alt Hacker NewsI’ll spare a new thread and just ask here as we are in the same situation (sorry OP!).
My understanding is we at least need to be in the US once every six months in order for my partner to maintain their green card status while we live abroad.
We were not aware of the reentry permit, does this avoid the requirements of needing to enter the country periodically? We are of course concerned about losing their green card status.
Lastly, how realistic is the timing in obtaining the permit? We have our move planned for next month.
Thanks you as always for these threads!
Re-entry permit is granted for 2 years and the only requirement is that you apply for it while in country. Usual processing time nowadays is around a year so in effect you need to apply once every 3 years for it. They have the option of sending it to a us embassy abroad for pick up but we have always had it sent to a friends address in US and picked it up while visiting US.