Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

If I'm a permanent green card holder can I study abroad and still keep my green card?


Asked on 11/08/12, 12:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Marlene Hemmings Marlene Hemmings, Attorney at Law

If you are outside the U.S. for more than 6 months, you must obtain a Re-Entry permit. This will allow you to be outside the U.S. for 2 yrs & still retain your greencard. However, you must return to the U.S. before the Re-Entry permit expires.

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Answered on 11/08/12, 12:35 pm


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