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Djwalker60   1

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Greetings To Everyone:

I believe that my wife cannot be out of the US for more than 6 months on her 1st green card. But I really wanted to post this question to verify my thoughts / research on this matter. I do not want her to have issues coming back in. Another part of this question is this: I will be meeting her in China along with our son and all coming back together. So, upon entering the US can we ALL get in the US Citizen Line for our beloved Department of Homeland Security? :wacko:

Thank You In Advanced :thumbs:

Dan

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Markieboy Proficient

Markieboy   104

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Greetings To Everyone:

I believe that my wife cannot be out of the US for more than 6 months on her 1st green card. But I really wanted to post this question to verify my thoughts / research on this matter. I do not want her to have issues coming back in. Another part of this question is this: I will be meeting her in China along with our son and all coming back together. So, upon entering the US can we ALL get in the US Citizen Line for our beloved Department of Homeland Security? :wacko:

Thank You In Advanced :thumbs:

Dan

Your wife can be outside US more than 6 months, but less that 2 years...IF she has a re-entry permit. She should have no issues coming back to the US within 2 years.

When I arrived with my wife (who is an LPR) at Sea-Tac, we were advised to fall in the "Alien" line. Yes, even though I am a USC, I was advised to accompany my wife in the "alien" line...as opposed to standing in separate lines.

I hope this helps! :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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Harpa Timsah   13,258

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Reentry permit is only needed for absences of 1 year or more.

AOS for my husband
8/17/10: INTERVIEW DAY (day 123) APPROVED!!

ROC:
5/23/12: Sent out package
2/06/13: APPROVED!

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Markieboy Proficient

Markieboy   104

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Reentry permit is only needed for absences of 1 year or more.

Oops! I knew that.

Thanks for the correction, Harpa Timsah! :thumbs:

NATURALIZATION
02/15/13 - Mailed N-400
02/19/13 - Received by Phoenix Lockbox (day 01)
02/21/13 - NOA1 issued (day 03)

REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS (WIFE)
02/18/12 - Eligible for Removal of Conditions on Residence
03/23/12 - Mailed I-751 to CSC
03/26/12 - Received by CSC (day 01)
03/31/12 - Received NOA1 (day 06)
05/02/12 - Biometrics done (day 38)
10/23/12 - Received approval email (day 212)
11/01/12 - Received green card (day 221)

IR-2 (STEPDAUGHTER)
06/01/10 - Mailed I-130 petition
06/03/10 - Package delivered to USCIS (day 01)
06/08/10 - NOA1 issued (day 06)
11/03/10 - Received approval email (day 154)
11/08/10 - Received approval notice in mail (day 159)

NATIONAL VISA CENTER (STEPDAUGHTER)
11/08/10 - NVC received case from USCIS
11/09/10 - NVC case # & IIN generated, email addresses given, DS-3032 sent via email & USPS (day 01)
11/16/10 - Received and paid AOS bill (day 08)
11/17/10 - AOS bill marked as PAID; AOS packet express mailed (day 09)
11/19/10 - Received and paid IV bill; DS-3032 accepted (day 11)
11/22/10 - IV bill marked as PAID; IV packet express mailed (day 14)
12/03/10 - Sign-in failed (day 25)
12/09/10 - INTERVIEW SCHEDULED FOR JANUARY 10, 2011 @ 6:45AM
12/28/10 - Medical exam done at SLEC Manila - PASSED! (day 40)
01/10/11 - Interview at USEM Manila - APPROVED! (day 53)
01/21/11 - Stepdaughter received passport with IR-2 visa! (day 64)

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You can all go through the citizen/resident line.

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I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

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VanessaTony Grand Master

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GC holders (even a K1/K3/CR-1/IR-1 visa holder) go in the citizen/residents line.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

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- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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Brother Hesekiel   2,236

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Your question misses the point. A lawful permanent resident of the United States is allowed to permanently reside in the US. She is also required to permanently reside in the US. That does not mean that a LPR can't travel internationally, take a vacation, visit family, or take care of some unfinished business.

But try to approach this with a portion of common sense. How long a vacation can a non-millionaire really afford? Assuming your friend isn't wealthy like the Kardashians, she most likely has to be back to work after some time. But maybe she doesn't work, maybe her husband is a multi-millionaire, traveling the world in a private Lear jet and wants her to join him. All dandy and fine, and not a problem, as long as the story makes sense.

What the immigration people don't want is Green Card holders who live outside the US and just visit the US frequently to keep their residency alive. Thus, USCIS will usually not question the immigrant's motives up to about 6 months absence from the US, unless there's a pattern of her traveling in and out. This is easily detected as every time she arrives at the POE, her Green Card is scanned and the data is entered into the computer system based on her A-number.

Once the absence extends 6 months, it's possible that CBP will inquire about the lengthy trip. If she then proves that they have homes in Beverly Hills, New York, Monaco, and Paris, and also proves that they have tons of disposable money to burn, not even a longer absence will be made an issue. Again, use common sense and she'll be fine.

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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6 months at one time, or 6 months accumulated over 2 years?

Think about it, get back to us, ya?

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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6 months at one time, or 6 months accumulated over 2 years?

Think about it, get back to us, ya?

Greetings Everyone;

We'll her trip will not exceed 4.5 months and I'll be going over to be with her to visit and do the tourist thing in Beijing, etc. We will all be coming back together, So, I think we'll all just get in the US Citizen Line. Maybe with an infant screaming after a 10 hour flight, I'm sure they will be happy to get us out of there.. Maybe.. :blink: Thank You again for the help, as always.

Dan

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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4.5 months won't be a problem, for 'one trip'.

I hope you see more about what I'm asking you - accumulative vs 'one time'

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

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