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How long must a person remain in the US after they get a green card?
Wiki User
β 11y ago
I am applying green card for my parents. They are concerned that they may not be able to come USA and stay for more than 6 months each year, particularly since they are elderly and not in a great health. Is there a special rule for older people holding a US green card not to come USA every year but every two years?
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β 14y ago
Wiki User
β 12y agoNo- you need a valid passport too
Green Card along with a US Passport is necessary to re-enter the US. If the person has stayed out of the US for year or longer than that, then a permit to reenter the country is also a MUST. I-131 has to be filed and approved before the person leaves US. This process includes a biometric test once the application gets through. Failing to appear for the biometric session will result in the I-131 getting rejected.
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β 11y agoIf at ll the person wants to apply for citizenship, then he/she must remain in the US on a green card with 5 yrs. If the card is a conditional green card, then it will be just 2 yrs. Also they need to accumulate atleast 5 yrs of continuous residence in the US.
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How long does it take for a person holding a green card to marry someone in another country?
I dunno, how quick can you fill out forms, and how fast can your preacher talk? Whether you have a green card or not is largely irrelevant to how long it takes to get married.
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There is not a way to tell how long it will take get a green card to get back to the US. It all depends on the person background.
How long before a green card holder can file for his wife and if so how long will it take for the wife to get a green card?
Never
Is there a limitation to continuous stay in USA by a green card holder?
A Green Card is issued for a 10 years period. You can keep on renewing it as long as you want. So there is no limitation on how long you can continuously in USA with a green card.
How long a person with a green card stay outside the US during the calendar year without risking their legal status?
90days
How long does it take to convert H1B visa to a green card?
The timeline for converting a H1B to a green card is 3-6 years. There are also expenses and fees associated with the process which can rach into the thousands of dollars.
How long does it take a widowed green card holder get their citizenship?
If you remain married, she can apply for citizenship after 3 years of residence in the US.However, if she's hold the green card for 5 years and has live in the US for 5 years, she can apply at that time if it is sooner than the married case.
How long would a Thai immigrant who was in America on a visa and married prior to the visa expiring have to remain married to an American citizen to be able to remain in the us if they divorce?
Right after the marriage , the thai immigrant should apply immediately for a green card , he/she has the right to do so, and then after obtaining green card she/he can stay in US whatever he want , even after getting a divorce. Your question is ambiguous, be more specifically . What's your status ? Have you applied for a green card yet? If you get divorce, before you got some legal documents you can be deported. Call a lawyer, he can help you.
Is an international student card same as green card holder?
No it is not the same. With international Student card you can stay in USA as long as you are a student with condition. Green card lets you stay permanently.
If I marry at the US After that how long I get green card?
If you marry a citizen in the United States, it could take several months to obtain a Green Card.
How long can a person travel with a green card?
You can travel within the US with a green card so long as it is valid. A green card is NOT a valid document for international travel outside the US. To travel outside the US, you will need a passport and possibly visas depending upon the passport you hold and the country you visit. Please check with the local embassy/consulate for the most up to date visa requirements for your country's passport prior to travel.
