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  • Oct 5, 2013, 11:18 AM
    ssm99
    Will I lose my green card status if I go to my country for 2 yrs.
    Hi,
    My busband and I are green card holders residing in MA.. We are trying for adoption from a local agency in India (our country of origin).The requirement is such that I will have to stay in India for 2 years to complete the process.
    My question is will I lose my green card status if I stay outside the country for that long or is there a way to go about it without losing my status?
    Thanks in advance
  • Oct 5, 2013, 11:28 AM
    smoothy
    Yes you will most likely.

    USCIS - Continuous Residence and Physical Presence Requirements for Naturalization
  • Oct 5, 2013, 12:13 PM
    lawanwadee
    You will need to submit form I-131 for re-entry permit. Make sure you get an approval before leaving.
  • Oct 5, 2013, 01:36 PM
    newacct
    The maximum validity of a re-entry permit is 2 years. So even if you get a re-entry permit, you will only be able to stay outside for just under 2 years.

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