How Long Can I Travel Outside the U.S. with a Green Card?
It is extremely important to consult with a Garg & Associates attorney before traveling outside of the United States for a prolonged period of time. The USCIS has discretion to determine that a person intends to abandon permanent resident status if that person has traveled outside the U.S. for 180 days or more. Under the Immigration and Nationality Act, a permanent resident who travels outside of the U.S for one (1) year or more, without obtaining a re-entry permit or travel document, has abandoned his or her permanent resident status. Therefore, permanent residents planning a trip outside of the U.S. for up to six months or longer should first file an application to obtain a travel document or a re-entry permit. If you intend to travel outside the U.S. to work, you should also file an application for a re-entry permit. One other good reason to consult the immigration attorneys at Garg & Associates before traveling abroad for an extended period of time is that under some circumstances we can file a petition that may help you meet the physical presence requirement for naturalization, even if you are outside of the U.S. for more than a year.
Should you have any questions regarding your immigration matters, please contact the experienced immigration attorneys of Garg & Associates at 949-540-6704 or call our toll-free number at 949-540-6704. You can also submit an inquiry through our Long Beach Immigration Online Inquiry.
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Every case is unique and requires an experienced and creative immigration attorney to resolve your particular issues. Please do not refer to any of the articles above to replace a personal consultation with one of our experienced immigration attorneys. The immigration attorneys at Garg and Associates, PC take a proactive approach in resolving difficult immigration cases, which may require creative processes, steps, or applications to obtain your immigration goals. The Garg and Associates immigration attorneys have the knowledge, experience, and confidence to help you achieve your goals. Please feel free to give us a call at 949-540-6704 or to contact us online. If you are not in the Long Beach or Houston area, we can schedule a time for a telephonic consultation at your convenience.
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