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I currently hold a green card, but am temporarily abroad (2 times 6 months). How long can I stay abroad and retain the green card, if I periodically come back t
by d--b 11y ago
I currently hold a green card, but am temporarily abroad (2 times 6 months). How long can I stay abroad and retain the green card, if I periodically come back to the U.S.? And how frequently should I get back to the U.S. ?
- ameen 11y agoFrom when I was detained (those "random checks"), I overheard an official say that they need to be in the country for atleast once in 6 months, and the taxes need to be filed (this was for an old couple, not sure about their fate).
- d--b 11y agoThanks I've heard similar things.
- pkaye 11y agoHere is a link right from the source. Generally you should be in the US more than abroad (ie in US >6 months in a year.) If you plan to be out more than an year, you should get a re-entry permit. https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/820/~/can-a-u.s.-lawful-permanent-resident-leave-multiple-times-and-return https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/820/~/can-a-u.s...