James Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 What if your spouse comes here but then later you want to go back to China to stay/live? Does anyone know the visa considerations? Would your spouse be able to return to the USA? Does the Chinese spouse have to spend a certain amount of time in the states in order to keep the green card active?Just wondering. Link to comment
david_dawei Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 I'm actually very interested in see this discussion... good topic. Link to comment
tonado Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/Emergency/ "Re-Entry PermitLawful 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. Conditional residents use re-entry permits to re-enter the U.S. after travel of one year or more. For conditional residents returning to the U.S., re-entry permits are generally valid for two years from the date of issuance of the re-entry permit or until the date the conditional resident must apply for the removal of conditions, whichever comes first. The conditional resident should apply for this benefit before leaving the U.S. " Link to comment
James Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 So would that mean we could go back to China and live and work for an extended period, while still "holding her place" in the U.S.? Link to comment
david_dawei Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 http://uscis.gov/graphics/services/Emergency/ "Re-Entry PermitLawful 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. Conditional residents use re-entry permits to re-enter the U.S. after travel of one year or more. For conditional residents returning to the U.S., re-entry permits are generally valid for two years from the date of issuance of the re-entry permit or until the date the conditional resident must apply for the removal of conditions, whichever comes first. The conditional resident should apply for this benefit before leaving the U.S. "good link... and what's the definition of 'naturalization' ? These comments seem to imply that even for work purposes, you break the 'continuous residency' requirement... Link to comment
James Posted May 16, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Is this for sure the right set of guidelines to look under? This seems to pertain to "emergency" travel. Link to comment
Trigg Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 I think after you get the green card it becomes more of an issue of how long you are away from the US. somehave said you have to come back to the US every 6 months and others have said once a year. Link to comment
david_dawei Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 I think after you get the green card it becomes more of an issue of how long you are away from the US. somehave said you have to come back to the US every 6 months and others have said once a year.I also seem to have recalled seeing this in posts ... I assume that if one is not going the naturalization/citizenship route, then the main issue is re-entry (as opposed to continuous residency) ? Link to comment
Dan R Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Why would citizenship change where you are. You can still live a dual continent life. Link to comment
david_dawei Posted May 16, 2005 Report Share Posted May 16, 2005 Why would citizenship change where you are. You can still live a dual continent life.I took this as rhetorical to a particuar side.. but not sure if you asking it of those wanting the citizenship route, or not considering it... which way do you lean? Link to comment
tonado Posted May 17, 2005 Report Share Posted May 17, 2005 http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/objectID/4...18/209/252/ART/ How to Keep Your Green Card After You Get It Link to comment
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