On a recent visit to Orlando, we cleared customs at Charlotte. The Immigration officer questioned our frequency of visits (we were last there in april for two weeks but was caught in the ash cloud and in fact stayed just over three weeks). Having just purchased a property (not a business), he suggested that we apply for a visa which would stop any unnecessary questioning about the frequent trips. I have looked high and low but can't find any information regarding a visa that would suit our needs. In truth we will only be visiting three or four times a year at present for two to three weeks stays (subject to school holidays). It will be a couple of years before we can stay any longer.
Can anyone shed any light on this matter. I thought someone could stay for up to ninety days on any one trip, go home and return for another ninety days if they wanted on the ESTA, or is the allowance only ninety days in any one year (if so when does the year begin and end?).
Any advice would be greatly appriciated.