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Subject: Re: How many months can a green-card holder be out of US? Posted on: Thu, 31 Mar 2005 14:35:53 +0000


> "zen kishimoto" wrote in message
> news:K9Z1e.3909$zl.423@newssvr13.news.prodigy.com...
> >I am wondering how many months can I get out of US
> >without any prior approval? 3 months? 6 months?
> >If I need an approval, where can I get it from?
> >Thanks,
> >Zen
>
> Less than 1 year. More than that you'll need a reentry permit.
>
> Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) use re-entry permits
> to
> re-enter the U.S. after travel of one year or more. For LPR’s
> returning to
> the U.S., re-entry permits are generally valid for two years from the
> date
> of issuance of the re-entry permit. The LPR should apply for this
> benefit
> before leaving the U.S.
>
> Check this one too:
> http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm/entering_us/12returning-
> residentalien.htm

I thought you needed a re-entry permit anyway unless you're just going
back for a vacation?

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