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    Sep 18, 2014, 12:38 AM
    Lost green card status due overstay out of USA. Can I appy again?
    I was a green card holder but lost the status as I lived out of USA for more than 10 years due family reasons. Can my brother file a petition again for me?

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    Sep 18, 2014, 04:47 AM
    He should be able to submit a new petition, expect it to take time... your green card was canceled for non-use in effect... its not the same as being here illegally that would cause you a problem with a 10 year ban.
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