I'm a greencard holder and plan to leave the US for 2 years?

Question

What kind of visa do I need for re-entry? I will still have property or an address in the USA, and most likely I'd be back 4 times a year. How long does it take to apply for this type of visa?

Answer 1

You will not need a visa to re-enter the country, you will need a re-entry permit. You MUST obtain the permit before you leave the USA. Traveling abroad for more than 1 year jeopardizes your permanent residency in the United States.

"Re-Entry Permit
Lawful Permanent Residents (green card holders) use re-entry permits to re-enter the U.S. after travel of one year or more. For LPR’s returning to the U.S., re-entry permits are generally valid for two years from the date of issuance of the re-entry permit. The LPR should apply for this benefit before leaving the U.S.


... Please note that a re-entry permit does not guarantee admission into the U.S. Aliens with re-entry permits are still subject to the inspection process at the port of entry. It is also important to note that travel outside of the U.S for more than one year will under most circumstances break the continuous residence requirement for later naturalization purposes. Travel for over 6 months may break the continuous residence requirement. See Section 316 (b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act."

Ask a lawyer, what you can do about it.

Answer 2

If you are back 4 times a year - Than its OK.

But to be sure aply for parole with USCIS - I dont remember which form exacterly.
Just go to www uscis gov and search Green Card Travel.