Greencard holder go back home and work?

[akinnikki 0]

Can a greencard holder that currently lives in the USA , return home and work for 2 years , then return back to USA?

or is it illegal?

thanks!

[Amy and Nick 37]

Not 100% sure but as far as im aware if you leave for over a year they can revoke it...

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

You can apply for a reentry permit which lets you leave for a two year period. Yes, you can work abroad, but you must report your income and pay taxes on it if needed (usually if taxes are paid in foreign country taxes are not owed here, but you must file your tax report regardless).

[LotofPatience 65]

You can apply for a reentry permit which lets you leave for a two year period. Yes, you can work abroad, but you must report your income and pay taxes on it if needed (usually if taxes are paid in foreign country taxes are not owed here, but you must file your tax report regardless).

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

No.

A lawful permanent resident (LPR) is authorized to live and to work in the US of A. He is also required to live and to work in the US of A.

Of course, even a resident is allowed to take a vacation abroad, or visit friends and family in his home country, or take care of some business or relative who may be sick. There might be a temporary assignment from the immigrant's employer that requires the Green Card holder to stay in another country for a while.

But . . . a permanent resident cannot move back to his old country and live and work there for a year or longer without jeopardizing his Green Card. Another point to consider is that an immigrant with a 2-year Green Card will have to file for Removal of Conditions before the card expires, which requires him to show that he and his wife lived together in the USA.

The only exceptions to this rule is when the LPR is in the Armed Forces or a spouse of somebody who is deployed overseas.

[LotofPatience 65]

No.

A lawful permanent resident (LPR) is authorized to live and to work in the US of A. He is also required to live and to work in the US of A.

Of course, even a resident is allowed to take a vacation abroad, or visit friends and family in his home country, or take care of some business or relative who may be sick. There might be a temporary assignment from the immigrant's employer that requires the Green Card holder to stay in another country for a while.

But . . . a permanent resident cannot move back to his old country and live and work there for a year or longer without jeopardizing his Green Card. Another point to consider is that an immigrant with a 2-year Green Card will have to file for Removal of Conditions before the card expires, which requires him to show that he and his wife lived together in the USA.

The only exceptions to this rule is when the LPR is in the Armed Forces or a spouse of somebody who is deployed overseas.

I agree with you Bob

Loto