Any issues being outside USA 8-10 Months with GC?

[Areaze 7]

Anyone with personal experiences being out longer than 6 months?

 

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

Yep

expect questions about what you were doing out for so long, especially trying to figure out if you were working abroad etc, make sure you can show you kept your US ties (especially filing tax),  make sure you are going back on a one way ticket, be humble.

[Areaze 7]

5 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Yep

expect questions about what you were doing out for so long, especially trying to figure out if you were working abroad etc, make sure you can show you kept your US ties (especially filing tax),  make sure you are going back on a one way ticket, be humble.

What if working abroad for like 6 months temporarily?

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

9 minutes ago, Areaze said:

What if working abroad for like 6 months temporarily?

You’re supposed to be resident in the US,  not working abroad. I guess it depends on the context. It’s common with DV selectees initially, who often activate their green cards then go back and finalize everything for the move while still working. If you’ve been living in the US a while before such a temp contract or whatever abroad, then you’d presumably have your driver license, bank accounts, tax return filed etc to show as ties and that you didn’t abandon residency, and ideally you would still have a home in the US. Probably proof that it was just a temporary contract would help. Bottom line is you’d  need to convince them it was temporary and you maintained ties to the US.

Edited November 5, 2017 by SusieQQQ

[Nitas_man 3,100]

If it was a fixed contract probably no issue.  If you're just popping into the country for a short visit then going back to work you will get in this time but probably get popped next time you try to enter.

Your immigration benefits were based on what status?

[Areaze 7]

1 hour ago, Nitas_man said:

If it was a fixed contract probably no issue.  If you're just popping into the country for a short visit then going back to work you will get in this time but probably get popped next time you try to enter.

Your immigration benefits were based on what status?

Yes, fixed 6 months only. It's like 2-4 months holiday going around, then the temp contract.

 

IR2, Child of US Citizen

[Hypnos 6,576]

As stated, you may be asked by CBP to provide evidence that you have maintained your LPR status. 

 

In this circumstance, they would want to see things like:

 

- federal income tax returns

- maintenance of US-based insurance policies (health, life, car, etc.) 

- proof you have maintained a US residence, mailboxes, and a driver's licence

 

It's not an exhaustive list, but it gives you an idea of what you may need. 

 

Or you could just be waved through. You won't know until the day. 

Edited November 5, 2017 by Hypnos

[Nitas_man 3,100]

49 minutes ago, Areaze said:

Yes, fixed 6 months only. It's like 2-4 months holiday going around, then the temp contract.

 

IR2, Child of US Citizen

If you are over 21 you are playing with fire staying out this long, working, and no longer qualified for your original immigration benefits.  Bring lots of evidence of ties to the US.

9 FAM has a section that excludes students, but they specifically list working overseas for a foreign company as a evidence of status abandonment.

[Areaze 7]

On 11/5/2017 at 5:08 PM, Nitas_man said:

If you are over 21 you are playing with fire staying out this long, working, and no longer qualified for your original immigration benefits.  Bring lots of evidence of ties to the US.

9 FAM has a section that excludes students, but they specifically list working overseas for a foreign company as a evidence of status abandonment.

Oh really, why would qualification for original immigration benefits matter?

[mmsk 9]

Get a re entry permit. It will help in your case. 

[Areaze 7]

On 11/6/2017 at 11:47 PM, mmsk said:

Get a re entry permit. It will help in your case. 

Already abroad so that's not possible mm

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

10 hours ago, Areaze said:

Already abroad so that's not possible mm

Not necessary for absences of less than a year anyway. 

[GreenUsa 0]

My re entry permit is valid for 2 years as it's written down on it, but I wrote 1 year absence interval when I was applying for permit, does this affect validity period? 

[GreenUsa 0]

No question on border entry and no stamp in passport, is that normal ?