Question about living in another country with greencard

[tkmarlow 0]

I was wondering for example, if one has their 2 year greencard, and during those two years lives in Canada for several months, when they come back, will they be legal here in the USA? Will they be allowed back in the USA? Like what if they moved there(to Canada) because of school purposes? School purposes for the USC and not for the non USC. And came back before their greencard expired. Any answer would be helpful. Thankyou!

[payxibka 10,045]

a re-entry permit is needed for a stay of 12 mos. or more. Some say that a stay of 6 mos. or more it becomes problematic. To be safe, try not to stay out for more than 6 mos.

[Maad 0]

a re-entry permit is needed for a stay of 12 mos. or more. Some say that a stay of 6 mos. or more it becomes problematic. To be safe, try not to stay out for more than 6 mos.

and later it may be problematic when you apply for a citizenship...

the law states that you need to be at least 18 months (combined) in the USA out of the 3 years required period..

[Johnnie J 0]

My father in law comes every 6 months to the US to keep his green card. CBP once told him to have in mind that after 6 months one may be subjected as residing OUTSIDE the US.

[tkmarlow 0]

a re-entry permit is needed for a stay of 12 mos. or more. Some say that a stay of 6 mos. or more it becomes problematic. To be safe, try not to stay out for more than 6 mos.

Ok, thankyou so much for that info. Now from my understanding, the reentry permit needs to be applied for before leaving the USA, right? and also from my understanding, the reentry permit is just like the AP or possibly it is the AP?? ???

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

I found the above link on the USCIS website. Is that the correct form to fill out for the reentry permit?? If not, do you know which form? Also, do you know how long it takes to get the reentry permit from filing date??

[payxibka 10,045]

a re-entry permit is needed for a stay of 12 mos. or more. Some say that a stay of 6 mos. or more it becomes problematic. To be safe, try not to stay out for more than 6 mos.

Ok, thankyou so much for that info. Now from my understanding, the reentry permit needs to be applied for before leaving the USA, right? and also from my understanding, the reentry permit is just like the AP or possibly it is the AP?? ???

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

I found the above link on the USCIS website. Is that the correct form to fill out for the reentry permit?? If not, do you know which form? Also, do you know how long it takes to get the reentry permit from filing date??

you use the same form but it is different..

[tkmarlow 0]

My father in law comes every 6 months to the US to keep his green card. CBP once told him to have in mind that after 6 months one may be subjected as residing OUTSIDE the US.

Thankyou for the reply!! So when he comes every 6 months, does he just cross the border and then return like a day later back to Canada?? I am assuming he is from Canada?! Correct me if I am wrong.

[Maad 0]

My father in law comes every 6 months to the US to keep his green card. CBP once told him to have in mind that after 6 months one may be subjected as residing OUTSIDE the US.

a friend of mine had his GC confiscated, and denied entry (sent back to his her country) on her 4th come back to the US after extended period of stay out of the states... 1st time - 5 months, 2nd - 3 months, 3rd - 3 months and last 4 months.

well, I think she was pushing luck with that..

[tkmarlow 0]

Thankyou all! Everyones answer was very helpful. I feel the best way then would be to get a reentry permit. Seems to be the safest!

Thanks again! :star:

[payxibka 10,045]

That is the problem.... anytime after or beginning with a 6 mos outside stay (either one time or even sometimes aggregated) the DHS can deem you LPR status as abandoned and you will need to prove otherwise to get it back.

[Otto 83]

I was wondering for example, if one has their 2 year greencard, and during those two years lives in Canada for several months, when they come back, will they be legal here in the USA? Will they be allowed back in the USA? Like what if they moved there(to Canada) because of school purposes? School purposes for the USC and not for the non USC. And came back before their greencard expired. Any answer would be helpful. Thankyou!

Here is a great LINK

[Maad 0]

That is the problem.... anytime after or beginning with a 6 mos outside stay (either one time or even sometimes aggregated) the DHS can deem you LPR status as abandoned and you will need to prove otherwise to get it back.

yes, you are right..... and try to prove it at POE.... major headache if even possible

[tkmarlow 0]

That is the problem.... anytime after or beginning with a 6 mos outside stay (either one time or even sometimes aggregated) the DHS can deem you LPR status as abandoned and you will need to prove otherwise to get it back.

yes, you are right..... and try to prove it at POE.... major headache if even possible

So are you all saying that they still give you problems even with the reentry permit?? From what I can tell it seems that the reentry permit is good for two years....in other words, you can be gone from the USA living in another country for UP to 2 years and still return. Does that sound correct to ya'll????

Thanks!

[Johnnie J 0]

That is the problem.... anytime after or beginning with a 6 mos outside stay (either one time or even sometimes aggregated) the DHS can deem you LPR status as abandoned and you will need to prove otherwise to get it back.

yes, you are right..... and try to prove it at POE.... major headache if even possible

So are you all saying that they still give you problems even with the reentry permit?? From what I can tell it seems that the reentry permit is good for two years....in other words, you can be gone from the USA living in another country for UP to 2 years and still return. Does that sound correct to ya'll????

Thanks!

Incorrect, you CAN'T reside in another country for 2 years and come back. You must show you have ties to the US in order to keep your GC.