MEL_Traveller
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THanks for everyone for suggest documents that prove for Strong tie to Australia under VWP.
I want to ask, if someone is still an uni student in Australia, he finished his course in July and want to come to the US for visiting for 5 weeks. He is Australian and registered esta. What documents do you guys suggest to bring (Just in case if CBP officers ask)?
Here is my suggestion:
Bank Account statements
Tax Return (TO prove he is Australian resident for tax purpose)
Credit/Debit/Travel Card with its statements
Student ID card and its uni enrollment (or Graduation Confirmation slip that forces you to return for attendance)
Bills (Phone, Health and/or Car Insurance)
Contact of Employer (To prove you must return to Australia in certain date)
Driver License
(Optional) AFP Police Check (To prove you have no criminal record)
Yeah! I believe the prove of tie might also apply to VWP traveler too, not just B1/2 visa.
Anything else would you guys suggest to bring other than Passport, Health insurance, Returning ticket, esta hard copy and Hotel/Tour reservation slip)????? Please
my US trip is coming up in June...
yeah - don't read too much into anything and don't spend too much time worrying!!
All that immigration is concerned about is that you are a genuine tourist, that you have funds to support yourself, and that you are going home.
Those are fairly easy to meet: I'm here for 5 weeks to do [x], here is a credit/debit card to prove I have access to funds, and here is my return ticket to show i am going home.
If there are any concerns at that stage and they want to push further, then a bank statement may be required (just to prove you have cash in the bank to fund your credit card) and they may look for proof you are going to use your return ticket. 'My course starts on [x] date (here's my uni card)' is fine. A letter from your employer is good, but not necessarily something you need to pull out at first instance.
You don't need credit card statements, bills or an AFP police check. In fact bringing multiple supporting documents might look suspicious in itself! (trying too hard to get in). If you are particularly worried, then scan a couple of those bills and save them in cloud or something. If they are going to haul you in for a third degree interview then you can access them if required.