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Maintaining Permanent Resident Status
Hello,
I have recently received permanent resident status.
Now that I have the greencard, what I would like to do is set up my own company. I have a client in Switzerland who needs someone with my expertise to come in as a consultant. However, he will have to employ me in Switzerland.
I don't want working abroad to jeopardize my greencard status... How can I maintain my status while being able to work abroad?
I was looking at the USCIS site and they have a section on 'Maintaining Residence' but it is not really clear how the rules are applied, or if there are hard and fast rules. Can you advise me? Is there a way to work abroad without losing permanent resident status here in the US? What do I need to do specifically?
User's Location:
Austin, Texas, United States of America
Category:
Employment-based Green Card
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Make sure you do not stay outside the US for more than 6 months at a time. Or apply for a re-entry permit. |
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Gregory Vartanian
Immigration Lawyer
Vartanian & Vartanian, LLP
(617) 523-5689
www.immigrationboston.com
Disclaimer: This information is general in nature and is not intended, nor should it be construed, as legal advice. This post does not create any attorney-client relationship between us. For specific advice about your particular situation, consult an attorney.
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