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.

Traveling Outside of the United States as a Permanent Resident
There are many people who come to the United States to receive Permanent Resident Status. This status allows them to live and work within the country permanently. There are certain rules the individual must follow in order to keep this status. Permanent residents are allowed to travel outside of the…
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Temporary Protected Status in the United States
People from other countries come to the United States for a variety of reasons. There are many cases in which those countries are experiencing problems that make it unsafe to live. When this happens, many wish to flee their native country and come to the United States for protection. This…
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What are Investor Visas?
There are several ways to enter the United States. Some of them are based on investment. One method is called an E-2 Treaty Investor Visa or simply the E-2 Visa. This visa option is something that does not allow for obtaining permanent residence or citizenship but does allow the individual…
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