Tourist trip to USA while girlfriend works there – what to expect at border check?
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- Aparna Patel
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- 9 Aug, 2023
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Border officials are looking for evidence that you’re planning to work illegally and/or move to the US permanently. Usually boyfriends coming to visit girlfriends (or vice versa) is a huge red flag for both, and this is likely the source of the horror stories you’re hearing.
However, your case is different, because your girlfriend is not a US citizen and is there for a fixed-duration internship. By all means bring documentation, at a minimum your return flight, her visa and her return flight, and the other documents you list be helpful as well.
And as @mts already advised you, answer when asked but don’t volunteer extra information. You’re taking some time off to visit the US and attend some conferences, you’re staying in an Airbnb, you have a return ticket and means to support yourself – odds are pretty high this is all you need and you’ll never even need to mention your girlfriend.
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