1st time B2 applicant

[Morgana]

Hi, I am a first time B2 applicant. I've been reading the treads on this issue and would like to have some advices/opinions on my chances of getting the visa.

I am going for an interview coming Monday.
My profile:
Single, 30yr female. Singaporean.
Currently employed by my company holding to managerial post. 5 years of working history in this company.
Current drawing at annual salary of S$55,000.
Has been in Singapore all my life. Travelled to countries like HK/Macau, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, China and 3 times to the US (2 weeks short trip each) under the VWA in once 2011 and twice 2013.
Never got denied under ESTA and POE.
Family are all in Singapore.

I planned to travel for 6 months (key in 7 months in DS-160 and planned to clarify with the Consulate) in the States doing a RV trip.

As I've traveled to the States before and in 2013 (last trip was Dec 2013-Jan2014 - 2 weeks stay), I have declared my boyfriend's contact & address in the DS-160.
I was thinking it is rather unlikely I can get away saying I have no friends in the States since I've been there trice in records. Hence I declared.

I have a letter from my company approving my leave from August 2014 - March 2015, declaring my salary and stated that I am expected to resume my duties in March 2015.

I have a self evaluation of my case but like your expertise.

1) I know I will be asked why not travelled under VWP?
-Can I convince the officer that I have a solid plan to travel, doing a road trip traveling a few states in the States. 6 months is a sufficient planned time to cover my travel and I will be back in March 2015 to resume my work (I will emphasize on that).

2) I figure my advantages may be:
a)Stable job with good income
b)Letter from company stating that I am expected to return to work (Evidence to returning to home country?)
c)Family in Singapore
d)Average savings of $30k (If they may even ask for it at all)

However my disadvantages are:
a)Single
b)They are likely to figure or assume that the US Contact I indicated is my boyfriend anyway. (I dont think I should deny that if asked, should i?)
c)6 months for tourism may be deem too long??

I am getting really worried cos I know I am at risk of losing my rights to VWP.

Please advise on my chances.

Thank you so much!

[peace999]

yes, you are correct. You are at the risk of losing VWP privilege if denied.

You should have posted before applying and in my opinion you should not have applied.

Even now , if you want , you can call and cancel your appointment .

The reason is ; for VWP country applicants they want to see why you need more than 90 days.A casual purpose like
touring for 6 months with a single marital status and a boyfriend contact, it is risky.

[Morgana]

Hi Peace,

Thank you for your advice. I just chanced upon this useful site a few days ago, way after I've applied.
If I entered via VWP and stay for 3 months, is there a 'unwritten rule' or advice stating that I can only visit the States after a specific period of time? I heard of people telling me that I can go to other country for maybe 2 weeks - 1 month before entering the States again.
But this would also arouse the suspicious of the officers at POE, wouldnt it?

yes, you are correct. You are at the risk of losing VWP privilege if denied.

You should have posted before applying and in my opinion you should not have applied.

Even now , if you want , you can call and cancel your appointment .

The reason is ; for VWP country applicants they want to see why you need more than 90 days.A casual purpose like
touring for 6 months with a single marital status and a boyfriend contact, it is risky.

[peace999]

A quick revisit on VWP after a 90 day casual stay must carry a pressing reason behind it. And it all depends on the officer
admitting you. Some people get admitted on a quick turnaround with a warning but others can be denied.
You should remember a visitor visa and VWP both are given as privilege and can be canceled at the hint of
an immigrant intent. So, it is in one's own interest to tread carefully using them.

[Morgana]

Thank you, Peace. I appreciate your advice on my thread.

A quick revisit on VWP after a 90 day casual stay must carry a pressing reason behind it. And it all depends on the officer
admitting you. Some people get admitted on a quick turnaround with a warning but others can be denied.
You should remember a visitor visa and VWP both are given as privilege and can be canceled at the hint of
an immigrant intent. So, it is in one's own interest to tread carefully using them.