Would I let me in? That is a good question. I like to think that I am open minded enough to appreciate that some people like living in countries other than the one they were born in. The way that the interviewing officer said "Guatemala" it was almost like it was some awful disease, when really it is one of the most beautiful places I have been to and I know of plenty of Americans who have chosen to make it their 'unofficial' home...establishing successful businesses but still using the tourism visa to live there (the residency application process there is terrible).

I also appreciate that some people can be in long-term relationships without feeling the need to get married. My interviewing officer recommended that I seriously consider marriage. I can also appreciate that not everyone entering the US is doing so because they want to live in the land of the free. It is a great place to visit, but not somewhere I want to live at the moment.

I think that CBP officers are trained to assume guilt and let the burden of proof fall on the visitor. That is fine enough...the US has the right to protect its borders. However, it would be nice if there was more common sense applied at borders.