What proof is needed to reenter the US by land at 96 days on VWP?

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They will need to prove two things: first, that they left Mexico and went to Central/South America when the say they did; and second, that they are not illicitly trying to create a long stay in the USA by combining two or more VWP entries.

For the first thing, they just need to show proof that they were in South America. This could be some combination of used boarding passes, ATM withdrawal receipts, passport stamps (exit from Mexico and/or entry into South American countries), hotel folios, car rental receipts, whatever sort of official or semi-official documentation they can provide that indicates they were really in El Salvador/Costa Rica/Colombia when they said they were.

For the second thing, probably the best they can do is to show their confirmed tickets out of LAX the next day. If they have a reason they need to be in their home country by a certain time (e.g. work or school), evidence of that would be good for the second point as well.

Remember, as always when dealing with immigration officials, answer truthfully anything you are asked, and don't volunteer any information beyond what you are asked. In this case, that means don't show up at the checkpoint and dump your binder of evidence on the officer's lap – just have it on hand in case he or she asks for any of it.

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