Maintaining LPR status (Green Card) during extended absences for employment

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I have a family-based green card. For my job, I need to travel outside of the US for 150-160 days (3 days per week for the entire year). I am worried that I may lose my green card. What shall I do to retain my green card and still maintain this schedule of travel for my job?

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To maintain your green card during extended absences:

  • Brief trips under 6 months are generally fine. 
  • For longer absences Apply for a re-entry permit, allowing travel for up to 2 years.Consider filing  Form N-470 to preserve continuous residence for naturalization.
  • Avoid absences of 6 months or more; return within 6 months each time.
  • Maintain strong ties to the U.S. (family, home, job) to demonstrate intent to reside permanently.
  • If travels are work-related and you have significant U.S. ties, your green card status is less likely to be at risk.
  • Absences of one year or more can lead to loss of green card status without proper documentation.

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