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daisy carr

Posted 5 months ago

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How long can a green card holder stay outside the U.S. without losing their permanent resident status?
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reid sanderson

Answered 5 months ago

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Trips under 6 months usually don't affect status.

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elsie brooks

Answered 5 months ago

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Staying abroad more than 6 months may lead to questions about abandoning residency.

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sawyer lane

Answered 5 months ago

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Trips over 1 year without a Reentry Permit may result in loss of green card.

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millie parker

Answered 5 months ago

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Filing a Reentry Permit (Form I-131) allows absences of up to 2 years without abandoning status.

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