how long can I stay abroad without losing my resident status

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Jun 13, 2008, 11:53 AM

chirinoscdg

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how long can I stay abroad without losing my resident status

How long can I stay abroad without losing my resident status?

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Jun 13, 2008, 12:14 PM	#2

lawanwadee

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Originally Posted by chirinoscdg

How long can I stay abroad without losing my resident status?

If you are greencard holder, you should not stay outside US more than 6 months a year. If you do have situation with your family overseas and need to spend more time, you may do that by applying for re-entry permit (I-131) which will allow you to stay up to 2 years.

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