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Avoiding Abandonment of Residence
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Although travel outside the United States is one of your rights as a conditional or permanent resident, you shouldn’t stay away too long. As the term “resident” suggests, you are expected to reside—that is, make your home—in the United States. If you make your home outside the United States, you could lose your green card, based on a concept called "abandonment of residence."
Understanding Abandonment of Residence
Get the lowdown on how trips outside the U.S. can cause you to lose your green card.
Reentry Permits for Long Trips Outside the U.S.
How to qualify for a reentry permit.
Work Abroad, Keep Your Permanent Residency and Become a U.S. Citizen
Once an immigrant has earned permanent residency, typically she or he wants to keep residency and have the ability to travel abroad.
Once an immigrant has earned permanent residency, typically she or he wants to keep residency and have the ability to travel abroad.
Los reglamentos y normas que los residentes deben seguir para viajar al extranjero y evitar la perdida de su residencia.
How to time the submission of your Form I-131 for a reentry permit.
Timing, application process, denials, and more are covered in these FAQs.
Details on how to prepare the form and documents for a reentry permit.
The costs associated with filing an I-131 application will vary depending on what kind of travel document you are applying for and whether or not you decide to use the help of an immigration attorney.
Reclaiming Your U.S. Residence
To better ensure that you will be admitted into the U.S. after a long absence, you can file a Form I-191, for Advance Permission to Return to Unrelinquished Domicile.
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