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Stuck Abroad And Unable To Return To The U.S. Within 180 Days?
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David H. Nachman, Esq., Michael Phulwani, Esq. and Ludka Zimovcak, Esq.
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Green card holders who are abroad and cannot currently travel back to the
United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic should consider keeping evidence
of U.S. ties for re-entry.
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As a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), absences of more than
180 days to one year may create a “presumption” that you have abandoned
your permanent resident status.
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This could lead to questioning at the border upon re-entry to the United
States.
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Therefore, it is recommended that you carry evidence with you that you
could not travel back (return) to the United States due to the COVID-19
pandemic, as well as evidence that you have maintained ties to the United
States.
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The following is a non-exhaustive list of some of the things you may be
able to show as indicia that you did not intend to relinquish your lawful
permanent residence in the U.S.:
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Maintain a residence in the U.S. This can be through the ownership of a
home or renting an apartment.
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Maintain bank accounts, credit cards and investments in the U.S. to
show financial ties.
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Maintain insurance in the U.S., including home, health, and life
insurance.
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File U.S. tax returns at your U.S. address.
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Having utilities in the permanent resident’s name also helps, as
does& a driver’s license and car ownership.
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Be prepared for questioning by a CBP Officer when you re-enter at the
border, and be prepared to explain why you could not travel back to the
U.S. in a timely manner. You may want to take a look at the USCIS website
page which helps explain the things you will want/need to do to maintain
your permanent resident status.
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After returning to the U.S., those permanent residents who anticipate
having to stay abroad for extended periods of an aggregate of 180 days or
more may consider applying for a reentry permit. An application for a
reentry permit only can be done while physically present in the U.S., as
reentry permit applications cannot be filed while abroad.
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About The Author<br/>
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<b>Nachman, Phulwani, Zimovcak (NPZ) Law Group, P.C.</b> At NPZ Law Group, we are business immigration lawyers who understand that success in today’s global marketplace requires a skilled and mobile workforce. We provide our business clients with the legal assistance they require in immigration matters to help them meet their business goals while complying with applicable immigration laws and regulations.</p>
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If you should have any questions or need more information about the ways in which the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Laws may impact you, your family, your friends or your colleagues, please contact the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Lawyers at the NPZ Law Group – VISASERVE – U.S. Immigration and Nationality Lawyers by e-mailing us at info@visaserve.com or by calling us at 201-670-0006 (x107). You can also visit our Law Firm’s website at www.visaserve.com
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