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Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand how re-entry works under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).

I recently stayed in the U.S. for close to 90 days. During that time I briefly traveled to another country (about a week), then returned to the U.S. again. I’m now back in Europe.

I would like to return to the U.S. again in the very near future, but I want to avoid any risk of being denied entry.

My questions:

\- Is it possible to re-enter the U.S. shortly after using most of the 90 days?

\- How do border officers typically view back-to-back longer stays?

Context: During my time in the U.S. I met someone and we developed a serious relationship. I’m currently in the process of separating/divorcing in the Netherlands, and in the longer term we are considering applying for a proper visa so we can be together legally. However, that process will take a lot of time, and I would like to understand if visiting again in the meantime is realistic, because we miss eachother horribly and we prefer staying together over me being in a unpleasant abusive situation with ex partner in my house or in a hotel by myself in the Netherlands.

For reference, I’m from an ESTA-eligible country and have never overstayed or violated any rules.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand how re-entry works under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).

I recently stayed in the U.S. for close to 90 days. During that time I briefly traveled to another country (about a week), then returned to the U.S. again. I’m now back in Europe.

I would like to return to the U.S. again in the very near future, but I want to avoid any risk of being denied entry.

My questions:

\- Is it possible to re-enter the U.S. shortly after using most of the 90 days?

\- How do border officers typically view back-to-back longer stays?

Context: During my time in the U.S. I met someone and we developed a serious relationship. I’m currently in the process of separating/divorcing in the Netherlands, and in the longer term we are considering applying for a proper visa so we can be together legally. However, that process will take a lot of time, and I would like to understand if visiting again in the meantime is realistic, because we miss eachother horribly and we prefer staying together over me being in a unpleasant abusive situation with ex partner in my house or in a hotel by myself in the Netherlands.

For reference, I’m from an ESTA-eligible country and have never overstayed or violated any rules.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand how re-entry works under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).

I recently stayed in the U.S. for close to 90 days. During that time I briefly traveled to another country (about a week), then returned to the U.S. again. I’m now back in Europe.

I would like to return to the U.S. again in the very near future, but I want to avoid any risk of being denied entry.

My questions:

\- Is it possible to re-enter the U.S. shortly after using most of the 90 days?

\- How do border officers typically view back-to-back longer stays?

Context: During my time in the U.S. I met someone and we developed a serious relationship. I’m currently in the process of separating/divorcing in the Netherlands, and in the longer term we are considering applying for a proper visa so we can be together legally. However, that process will take a lot of time, and I would like to understand if visiting again in the meantime is realistic, because we miss eachother horribly and we prefer staying together over me being in a unpleasant abusive situation with ex partner in my house or in a hotel by myself in the Netherlands.

For reference, I’m from an ESTA-eligible country and have never overstayed or violated any rules.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand how re-entry works under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).

I recently stayed in the U.S. for close to 90 days. During that time I briefly traveled to another country (about a week), then returned to the U.S. again. I’m now back in Europe.

I would like to return to the U.S. again in the very near future, but I want to avoid any risk of being denied entry.

My questions:

\- Is it possible to re-enter the U.S. shortly after using most of the 90 days?

\- How do border officers typically view back-to-back longer stays?

Context: During my time in the U.S. I met someone and we developed a serious relationship. I’m currently in the process of separating/divorcing in the Netherlands, and in the longer term we are considering applying for a proper visa so we can be together legally. However, that process will take a lot of time, and I would like to understand if visiting again in the meantime is realistic, because we miss eachother horribly and we prefer staying together over me being in a unpleasant abusive situation with ex partner in my house or in a hotel by myself in the Netherlands.

For reference, I’m from an ESTA-eligible country and have never overstayed or violated any rules.

Thanks in advance for any insight.

Hi everyone,

I’m trying to understand how re-entry works under the Visa Waiver Program (ESTA).

I recently stayed in the U.S. for close to 90 days. During that time I briefly traveled to another country (about a week), then returned to the U.S. again. I’m now back in Europe.

I would like to return to the U.S. again in the very near future, but I want to avoid any risk of being denied entry.

My questions:

- Is it possible to re-enter the U.S. shortly after using most of the 90 days?

- How do border officers typically view back-to-back longer stays?

Context: During my time in the U.S. I met someone and we developed a serious relationship. I’m currently in the process of separating/divorcing in the Netherlands, and in the longer term we are considering applying for a proper visa so we can be together legally. However, that process will take a lot of time, and I would like to understand if visiting again in the meantime is realistic, because we miss eachother horribly and we prefer staying together over me being in a unpleasant abusive situation with ex partner in my house or in a hotel by myself in the Netherlands.

For reference, I’m from an ESTA-eligible country and have never overstayed or violated any rules.

Thanks in advance for any insight.