Hi all,
I’m a Canadian permanent resident, currently employed in Canada. I recently got approved for a U.S. EB2 immigrant visa.
On March 6, 2025, I entered the U.S. via land to activate my green card. The CBP officer mentioned I had one year to move, but I’m unclear if that timeline is accurate.
A few weeks later, my physical green card was mailed to my U.S. address. I returned to Canada shortly after and am currently job hunting in the U.S. while still working in Canada.
My questions: 1. How long can I stay in Canada without risking abandonment of my U.S. green card? 2. Is the limit one year, or six months? 3. Do I need to establish U.S. residence now, or does job hunting and intent to relocate suffice for the short term?
Thanks in advance for any insights.
Hi all, I’m a Canadian permanent resident, currently employed in Canada. I recently got approved for a U.S. EB2 immigrant visa. On March 6, 2025, I entered the U.S. via land to activate my green card. The CBP officer mentioned I had one year to move, but I’m unclear if that timeline is accurate. A few weeks later, my physical green card was mailed to my U.S. address. I returned to Canada shortly after and am currently job hunting in the U.S. while still working in Canada. My questions: 1. How long can I stay in Canada without risking abandonment of my U.S. green card? 2. Is the limit one year, or six months? 3. Do I need to establish U.S. residence now, or does job hunting and intent to relocate suffice for the short term? Thanks in advance for any insights.