Studying abroad

[melbr 0]

9 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

 

Repeated 6 month periods outside the US will, very likely, draw unwanted attention.   I think @OldUser eloquently laid out the options.  Your plan for a 6 year education outside the US just isn't consistent with easily maintaining LPR status.  Note that your plan would also require a long period before you could file for US citizenship. 

 

10 minutes ago, OldUser said:

The more times you talk to CBP the more chance is your LPR may get in danger. That's all I know.

 

I get it. and ˜˜˜ sorry if I'm being insistent˜˜˜... I just wanted to understand why the Reentry Permit exists if it won't "protect" me from losing the GC?

 

Why does a reentry permit exist then?

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,771]

8 minutes ago, melbr said:

Why does a reentry permit exist then?

I am no expert in that area, but I don't think reentry permit approvals are automatic.  Each reentry permit authorizes a 2 year stay outside the US....IF approved. I see no risk-free option to complete your 6 year education and maintain LPR status.  Good luck.  I wish you well.

[SalishSea 17,791]

22 minutes ago, melbr said:

 

 

I get it. and ˜˜˜ sorry if I'm being insistent˜˜˜... I just wanted to understand why the Reentry Permit exists if it won't "protect" me from losing the GC?

 

Why does a reentry permit exist then?

 

 

It is for short periods away from the US for people who still live here.   You’re planning to move out of the US for many years, and use it like a B2 tourist visa.   This is not the intended use.

 

I see you haven’t commented on the medical degree not being recognized for practice in the US-  does that not worry you?

[OldUser 6,589]

32 minutes ago, melbr said:

 

 

I get it. and ˜˜˜ sorry if I'm being insistent˜˜˜... I just wanted to understand why the Reentry Permit exists if it won't "protect" me from losing the GC?

 

Why does a reentry permit exist then?

 

 

Reentry permit is for temporary absense from the US.

 

Now the problem is: how do you define "temporary"? If somebody went overseas for 20 years but then came back to the US to live another 30. Was this a temporary absense?

 

It looks like, DHS / USCIS's definition of temporary is up to 2 years. This is why they only issue permits of up to 2 years. Beyond that is luck of the draw.

[melbr 0]

8 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

It is for short periods away from the US for people who still live here.   You’re planning to move out of the US for many years, and use it like a B2 tourist visa.   This is not the intended use.

 

I see you haven’t commented on the medical degree not being recognized for practice in the US-  does that not worry you?

 

this is not true. Everyone who attends medical school outside the United States must go through the process of revalidating their diploma on American soil. which consists of 3 tests, internships...yes it is a long, expensive and exhausting process...but it is totally possible...I am having the opportunity to study at a top quality university in South America...unfortunately I I don't have the financial means - none - to study in the USA. I've tried this in the past, and I don't have the money for it... then this opportunity came up and that's why I'm researching my options... I can't afford to wait 4 years to be able to naturalize.... Opportunities don't wait for me forever... I'm trying to find out more about the Reentry Permit because it seems like the only option - legal - to do what I want to do... but anyway, it's something really stressful... If I knew it was going to be this inconvenience, I wouldn't have let my stepfather apply for my GC four years ago... now I'm stuck here, and it seems like every time I look for a solution when it comes to my medical  graduating, I find one million obstacles...

[SalishSea 17,791]

Most US medical students cannot afford med school, either.   They take out loans and end up with hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loan debt.

[JKLSemicolon 411]

4 hours ago, melbr said:

I can't afford to wait 4 years to be able to naturalize.... Opportunities don't wait for me forever... 

A couple thoughts since others have already given good advice:

 

1) It could be slightly less than 4 years depending on various factors (exactly how far along you are now with the residency requirement, whether you file as soon as the 90-day window opens, what your local field office is, how long it takes to process the case, etc.). Of course, it could be longer, too; no guarantees in this process.

 

2) Many of us on this site, myself included, waited or have waited for a lot longer than 4 years to be together full-time with loved ones. That’s a reality of immigration. Some things are worth the wait, but you’ll have to decide for yourself if naturalization is one of those.

[chrissandra 59]

Food for thought…immigration is not an easy or a short process..detailed records of every exit and entry back to the United States is important. Also,  being out of the country pushes naturalization eligibility - in your case for years…

 

[carmel34 3,620]

Do more research on medical schools in the USA and tuition.  Some offer scholarships, reduced tuition, or even no tuition at all.  Here's one example from a university in Texas where I worked for 18 years:

 

https://www.tcu.edu/news/2022/anonymous-family-funds-a-years-tuition-for-60-medical-students.php

[jostermacedo 54]

On 9/27/2023 at 9:42 AM, melbr said:

Dear community

 

I have lived in the USA for 5 years, I came here to study English at first. And for 2 years I have had a GC that I got through my mother's husband

 

My dream has always been to go to medical school, but because of the high costs, costs of education and life in America, since I got my green card, I have worked as a nanny. I have nothing against this type of work but I wanted something more for myself.

 

I am having the opportunity to study medicine in South America, where I will receive the study completely free of charge as my grandparents will pay for it. The problem is that a medical course lasts 6 years

 

Is there any way for me to study in Brazil for 6 years without losing my green card?

 

My whole life is in the USA but I have read that it is not allowed to stay abroad for more than 6 months with the GC. Would you have any suggestions?

 

I will not be able to apply for citizenship in less than 3 years.

 

My plan is to study in Brazil and then return to America to do my medical residency and work here. Any suggestions on how to make this happen without harm my GC

 

melbr,

 

we immigrated to the US in 2015 from Brazil. My wife has a dentistry degree from there and for her to work in the US as a dentist she would have to go back to school again, pass the dental examination test and do a residency. Going back to school would involve taking undergrad courses she didn't originally take in Brazil. Based on our calculations we would have to spend more than $250K.

 

Before you make the decision to get your medical degree in Brazil, make sure your plan to work in the US in the future is viable. It might be different for medical doctors compared to dentists, but I doubt it. At the end, it might be cheaper to get the degree in the US.

 

Joster

[Ontarkie 14,205]

I have always read that the re-entry permit can only be renewed once. So tops 4 years outside the US. Re-entry will not get you 6 years.