i m us green card holder but i want to extend my stay in my own country.what should i do?or what form i need ?

Answer 1

As long as you are OUTSIDE the United States there's nothing you can do. For an extended stay you need to file Form I-131 Application For Travel Document with the CIS BEFORE you leave the United States.

This is EXACTLY what the instructions say....."You must be physically present in the United States when you file the application. However, a reentry permit may be sent to a U.S. embassy or consulate orDepartment of Homeland Security (DHS) office abroad for you to pick up, if you request it when you file your application."

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b11747a55773d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD

It will allow you to stay outside the United States for up to 2 years. As it stands now you'll lose your status after one year and might even have a hard time coming back after as little as six months.

Answer 2

Since you are a green card holder, reentering back to US wouldn't be a problem. Using the green card, you can enter. Since the green card means permanent residency in US, it would cause a problem when you apply for the Citizenship if you were out of US more than 6 months without circumstances that would be in consideration, such as family death, or illness, or for special treatment which you should provide with the written statement to support.

Answer 3

That depends on where you are right now. If you are still in the U.S., you can apply for a Re-entry Permit which will be valid for two years. It may not be extended. Do not apply for it if you are not in the U.S.!

During its period of validity, you can return to the U.S. pursuant to 8 CFR 211.1(a).

If you are already outside the U.S., you will need an SB-1 immigrant visa. You may apply to the nearest U.S. consular office for a special immigrant Returning Resident (SB-1) visa.

Applicants who wish to apply for Returning Resident (SB-1) visas should contact the nearest consular office well in advance of their intended travel (at least three months in advance, if possible) to permit sufficient time for visa processing.

Answer 4

I am from Australia living in the US and I am now a US citizen. The best thing to do to avoid any Green card difficulties is to become a US Citizen. Once you get it you can go back and forth to your home country as you wish....assuming your home country recognizes dual citizenship.

Answer 5

You have have applied for a re-entry permit before you left the United States.

Answer 6

wow everyone has provided an answer, without insulting someone, and better yet they are all good or correct answers.

Answer 7

you need to apply for reentry permit (form I-131).