The owners of one green card they have the freedom to do so Travel outside the USbut there are some reasons for this you endanger your permanent residence. Herein Christmas 2025that is the time when you can leave with no impact on status, according to the Citizenship and Immigration Services (Uscisfor its acronym in English).
The agency explains that the Short trips generally have no impact on status. However, if it is determined that the resident had no intention of settling in the United States, he or she will be deemed to have done so gave up the service.
“A general criterion is whether this was the case absent from the United States for more than a year“, he warns.
Henry Lindpere, immigration lawyer at Manifest Law, clarifies: “If you stay outside the US for more than six months in a rowThere is a chance that you will be asked questions at the border. But it is still assumed retains his residence“.
He adds that the travels of six to 12 months can take the agent Customs and Border Protection (CBPfor its acronym in English) to ask additional questions about primary residence in the United States, “but this will not automatically revoke your status.”
According to the USCIS, the If you travel for less than a year, your status may be waived where it is assumed that the person did not intend to do so Establish the United States as your permanent residence.
For the Returning from a trip of less than a yearthe CBP officer could Consider criteria This applies, for example, if the intention is to travel abroad only temporarily, if family and community ties are maintained in the USA, if there is a job, or if taxes are filed as a resident.
Other factors that may be considered include:
The Uscis point out that in general, if applies for adjustment of status and leaves the country without appropriate travel documents, such as Advance travel authorization (early parole), “Is You may not be permitted to re-enter the United States after his return.”
He adds that even if he is allowed to re-enter the country, It could be determined that you have canceled the application until status adjustment.
The agency explains that when a person plans to have a green card be absent from the United States for more than one yearyou must before your departure a Re-entry permit via Form I-131.
However, he warns: “Please keep this in mind.” This does not guarantee entry into the United States. upon your return, as your admissibility must first be established; However, will help determine your intention to reside permanently in the United States.”
For those who plan stay outside the USA for more than two yearsindicates that any re-entry permit issued before departure has expired.
In this case it is recommended Apply for a return visa (SB-1). at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. As an applicant, you must provide proof of eligibility and undergo a medical examination.
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