So what would you say your typical year consists of in relation to time spent in the US and time spent in Ireland? Is it 50/50? And when you travel do you do it on the visa waiver 3 month thingy or get an extended 6 month one? And finally when you arrive what sort of questions do they typically ask when they see you've been in and out the country a lot?
Sorry for all the questions... Any info is much appreciated
Usually 1 week a month in the US, sometimes 2 weeks. I go each time on the visa waiver programme which allows a stay of up to 3 months if necessary although to date I havent stayed longer than about 20 days in one go.
Questions usually consist of...
Why are you here?
How long are you here for? (They ask this like 4 or 5 times throughout the questioning)
Where are you staying?
How long have you been with your partner?
How did you meet, where and when?
How much cash do you have? Do you havea credit card?
How can you come over so frequently?
What is your occupation?
Do you have proof of your occupation?
Do you have a return ticket and can I see it?
In a nutshell you have to convince them that you're going to leave the country and not remain there past your welcome.
NEVER lie to these guys. They can spot it a mile off and if you do your ass will be hauled into a back office for initerrogation.