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My cousin is a green card holder. He is 15 years old from CA.

It so happened that he became one of the school bullies (with his friends) so his mom decided to send him back here in the Philippines to continue his studies and be guided accordingly by one of our uncles (i hope so).

Can he stay here in the Philippines for studies? Or he needs to go back to the US on a regular basis? Let's say before 12 months?

What are the things we need to do so that we could avoid problems in the future? Are there any restrictions in travelling when you are a green card holder? I mean it is a pain in the bu++ if he will go through the petition process again.

Sorry for all the questions.. I am just confused.

If this is not the right forum for this topic then please tell me where to post this.

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Maintaining Permanent Residence

Maintaining Permanent Residence You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident.

You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:

* Move to another country intending to live there permanently.

* Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.

* Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.

* Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.

* Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

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Maintaining Permanent Residence

Maintaining Permanent Residence You may lose your permanent residence status if you commit an act that makes you removable from the United States under the law in section 237 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. If you commit such an act, you may be brought before the immigration courts to determine your right to remain a Permanent Resident.

You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:

* Move to another country intending to live there permanently.

* Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.

* Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.

* Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.

* Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Thanks AJ.. So he needs to travel back to the US regularly. Is there any other way? He is a minor and plans to go back to the US before he turns 18.

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So he needs to travel back to the US regularly.

It's not quite that simple.

He needs to maintain his residence in the US. He needs to be able to convince a CBP officer of the same.

Easier said than done.

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So he needs to travel back to the US regularly.

It's not quite that simple.

He needs to maintain his residence in the US. He needs to be able to convince a CBP officer of the same.

Easier said than done.

Thanks.. I think my aunt needs to consult somebody regarding her son's case. An immigration lawyer perhaps? Just to seek legal advice. My cousin arrived last month. If not for being hardheaded then his mom won't throw him in here