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Can I stay outside US with green card?
If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may leave the U.S. multiple times and reenter, as long as you do not intend to stay outside the U.S. for 1 year or more. Therefore, if you are outside of the U.S. longer than the date the permit was issued, you may be denied entry into the U.S.
Can a green card holder enter the US with a passport having less than 6 months remaining?
Answer: As long as you present a valid passport and green card, you will have no issues boarding a flight to the United States and re-entering the country.
How long does it take to get a green card from Philippines?
This can take many months. If you are not yet married and your fiancé is still in the Philippines, you can, if you are a U.S. citizen, petition for him or her to enter the U.S. as a fiancé in order to get married in the U.S. — and then your new spouse can stay in the U.S. to apply for a green card, if desired.
How long can a green card holder travel outside the US?
26 May 2010. As a permanent resident or conditional permanent resident you can travel outside the United States for up to 6 months without losing your green card.
Can a green card holder reenter the United States after abandonment?
If you have been away for more than one year, you will also need either a Reentry Permit or (if you have been away for two years or more) a Returning Resident Visa to reenter the United States. For more information on why you might need one of these and how to apply, see Abandonment of Residence by U.S. Green Card Holders.
Can I sponsor my Philippines spouse for a US green card?
If you are marrying someone from the Philippines, and plan to sponsor your new husband or wife for a U.S. green card (lawful permanent residence), here is some important legal and practical information. (Warning: This is a general overview of how the process works for most people.