Green Card Holder over staying abroad

[Lil bear 4,259]

14 minutes ago, retheem said:

If you come back after 12 months you will be denied entry into the US. If i were you i would try and come back as soon as possible. Unfortunately with the current immigration climate as is, you do not to be careless with some of these things. In short, come back as soon as possible.

I’m not sure  that being refused entry is correct .. the GC is still valid so there are no grounds for automatic refused  entry but 

CBP can question if the  LPR has  maintained the requirements for residency and may

1. parole her in but set in motion a court appearance before an immigration judge 

2. parole her in but place her in detention until a court appearance happens 

Only an immigration judge make the decision that residency has been abandoned  and take away the GC. 

[Boiler 45,733]

3 hours ago, Boiler said:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-4-health-advisory-issue.html

If you decide to travel abroad or are already outside the United States:

• Consider returning to your country of residence immediately using whatever commercial means are available.
• Have a travel plan that does not rely on the U.S. Government for assistance.
• Review and follow the CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus.
• Check with your airline, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.

 

All we can do is quote the US Government guidance.

[TBoneTX 45,599]

Some posts have been removed because there's now a stand-alone thread on the topic.

[JeanneAdil 6,581]

20 hours ago, mido mashakel said:

Hi VJ  hope ya all safe ,

67F Green card holder (Valid) planning to return to the US next week ( turning 11 months abroad by today ) and due to whats going on worldwide and the US lockdown also the affraid of coronavirus No flights and travel allowance because of it.

-- What to do in this case ?

wait until things get safer or should fill and obtian any online form ?

is there any Exceptions if traveling after the period of 1 year passed to the US without breaking or loosing permenant residence .

since the US consulate and ambassy are closed , is there any selution for this big problem

PS. NO Re-entry gruanted before leaving the US.  

You should have traveled (at the latest last Saturday the 21st) as the embassy announced they were scheduling  flights to the US (saturday was Marackeh) for USC"s and green card holders.  since you opted to not take advantage of the embassy and US government trying to come to the aid of all stuck in Morocco,  you will go thru issues when you do try to return.  you were issued a green card to live and work here and should take this seriously

[Kris & Crystal 47]

I have to ask, why be a Green Card Holder/Permanent Resident if you're going to spend that long outside of the US? Seems counterintuitive to me.

 

I see lot of people doing this or posting about it elsewhere and I just don't understand it.

Edited March 23, 2020 by Kris & Crystal
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[NOR2020 10]

If a green card holder (lawful permanent or conditional resident) leaves the United States and wishes to return, the person's trip must be for a temporary visit, not because that person's "real" home is elsewhere. Making your home in another country can lead to the conclusion that you have "abandoned" (given up) your U.S. residence.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have the power to decide whether returning green card holders are living outside the United States. If they believe you are, to take steps to have your green card revoked (cancelled).