If you have a green card and are going to be out of the US for more than six months straight or will be taking frequent trips lasting a month or more, please talk to me before you finalize your plans. A lot of people think that they can keep their green cards as long as they return to the US at least once a year. That is not really true. Please be sure to talk to me so that I can help you plan so that you can minimize your risk of losing your green card.

I hope this is interesting and helpful. Remember that this is not legal advice. It is just a summary of certain aspects of immigration law which may or may not apply to your situation. I encourage you to consult an attorney if you think any of this may apply to your situation.

Gunnar Armstrong