Can I lose my green card for having studied and worked outside of the US without a permit?
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Can I lose my green card for having studied and worked outside of the US without a permit?
I would like to apply for a green card for my husband and am worried about losing my own green card.
Asked on March 1, 2012 under Immigration Law, Montana
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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It really depends on how long you have been outside the US without having a valid travel document. As a permanent resident you cannot spend more than 6 months outside the US without it affecting your status. If you are outside the US for more than a year, you can lose your green card status due to abandonment.
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