An immigration attorney told me recently that he COULD leave and go home to
help his family, but that he must not stay longer than a year. Does anyone
else have input?
Thanks,
Sunny
"Folinskyinla" wrote in message
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>> Hi group,
>> If my husband, who is a United States permanent resident, goes home to
>> work
>> in Canada for a few months, he will be ok to return to the US right?
>> As
>> long as he doesn't stay over one year, it's fine?
>>
>> Thank you!
>> Sunny
>
> Hi:
>
> You badly misunderstand the law of abandonment of LPR. Although the
> length of time outside of the US can be an indicia of intent, it is NOT
> the determinative factor.
>
> I have a feeling you were being somewhat imprecise, but your question
> reads as an inquiry as to whether or not your husband can abandon his
> residence in the US for a few months and still keep his green card --
> the answer to that is pretty much "no."
>
> He is playing with fire here.
>
> --
> Certified Specialist
> Immigration & Nat. Law
> Cal. Bar Board of Legal Specialization
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