how long can a green card holder live outside U.S.A?

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

For questions on immigration and naturalization go to www.uscis.gov