How long can a Green Card Holder stay Outside the US? The easiest way to lose your Green Card 

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1 year Yes, you can travel abroad as a green card holder - that's one of the many benefits of being a permanent resident. However, your trip must be temporary and you cannot remain outside the United States for more than 1 year. This rule was updated during Covid-19 because many could not get a flight home.

Isn't it funny that with all these rules and regulations are in place and in tact, people can still march on by paying money to cartel? How can they do it? Obvious answer could be the cartels have connections.

Hello Sir Is there still a way to come back after 3 yrs outside US?

I know an Ecuadorian who has a green card and lately she stayed at least 3 years continously outside of the u.s. (she has a 10 year green card, only came handful of times during the years, didnt live in the u.s. at all, plus never filed taxes) She was recently here for 2 weeks, came and went back w/o problem. I wonder how she is able to keep it up while others have trouble (questioned at the airport) I wonder if it will affect her when she renews her green card.

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Let me ask you this. Can i maintain my GC if i live in a border town in Canada and drive weekly into the US to purchase gas and groceries and return to Canada? At no point do i exceed 2 weeks, let alone 6 months.

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This is so helpful. Thank you

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Getting a re-entry permit just like anything else when dealing with immigration is pain the butt. My mom applied to het one over a year ago and still waiting.

I became a US citizen lately how do I get a tourist visa to my parents

Is the 6 months accumulative or does it restart every time you re-enter? As in going back and forth between Tijuana and san diego?

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Amazing explanation. Super helpful. Thank you! 🙌🏼

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Exactly what happened to my brother in law by staying 9months in the Philippines.He’s a repeat offender,but finally met his waterloo..Merci.

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My problem is that I have applied for re entry permit but I still haven’t decided if I will be able to permanently settle in US due to financial constraints in US and back in my country of origin. Life in US has become very expensive and it’s very difficult to live and earn a normal living and funds from origin country is very very insufficient. Have age constraints too!! What do you suggest. Can’t ask my daughter to finance my living cost in US

Most people are disappointed when they turn up there, so they are waivering their mind whether to stay or seek out another way!

Good day! I’m going back to the US this December to file the re entry permit, would it be advisable for relatives to mail the I-131 a month before I get to the country so I’m in the country to take biometrics? Since I can’t stay too long in the US as I need to return back to my country for university. Also I reside at Virginia Beach, VA. I’d love to hear which office near me would the I-131 be filed at as the relative who’ll file it is on the older side.

Why am i called a permanent alien 👽? am i an Alien 👽? why others are called immigrants?

Sir after visa before Travel Allow..?If student Paper in pak Mbbs How to allow travel without Green Card.Please inform me Travel Allow Proceder

Hello, are green card holders allowed to work in their country of origin while staying there temporarily?

Questions for you : what if the American compagny you work for as a green card older bring you to be base in a different country than USA, is that possible to do without loosing your green card ?

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So re-entry permit will guarantee that the CBP will not tale away your greencard? Thank you sir!

I ran across a vlogger who got his wife a 10 year green card. 4 months later they went on vacation to the US for 2 weeks. There she got a California ID with her in-law’s address (her proof of US ties). They expect to “reset” the 1 year requirement 2 weeks before it expires. My ex didn’t have a problem 35 years ago because I had a 1 year contract in Brazil. Will this vlogger get away with this loophole?

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How long we live outside the US after getting green card

Can a green card holder stay outside us for less than one year? Kindly let me aware about this.

Re entry passport .how much ?

How about if only kids stay outside for US for more than 1 year

I want to every country give me card I am not leave your card happy go

You can’t become permanent if you do not apply for asylum! I’m so sick and tired of being treated like a resort. It my tax dollars paying for this crap.

You can only stay before year or you will take longer . In 3 years you be citizens if you pass the test . File it early you be please . I did that to my father in 3 years his a us citizen. I Jude practice him the question and answer he pass so happy. You can’t stay outside the US not a year it be more longer . I have dual citizenship it so easy to get one . I visit Philippines 3 Times I live here 55 years now .

It's no longer a story that the world is experiencing a global economic downturn, I'm so happy that I've been receiving $64,000 from my $15,000 investment every 8 days

Can’t not be out of the country more then a year it’s not 6 months

Very useful vlog

Hello, Hello, My Dad was granted IR5 visa and now in the USA. Do you know when he will be issued a permanent residence card and also do you know when he can apply for a social security number? He is currently in the USA. Thank you

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U what da true sad thing is he’ll grow but never mature ending up with that same mentality as a adult

Um already filed my greencard but not yet have it almost one year now but thinking about go back and forth to our country like my case, I married to a citizen woman due to my first wife pass away in 2015, so my children are in my country and that’s the only reason why I have to go n visit them until they move up here to me! Is it reasonable?

Wrong date dec.12 2023 ì cane back to philippines

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Hii i am a immigrant in usa last 6 months.. my green card is processing I don’t have it.. so can i travel for 2 years in india??? And then i abel to go back???

I've had permanent residency for 24 years, and I now collect SSI. If I decide to move back to Canada, are youu saying I will lose my SSI benefits?

Do you do IR5 interview prep?

hi, my dad and I usually (yearly thing) go on a 2 month vacation outside USA , will that affect our permanent resident status or affect when we renew our permanent resident card? Thank you for your time.

My green card is expired for 9 yrs now. I never left the country. Can I still renew it?

My green card will expired on June 2024 And I want to renew it ,but I stay here in the Philippines for 9 yrs. because my husband got sick and twice he confined with the hospital then he died ,is threa possiblity I can go back to USA to renew my green card ,? Thank you

Hi please help me , I have been overstayed due my sickness,

It has been more than a year(15 months) since I applied for re-entry permit, I don’t know what is happening.

