Entry once Green Card is approved

[MaybeBaby 0]

Hey guys, hope you are all hanging in there. My hubby and I are still awaiting our NOA2, March filer at Nebraska. I have been reading about how long it takes to receive the GC and things aren't looking very rosy. How long do I have to enter the US once the GC has been issued? I am currently studying but strongly considering applying for a job in my home country but if I do that, I would like to commit myself to a year at the job so that it doesn't reflect negatively on my résumé. Having said that, I wouldn't want my GC to expire while working in my home country.

Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated!

[rlogan3030 6]

You will not receive a green card until you arrive in the states. You will receive a visa and it is valid for 6 months after it is issued.

[MaybeBaby 0]

Thanks for the response, rlogan3030! That really helps!

[Confusedtinybird 41]

Hi,

Welcome to VJ. Good to see another South African poster!

And yes the visa is valid for 6 months after your interview.

[MaybeBaby 0]

Thank you! Are you South African too? :-)

[Confusedtinybird 41]

American, but I have lived in South Africa for many years. Moving back to the USA soon!

[MaybeBaby 0]

Sweet! Hope you have a smooth journey back to the US