Many Legal Permanent Residents, or green card holders, believe they can live abroad and simply return to the U.S. once a year for a few weeks to maintain their U.S. residency. Unfortunately, it is not that easy and many residents have lost their status because they failed to maintain and demonstrate sufficient ties with the U.S., indicating the U.S. is their permanent residence.
If you are planning to depart the U.S. for more than a year, or if you maintain additional residences abroad and are concerned about losing your U.S. residency, please contact an immigration attorney today. An immigration attorney can assist you with obtaining a re-entry permit or discuss with you ways you can maintain and demonstrate sufficient ties with the U.S.