Hi Skatering,

Thanks again for your further feedback. Yeah it's the lack of strong ties to the UK that worries me the most. Admittedly, this is how it's been on every single trip I've ever made, and I've been fine so far. I'm just more anxious now since I have a few lengthy visits under my belt, and I've heard that they don't like it when people have a history of lengthy visits in the past. I think the recent stress issues have also increased my anxiety levels as of late. That and as mentioned previously, stupidly reading up CBP horror stories.

So in total, what I do have is:

• Strong evidence of funds to support myself during my short trip. (and more than enough funds in my bank to show that I was able to support myself during my previous lengthy trip too if needed)
• Return tickets for both my flight and for the train home.
• A strong compliance record from 8 previous visits over the past decade.
• Hotel bookings, Amtrak train tickets to/from Chicago. (we're travelling around Illinois during my stay, and will have a list of places we're travelling to present to the officer if they request it)
• Evidence of a rented apartment in the UK, and further evidence to show that I am actually living there.
• Travel insurance documentation for the two weeks I'll be away. (not that this is evidence really.. but it's something I've got! lol)
• A job to return to, although online.. so probably not really much help there sadly.

I hope this will be enough to satisfy the officer on the day. If I do get though hassle-free, I'll definitely be staying out of the US during 2018 so that I don't risk any further hassle.

As for DUB, that's good to hear. It's actually my first time flying through DUB, so I know very little about it.

Anyway apologies for rambling on! Thanks again for the feedback.