Longest Stay Out of the US with Advance Parole?

[Pat Argen 15]

Hi everyone just wanted to know about your stay out of the US using AP while waiting for your GC??? do any of you stayed longer out of the country for more than 8 months? Did u encounter any problems? What’s the longest stay of yours out of the US? Thanks to those who’ll respond! 

[IslandQueen 45]

I stayed out for 3 months. I had no issues getting back in. I went to secondary inspection upon my return and they checked to see if the card was valid. Good luck.

[Pat Argen 15]

1 minute ago, OneD said:

I stayed out for 3 months. I had no issues getting back in. I went to secondary inspection upon my return and they checked to see if the card was valid. Good luck.

Hi OneD! May i know when was this? I might be away for 8 months (but less than a year for sure) and have been very hesitant about leaving the US using my AP

[IslandQueen 45]

In 2016. I left June 4 and returned Sept 4. My husband, daughter and I travelled back as a family. Husband filled out one customs form (at that time you had to fill out a form), went to CBP agent, he waved to another agent standing behind to take people to secondary and gave him MY PASSPORT and the customs form. The other 2 passports were returned since they were citizens. Husband and daughter accompanied me to secondary. We waited about 15 minutes while the CBP agent called somewhere (I dont know where) to check if the card was still valid. She did not ask me any questions. She just told me I was free to go and welcome back/home.

[SalishSea 17,842]

3 hours ago, Pat Argente said:

Hi everyone just wanted to know about your stay out of the US using AP while waiting for your GC??? do any of you stayed longer out of the country for more than 8 months? Did u encounter any problems? What’s the longest stay of yours out of the US? Thanks to those who’ll respond! 

I wouldn't do that.  Even with a GC, spending >6 months out of the US can be considered abandonment of LPR status.  Plus, what if you get called to do the interview?

 

If you want to be away for 8 months, perhaps you are not ready to become a permanent resident, which is for living in the US, not elsewhere.

[Just Paul 4,595]

I've always understood the policy is less than a year.  Note that you need to be able to make any appointments that might occur while you are gone.

 

Also remember that any long periods of absence will delay your citizenship petition, if that is your ultimate goal.

 

https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/can-stay-outside-us-advance-parole-while-awaiting-adjustment-status.html

 

 

[Pitaya 2,577]

4 hours ago, Pat Argente said:

Hi everyone just wanted to know about your stay out of the US using AP while waiting for your GC??? do any of you stayed longer out of the country for more than 8 months? Did u encounter any problems? What’s the longest stay of yours out of the US? Thanks to those who’ll respond! 

 

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

I wouldn't do that.  Even with a GC, spending >6 months out of the US can be considered abandonment of LPR status.  Plus, what if you get called to do the interview?

 

If you want to be away for 8 months, perhaps you are not ready to become a permanent resident, which is for living in the US, not elsewhere.

I agree with Jorgedig.   Be careful with your proposed plan, down the road, when and if you attempt to apply for USC you may run afoul of the "residence and physical presence in the US" requirements for US citizenship. You can check the VJ USC Guide for specific details.

 

YMMV