Thank you everyone for sharing your details.  I received my exemption today in my second attempt. In my first attempt, I submitted documents proving relation with my family in the US. My birth certificate, US driving licence (mine and my parents) proving residence at the same address, US gr...

Congrats Richard and thank you for sharing all the details. Wish you the best for future.

Hi richardd and stephanie918,Thank you for sharing your details. I had a situation and I'm currently waiting for my new passport (hopefully I get it this week). I guess I'll follow Richard's advice, apply for an exemption three days before the flight, and then change the flight for a later date. ...

Please let me know when you get the exemption. I'm in a similar situation, an AU citizen with US green card. I am currently in AU but if I stay out of the US for more than 6 months, border protection can question my intention of living in the US. I have to be in the US before July to avoid the si...