Green card valid

[tapas777 0]

My wife is an American citizen. My daughter and I got the green card last week.

We will go back to Canada until we get a job in USA.

How long can we stay in Canada without losing the green card?

How frequent should we come to USA to keep green card valid?

[bigdog 376]

You have a green card because your intent was or is to live in US. You must be here at least 6 months ta year to pay taxes. see USCIS site.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Abandoning Permanent Resident Status

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 United States for more than 1 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 United States may be considered, even if less than 1 year

Remain outside of the United States for more than 2 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 United States may be considered, even if less than 1 year

Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the United States for any period

Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your tax returns

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3f443a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=3f443a4107083210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Good luck

[hikergirl 277]

Also, absences from the United States of six months or more may disrupt the continuous residency required for naturalization. If you want your citizenship sooner than later, it is not the best course of action to take. If you look at the Canada Regional Discussion, you will see the "Canuck EI Thread". Apparently we can file for EI (if you are eligible) and reside in the US while looking for work. You could always contact EI to see if you would meet eligibility.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/8-the-canuck-ei-thread/

Edited September 8, 2011 by hikergirl

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

If you stay in Canada for a few months, nothing bad will happen. If you stay away for over 6 months, it's possible that CBP will ask you to proof that you are still residing in the U.S. and not in Canada. In that case you'll need to show your lease or mortgage, your car registration, your insurances . . . basically everything that somebody who permanently lives in the U.S. would have. If you cannot provide such proof, CBP may consider your residency abandoned which would be the kiss of death for your Green Card.

While this can happen at any time, the chance that it will happen starts at a single absence of over 6 months, or when a pattern of absences from the U.S indicates that the Green Card holder doesn't really reside inside the U.S.

[tapas777 0]

Hi all,

I got I-551 stamp and landed last week, then I came back to Canada for my job. My wife is an American citizen and my daughter is a Canadian citizen. My wife and I applied for PR in Canada.

Will it affect my green card if I get PR in Canada?

[warlord 73]

Hi all,

I got I-551 stamp and landed last week, then I came back to Canada for my job. My wife is an American citizen and my daughter is a Canadian citizen. My wife and I applied for PR in Canada.

Will it affect my green card if I get PR in Canada?

It will if you do not maintain residency in the US. To keep the GC you must be living and working and maintaining a life in the US. You are allowed trips out of the country and can work out of the county IF the company is a US based company or US military. If you are not meeting the requirements of the CG it can be revoked and you would have to start all over again. So just make sure you're following the rules on residing in the US while a PR...

[tapas777 0]

Hi all,

I got I-551 stamp and landed last week, then I came back to Canada for my job. My wife is an American citizen and my daughter is a Canadian citizen. My wife and I applied for PR in Canada.

Will it affect my green card if I get PR in Canada?

[tapas777 0]

So, it will be better to move to US and work there then get PR? Will getting PR affect my application to citizenship (N-400)?

It will if you do not maintain residency in the US. To keep the GC you must be living and working and maintaining a life in the US. You are allowed trips out of the country and can work out of the county IF the company is a US based company or US military. If you are not meeting the requirements of the CG it can be revoked and you would have to start all over again. So just make sure you're following the rules on residing in the US while a PR...

[Adilet&Venera 2]

Hi all,I got I-551 stamp and landed last week, then I came back to Canada for my job. My wife is an American citizen and my daughter is a Canadian citizen. My wife and I applied for PR in Canada.Will it affect my green card if I get PR in Canada?

It most certainly might affect your Green Card status:

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Factors in Determining Abandonment of One’s Green Card

In avoiding and/or defending a charge of abandonment of green card privileges, it then becomes important to know some factors the government will consider in determining one’s intention:

1. Temporary Purpose of Trip Abroad
   
2. Employment
   
3. Family Ties in the U.S.
   
4. Maintaining a Home in the U.S
   
5. Financial Ties in the U.S. (.e.g., bank account, real property)
   

Can a Reentry Permit Help?

While obtaining a reentry permit is not an absolute guaranty that you will not be challenged with abandonment of permanent residence, but rather makes it less likely. You should always be prepared to demonstrate as many of the factors described above should you be faced with defending your green card status. With this in mind, if you intend to make a trip outside the U.S. in excess of one year, it is advisable you consider obtaining a reentry permit. A reentry permit may be obtained by filing form I-131, however, you must file while actually physically present in the U.S. The permit itself, which is valid for two years, may actually be picked up abroad at a consular office.

Finally, it is also important to note that your time outside the U.S. will generlly not count as ‘physical presence time for purposes of filing for naturalization.

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[tapas777 0]

Hi all,

I got I-551 stamp and landed last week, then I came back to Canada for my job. My wife is an American citizen and my daughter is a Canadian citizen. My wife and I applied for PR in Canada.

Will it affect naturalization process for my daughter according to Child Act in 2000 if I we get PR in Canada?

Will it affect my naturalization process after we move to USA?

[Inky 1,110]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/329665-gc-and-pr/

You already posted wait to get responses

[Inky 1,110]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/329665-gc-and-pr/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/329667-gc-and-pr/

[tapas777 0]

I got my green card last week. I am looking for a job in USA. I still work in Canada. I understand that I need to cross US border every 180 days to maintain GC valid.

We used my uncle's address as our immigration address in USA which is in NJ.

Can I go to Seattle every 180 days to keep my GC valid until we all move to USA? Or do I have to fly to Newark or NY?

Thx for ur replies

[Anh map 2,098]

I got my green card last week. I am looking for a job in USA. I still work in Canada. I understand that I need to cross US border every 180 days to maintain GC valid.

We used my uncle's address as our immigration address in USA which is in NJ.

Can I go to Seattle every 180 days to keep my GC valid until we all move to USA? Or do I have to fly to Newark or NY?

Thx for ur replies

You need to do more than that to maintain your LPR status. Where you enter and leave the US is not an issue.

Google maintaining permanent resident status to learn what is required.