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    Sep 24, 2008, 03:42 PM
    How long can a Green Card Holder live outside USA
    How long can an immigrant with Valid Permanent Green Card/Residence Permit and a valid foreign Passport stay outside of USA without Re-Entry Permit and without affecting his/her Residency, Naturalization or US Citizenship?
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    Sep 24, 2008, 07:26 PM

    If you need to go for longer 6 months, it's recommended to file re-entry permit (I-131) and get an approval before you leave.
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    Sep 25, 2008, 07:41 AM

    No longer than 6 months
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    Jun 22, 2010, 10:35 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by lawanwadee View Post
    If you need to go for longer 6 months, it's recommended to file re-entry permit (I-131) and get an approval before you leave.
    On this same subject, I am a green card holder that has completed the 5 years required US residence period. I am now able to apply for US Citizenship but am now currently working abroad for the Department of Defence. Do I still need to fill out my I-131? Does a different rule apply in this case?
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