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During 2+ years of lockdown, no in or out the country. So, is the 6 months can be waived?

My 7 year old daughter has been out of the USA for 7 months waiting for her mother's I-130. Do you think we'll have any problems when she gets back? And I still don't know when because I'm waiting for her mother's procedure to finish so they can come together.

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My grad children have green card there father resident but mother still live outside usa so kids with mother waiting for her to get her green card

How can a Canadian come to the US to live with their children. That couple lost most of their documents during the Kuwait War. Is there any way to help them?

Hi, how’s going, my Q For how long a uS senior citizen can stay outside of the country.

This information is helpful, thank you.

I did recon this now I understand thanks for your advice

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If I lost it Is there's any way to get it back?

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my wife has been in the Philippines for over a year we just heard u cant be outside the us for more then 6 months ..now how can she come back

I need to process my reentry, I am currently out of country but will come back. How much do you charge to process?

Hi I got my green card in 1985. In 1986 I went back to my home country to take care of some family issues.I did visit back to USA 2 to 3 times in the next 23 years appox. In 2018 I travelled to USA on visit visa instead of Green Card n stayed there for 3 weeks. Now I want to reclaim my residency. I do not hv valid drivers Lic , Bank Ac or property.. Pl advise.

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What is the wait time for a k-1 visa also how long for spousal visa

Can I stay in the US for 3 months and then leave for 3 months and so on ?

You talk nonsense , The law is if you stay more than six months it doesn"t count year if you want to apply for naturalization but , a green card holder can not stay 1 year out of US because the green card expires automatically.

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Shahtaxtinksi. Are you from Azerbaijan? Congratulations by the way. For being a successful American citizen.

Can we file reentry permiy from overseas or what’s the option incase you dont file while in usa and now stuck overseas?

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My mother in law went her country now 1 year 10 months . We didn’t take permission. But now she wants to come USA now. What we have to do? Please answer

Good information. Thanks

Could you speak on deportation, because I have been deported for over 23 years for crimes of immoral turpitude and was given 10 years to stay out of the country. Can my permanent residency be restored. I can you please advise me. Thanks

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My dad was upset for almost two years for health reasons, his green red still active until 2026, if he comes without a permit to reenter will he be let in? That’s what I understand from the video, however after let in he needs to go to court correct?

Thanks for this helpful video, Ismail! To obtain U.S. citizenship I need to live 5 years in a row in the U.S. and more than 6 months a year. The question is, when does this calculation of 6 months begin: the date of the first entry into the U.S. (on an immigrant visa, before receiving the Green Card itself) or the date of issue of the Green Card? Or is it all about a calendar year? I am asking because I need to finish my work, prepare for moving and then move to the U.S., it could take several months. Thank you in advance!

how long can a US citizen stay out off the country

Please when and where can I take my Green Card! Thank you! God bless

I am rn passes on 2007 And not to have ielts my green card application onto continuing and no information further and I have multiple entry visa pls help me further

I got the chance to come to US before 3 years through DV. I am lawful resident bu my spouse and children living at back home/Africa. I filed petiton by form I130. in Dec. 2020 and uscis sent the reception notice immediately. I emailed uscis before for late processing of before 1 year and they told me that the case is reviewed but nothing is outstanding and we will let you know when we need additional information. I am still waiting but no update. So, I need some advice how to proceed the next steps.

My brother as a green card expire October 2020 and they are out of usa last 9 years so we have a chance for renual and get a new greecard ??

Hi, I have an important question sir. My mother is a green card holder and she was having some health issues whose expenses were high back there in the US so she decided to get treatment back at home country. For that purpose she applied for re entry permit and after some time she checked online it was stated that her previous finger prints were applied to her application. She chose to receive travel document at the US embassy back home and then left for back home. Now it's been 5 months and she still didn't receive her document. What she should do now? Can she stay for the period she applied for or she she should go back to US?

I believe that once a person gets a green card...he is she needs to stay and work in the united States and pay taxes..to me that's important..or the green card should be revoked..

I am a US citizen, but I am confused. I married Singaporean over a year ago. We want to live in the US and start a family. She also wants to become a US Citizen. I am currently preparing to file a Form I-130 petition. How does a Green Card play into this scenario? Or, is it a faster & different process?

Guess what? I've just received my brand-new resident permit! In just 18 months, I'll be eligible to apply for a US passport - how amazing is that? Oh, and I have a job too! In Montreal, Canada Now, I'm wondering, what's the best way to ensure I can keep my green card?

I am a green card holder since 2015 but hardly lived there except doing yearly short visits to US. Now in my last visit from Canada to US by road from Buffalo boarder the border security took my card and asked me to appear in Buffalo court in end March 2023. 1- Should I go and contest 2- if I don't appear, what repercussions it may have for future US travel, even with. Canadian passport

My mom petitioned for my sister 3 years ago, my sister got fer F1 Visa 4 months ago. Is it possible she gets her green card sooner because she came here???

Can I travel multiple times or three different times in a year trips dat last 2 months or less each

Is puerto rico & the u.s.v.i considered to be outside the united states?

Is the 6 months outside the US counted within a calendar year (Jan - Dec) or any 12 month period? Eg if you left in Nov 23 and returned in Mar 24 is that 5 months or 3 months of the 6 for 2024?

I have a question sir ? I have a permanent resident card for over 10 year, I’m planning to travel to Việt Nam for 2 weeks. Do I need TO APPLY FOR A REENTRY PERMIT? OR DO I NEED TO TAKE A PASSPORT PHOTOS BEFORE I GO . Thank you 🙏🏻