Hi,

Been on the road for 2 1/2 years and currently in Peru. I'd like to go to the US & Canada, but heard various stories about some people having been refused entry to the US. Some of them had a valid 6-month visa, others tried it on a 3-month visa waiver.

Are these stories of 'refused entry' the exception for long-term travellers? I mean, the only two reasons for a refused entry I can think of are:
1) you've been to the 'wrong' countries earlier during a RTW trip
2) the border guys can't quite comprehend how someone can support themselves without working, so maybe they think "you want to work illegaly in my country, hence you're not gonna cross this border"

On my current passport I've been to Iran & Pakistan (about 2 years ago now). I can prove a legal income from my home country, which supports my trip – so I hope at least point 2 won't be an issue.

Anyway... IF I get into the US on a 3 month visa waiver, I'd then like to leave the bike with my cousin in California, fly back to Europe for 2-3 months and then get a 6-month visa for the US & fly back to the US to continue my trip.

Any long-term(!) traveller had any problems with getting into the US?
How long can I leave the bike in the US? (With or without Carnet)

Thanks a bunch!

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