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Q: How long can a permanent resident stay outside the US without losing their status?

  • By: Immigration Attorney Osas Iyamu
  • Published: February 17, 2025
Q: How long can a permanent resident stay outside the US without losing their status?

A: If you are absent from the U.S. for over 6 months, USCIS may question your intent to maintain residency. Staying outside the U.S. for 1 year or more without a reentry permit may lead USCIS to consider your residency abandoned. For more details, see the Impact on Permanent Resident Status section of our blog post.

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