1Won

Hi thanks for the speedy responses. Yes i know about the 2 year travel document thing...obviousley if i knew i would stay overseas for less than 2 years i would be applying for that but that is useless if you remain longer than two years overseas. By the way any exceptions to this 2 year rule ?

Cheers

Hi guys ..fresh of the newbie block here.

I have a question regarding re-entry after a prolonged stay overseas for US permanant resident card holders. I am an EU national but have lived in California for the last 20 years, i am married to an American citizen and have been in possession of a green card for atleast 15 years. I am thinking about living/working in Europe for 3-5 years (my green card is valid until 2016). I've read the options for re-entry permit applicaions etc. and the fact that if i do not return within the required 1 year i will be considerd to have abandoned my residency..but what i really want to know is what is the worst case scenario if i decide to return back to the states say 4 years from now ? I will be moving to Europe with my American husband and if we do end up returning in 4 years or so, i would again be returning together with my husband. I just wonder if there are many folks who leave the States for good..and years later decide they want to return (while still married to their American spouse that is..).

Will they take away my green card upon re-entry ? Will i be denied entry ? Can i ever get regain my full status as a permanant resident ?

Any advice cheerfully accepted

1Won.