Originally Posted by philk10
it's the VWP
I go about every 3-4 weeks, usually just for a long weekend with the occasional longer visit
they often do ask me if I'm doing any work over there, going to conferences and such stuff
nope, just pleasure
If you travel on such a regular basis it is probably worth your while to obtain a visa.
The VWP is fine while it works for you however the major drawback is that you have in effect no right of appeal whatsoever against the decision of the Immigration official at the POE.
A common abuse of the VWP is for the person entering to overstay then apply for Adjustment of Status so regular trips will flag you up for extra attention eventually. The magic word 'girlfriend' has been known to send immigration officials into apoplexy as they instantly suspect that the real purpose of your visit is to marry and immigrate (paranoid little people aren't they?)
A visa does not in itself ensure entry but should make your life a whole lot smoother. The more times you enter on the VWP the more times you will get selected for secondary screening which may not end up with the same result you had the last time.
As they say you pays your money and makes your choice