The US CIS is very explicit in stating there is no strict definition of minimum residency duration, and it is in fact up to the discretion of the visa/immigrati

The US CIS is very explicit in stating there is no strict definition of minimum residency duration, and it is in fact up to the discretion of the visa/immigration officer upon your arrival. People who attempt to follow this "6 months + 1 day" idea are going to be sorry when they re-enter. citation: http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/maintaining-permanent-residence http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/mai...