retired_absoluteangel

I've been told I need a letter from my employer stating that I have a permanent Job and the dates I'm on Holidays.

Now in all the times I've been to the states I've been asked for such a letter once, that was back in 2002, I think.

Anyone been through US customs recntly?

retired_lpribila

You may have to, I told them I was a student but I had to show my student card for them to believe me.

retired_mountainsong

you're english going into the states? Ive gone through US customs loads and never been asked for any such thing, they usually ask where you're going, the address you're staying at (they'll get quite irritable if you dont have an exact address) and will ask why you're here and when you're due to return, thats about it really

retired_absoluteangel

Well I also have my student card and a load of letter from the college but nothing addressed specifically to me , all Dear Student and such.

retired_absoluteangel

I'm irish , and What you said is what I usually get asked but because once I was asked for such a letter, I think I should have one with me.

I'm thinking I'll just type it out myself, only thing is I dont have a letter head, but If they have a problem with my letter they can always ring to confirm I work there.

retired_2symonds

If they are really that strict at getting into America then I'm never going to get in as I'll try and drink on the plane to get me to sleep and I can't sleep on planes so that is not a good impression to make when entering a country

retired_absoluteangel

Haha thats pretty much my plan, 6 hours drink fueled sleep on the plane!

retired_assy22

I presume turning up drunk's also not the best idea.

retired_selvinel

Do it. See what happens :thup:

retired_misshwood1

Last time I was in the States, last May I think, they just asked for details of where I was staying and that was it. I'd signed the Visa Waiver form thing. Not sure if an Irish citizen has one of those.