Retaining Permanent Residnet Status whiel living abroad

[panetone 3]

I believe that generally one can stay outside of the US for one year. My understanding is that here is a way to extend stay outside of the US for up to 2 years, is this correct?

Ont he other hand it seems that some people maintain a GC for years by traveling to US every so often and owning a condo.

 

I (GC holder) am married to a US citizen. If I lost my resident status would I need to start from scratch to get a GC?

[Lil bear 4,181]

58 minutes ago, panetone said:

I believe that generally one can stay outside of the US for one year. My understanding is that here is a way to extend stay outside of the US for up to 2 years, is this correct?

Ont he other hand it seems that some people maintain a GC for years by traveling to US every so often and owning a condo.

 

I (GC holder) am married to a US citizen. If I lost my resident status would I need to start from scratch to get a GC?

Apply for a reentry permit 

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

Form I-131.  Needs to be filed while in the US and remain in the US until the biometrics before travelling.  Ideally you would want it approved and in hand before travelling.

[panetone 3]

10 hours ago, Lil bear said:

Apply for a reentry permit 

Can I do the reentry permit once? I am assuming I have to file this while in US?

With other words I could not stay 4 years outside of the US?

[Volli 31]

You can find the answers of most of your questions, including the last one here:

 

https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/re-entry-permits-explained/

 

Edited May 2, 2023 by Volli

[panetone 3]

thanks. This is very helpful.

I am concluding I could file several reentry permits as long as I "reside" in the US while doing so.