Legal Question in Immigration Law in Maryland

conditions for permission for staying outside the US for greencard period

what is the maximum period for which a permenant resident can apply to remain outside USA and how will it effect his/her mandatory period of stay for qualifying to apply for citizenship?


Asked on 2/18/04, 9:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Myron Morales Lee Lane Smith LLP

Re: conditions for permission for staying outside the US for greencard period

Normally, one year is the maximum time. At that time, a presumption arises that you have abandoned your LPR status. There are ways to preserve residency and preserve your status while you are outside the U.S.

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Answered on 2/18/04, 10:37 am


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