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Old 16.10.2007, 08:25
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Re: US Citizen/Green Card holder - how long is it possible to stay here?

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I know people who have lived in CH for 5 years on a US green card, no problems when they go back to the US.
The Department of Homeland Security disagrees. And since they're the people, rightly or wrongly, that can take her card, I'll follow what they say.

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You may be found to have abandoned your permanent resident status if you:
  • Move to another country intending to live there permanently.
  • Remain outside of the US for more than one year without obtaining a reentry permit or returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
  • Remain outside of the US for more than two years after issuance of a reentry permit without obtaining a returning resident visa. However in determining whether your status has been abandoned any length of absence from the US may be considered, even if it is less than one year.
  • Fail to file income tax returns while living outside of the US for any period.
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