Steph I agree with your post it is true,you can stay 90 days per trip.But I wouldn't choose to challenge an IO!! Being questioned by an IO is not pleasant, in fact I can remember many occasion waiting in line wondering if we would be allowed in this time . Each IO is different some are very pleasant other are extremely abrupt and can be dam right nasty.
We decided three years ago to go down the same route as Sandra. We applied to the American Embassy in London for a B1/B2 Visa. Ollowing us to stay 6 months in every year which suits us much better.
Although if you are one day over the six months the IO will insist you change your departure date . This happened to friends of ours they had miscallulated their dates which costs them dearly.[msncry]
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