How long can I stay out of the country with a green card?

How long can I stay out of the country with a green card?

6 monthsAs a permanent resident or conditional permanent resident you can travel outside the United States for up to 6 months without losing your green card.

How can I maintain my green card while living abroad?

If you hold a green card and know in advance that you must be outside the United States for more than one year, it's worth applying to USCIS for a reentry permit. This lets you to stay away for up to two years. See Don't Lose Your Green Card Due to Long Absence From the U.S.

What happens if a green card holder stay out of the country?

If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may leave the U.S. multiple times and reenter, as long as you do not intend to stay outside the U.S. for 1 year or more. Therefore, if you are outside of the U.S. longer than the date the permit was issued, you may be denied entry into the U.S.

Can US permanent residents live abroad?

If you are a legal permanent resident, you are expected to live in the United States. You can still travel abroad and spend extended periods outside the country, but you may need to take steps to establish the trip as a temporary absence.