Going back in the US with VWP

[stis]

Hi everybody,

I have some doubts about VWP; first: this year I went to the US in august and stayed there for 3 weeks, then I came back to Europe (I'm an european citizen) and I'm going back on november 12th and my ticket back is on january 9th (58 days in the States).

My concerns are: do they know I left in august? This time I didn't have to give any paper when I left and (I think) nobody checked electronically my passport. They might think I have just jumped out for a while and then trying to re-enter.
Then when I will go back in november will the Homeland Security officer ask some sort of proof of my ties/funds? And if so what do you suggest to bring with me?

I'm a student, finishing grad school and I have my last tests in february.

Thanks,

Stis

 

[elcupacabras]

Since VWP is now paperless, you no longer haven anything to hand back to the airlines when you leave the US. The airlines share their flight manifests with immigration and this is what will show that you left the country in a timely manner.

As for your next visit, you 'should' be fine- thought no one here will be able to give you a definite answer as the only person who will know will be the particular interviewing officer that you get at POE as you attempt to enter.

It's possible you may get asked to prove ties....its also possible that you may not. Just make sure you have the proof of ties in your hand luggage but ONLY offer this information should the POE specifically ask for it. Never volunteer information that has not been asked for.