Originally Posted by
wharvey
There aer a number of threads here, in Travel Security and TravelBuzz that indicates that immigration is very understanding of us "weird" mileage runners....
If you get one who does not know.... just explain you are "Doing it for the miles"... you will probably just get a look, or smile... and be on your way...
Good luck!
Yep.
Brief review of those threads:
1. always be honest, you'll be in for a surprise otherwise.
2. show some FF statements as "evidence" since you could get a hard time but being honest and explaining the objective like a professional would, you will get you through no problem.
3. Make sure your story is straight, don't be afraid to admit what you were up to.
FWIW, it's really US customs desk who'll care. At airports, they're an odd group... I do fit the profile of a "high-risk traveler" being young and going abroad a lot and I've flown back from Brazil, Mexico and China and they'll look at my customs sheet and universally just waive me through. SFO, JFK, LAX.. doesn't matter.