How long can I stay out of the US without losing my Green Card?

Once you have your Green Card, you should not stay out of the United States for more than six months at a time because you may interrupt your continuous presence in this country.
You will interrupt your continuous presence in this country if you stay out of the United States for more than one year at a time.

What is a 601-A Waiver?
If you are ineligible to adjust your citizenship status in the United States and you require a waiver to return, you may not be out of luck. As of March 2013, the government began permitting certain undocumented relatives of American citizens to apply for unlawful presence waivers from within the…
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What is an I-765?
The I-765 is an employment authorization document, which is also known as a “work permit.” This document, issued by the USCIS gives the holder a legal right to work in the United States. This application is available to certain non-residents so they can request the ability to work here for…
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What are the Different Types of Travel Documents?
If you seek to temporarily travel into or out of the United States, you will need some sort of travel documentation, depending on your specific situation. Travel documents assure other governments that you can return to your issuing country and are commonly issued in booklet form. This allows other governments…
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