 237]

Hi Everyone,

I'm travelling to the states in Sept for just over 2 weeks vacation using the VWP. My fiance and I haven't submitted application for K1 at this stage but will later this year. I am worried about customs kicking up a fuss and needed advice on whether or not I have sufficient documentation to prove ties to home country.

So far I have:

1. Letters from 2 employers (I currently work full-time for the GOVT health system and letter shows my vacation dates as well as the date i will be returning to work. I am also on a 12 month contract (part-time basis) for a private firm and this letter shows this.

2. Original copy of my university enrolment. I am completing post-grad studies part-time and will not finish until the end of the year and therefore have to return home.

3. Recent payslips for both jobs.

4. Birth certificates for both my 2 children as well as Court Orders proving that i have sole custody - to show my family responsibilities here.

5. Orginal Rental Lease contract.

6. Utility #######...ie phone account, electricity account, both in my name and with current residential address here in Australia. Dont know if these will help.

7. Travel Itinerary from Travel Agent, showing my return dates in their origianl letter head.

8. Return plane ticket.

Could you please advise me if this is enough to show that I'm coming home after my 2 week vacation and whether I should expect problems??

Cheers

You've received good advice in the other responses.

I just wanted to point out that its not 'customs' you need to be concerned about with the VWP - its immigration.

[whisper2me 0]

Thankyou for your quick responses. It's good to know I have the necessary documentation in case - I just don't want to be complacent about anything. I have no intention of staying there to marry and will go through the K1 process properly but the devious look of excitement on my face at seeing my finace might get them suspicious ...hehe

[Mags 112]

I think what you are planning to take with you sounds more than adequate. You actually remind me of me when I visited my fiance, I took a big folder of stuff with me.

[whisper2me 0]

thats FIANCE! lol

Thankyou for your quick responses. It's good to know I have the necessary documentation in case - I just don't want to be complacent about anything. I have no intention of staying there to marry and will go through the K1 process properly but the devious look of excitement on my face at seeing my finace might get them suspicious ...hehe