AOS stage but we'll move

[rin_ren 0]

Hello, 

I came in the US on a k1, we are now on AOS stage. I'll probably get my AP in November. We are thinking about going back to my country, we don't know for how long. I know AP is valid for a year. I could come back for my GC interview.My question is: If we decide to stay at my home country for long term, how will I be able to come back to the States with my husband if we wanted to? 

Edited September 3, 2017 by rin_ren

[EmilyW 1,222]

I would get a re-entry permit when you get your GC.  This will allow you to legitimately live outside the US without jeopardizing your status.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Read this: https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/maintaining-permanent-residence

 

And this: https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume12-PartD-Chapter3.html

 

Plan accordingly and frankly, staying outside the US indefinitely as a US permanent resident is not exactly a good idea because you'll be guilty of abandonment of your status.

[Boiler 43,434]

Assuming you are not staying in the US then you will need a visitor visa to visit. Or VWP if eligible.

[Crazy Cat 39,227]

Green Cards are for living in the US, not for living long term outside the country.