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Hi Guys,

I will be 3 months here in US on February 17.

I need to go back to the Philippines due to my mother being sick, and my sister will be giving birth on March.

I'm thinking to stay in the Philippines for 5 months. Will I have a problem going back to US? I'm a 10 year GC holder.

Please I need your opinions.

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Hi Guys,

I will be 3 months here in US on February 17.

I need to go back to the Philippines due to my mother being sick, and my sister will be giving birth on March.

I'm thinking to stay in the Philippines for 5 months. Will I have a problem going back to US? I'm a 10 year GC holder.

Please I need your opinions.

As long as you already have your green card you should be good to go. Green card holders are allowed to stay outside the US not more than 1 year.

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As long as you already have your green card you should be good to go. Green card holders are allowed to stay outside the US not more than 1 year.

Correct, but to ensure if i may suggest that you apply for a re-entry form as you can never tell if you will ne staying there more than you expect.

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As long as you already have your green card you should be good to go. Green card holders are allowed to stay outside the US not more than 1 year.

No Longer than 1 Year outside the Country! Good Luck!:thumbs:

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With your husband waiting for you in the U.S., you will not experience any problems when returning after 5 months of absence. If eventually a pattern emerges where you constantly depart the U.S. for several months, come back for a while, then leave again, this could change.

Not only do you not need a reentry permit, it's actually useless unless you are planing to stay outside the U.S. for one year or longer, which I would strongly advise against.

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Misis Salome   2

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Thanks Guys, When I get back in July, I will stay in US for another 3 months while applying for a re entry permit, we decide to stay in the Philippines for more than a year.

Thanks again for all the input, really appreciate it all.

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