On Sep 13, 10:40 pm, "J. J. Farrell" wrote:
> On Sep 13, 9:24 pm, online wrote:
>
> > Hi, does anyone know why there is this rule of not being able to be
> > outside the US for more than one year?? I find this rule totally
> > outdated in todays world.
>
> Why? A Green Card is a permission to reside in the USA; if you're not
> residing in the USA you don't need a Green Card.
>
> > I am a resident but as long as I dont break
> > any laws and pay my US taxes, i should be able to what I want.
>
> You should be able to do what you want, but the government of the USA
> (representing the people of the USA) shouldn't be allowed to do what
> it wants with its own territory? An interesting position. If you claim
> to be a Permanent Resident while staying outside the USA without
> authorisation, you are breaking the law.
>
> > Why
> > should the US government care what I do/where I am if I follow the
> > above.
>
> Because it chooses to impose those restrictions on the guests it
> invites on to its territory. If you don't like the restrictions, don't
> take up the offer to become a Permanent Resident.
>
> > If I would get US passport I would not have to worry about
> > these things anyway... so why are residents put in a different
> > position than US nationals??
>
> Because the USA belongs to its citizens, not to foreigners to whom the
> USA chooses to grant certain limited rights under certain conditions.
>
> > Does anyone know if there are any plans
> > to change this rule
>
> No.
>
> > / how important USCIS considers the enforcement of
> > this rule to be????
>
> Very.
>
> > Opinions ?? Comments??
>
> If you don't like the requirements and responsibilities associated
> with being a Permanent Resident, give up your Permanent Resident
> status.
Thanks Farrell for your comments, hope u feel better now
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