there is a clearly written law you're either a tourist or you're trying to stay here a long time The law says if you're a tourist you can apply for a tourist visa or visa exempt, if you're not don't try and fool us
maybe you prefer the American way, where they throw you in the detention center with 500 other people in the middle of nowhere a thousand miles away from your entry point where you're not heard of for 3 weeks
Anonymous participant I'm no rocket scientist, but if your goal is a strong application, then provide documentation showing you aren't a fly by night operation.