Originally Posted by
Wally Bird
Do NOT mention that you have a US girlfriend; this is a well known "red flag" to CBP bulls. Use a generic visiting friends (plural) when asked.
Oh sure, tell the guy who was already "interrogated" once to lie about a different story at primary this time. Yeah, that should work out well...
OP, for heaven's sake
DO NOT start changing your story now, especially if you intend to one day apply for legal permanent resident status.
Cheers