Can one re-enter the country after loosing LPR status? How? JM,

[MimiDawn 0]

Hi I was wondering what will happen if someone looses their LPR status as a result of leaving the country (USA ) for a long period (more than 6 months) ?

How much trouble will they be in?

And what ways can she re enter the country (USA) if they are interested in coming back again?

And main questions can they just apply for the B1 B2 tourist visa to re enter the country? 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

You are only presumed to have abandoned LPR status after one year’s absence. You can take your chances with CBP and try sweet talk your way back in if the airline allows you to board and your green card is before its expiry date. No guarantees.

 

If you don’t actually want to live in the US - which is what the purpose of a green card is - then formally surrender it and apply for a B visa. 

[Chancy 6,241]

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