Why do immigrants land in the United States every six months?

First of all, after immigrating to the United States, we need to make it clear that there is no strict immigration supervision in the United States. Let's talk about why immigrants to the United States have to land once every six months.

Judging from the content of the website of the US Immigration Service, there is no so-called "immigration supervisor" in the United States that clearly stipulates how long you must live in one year to maintain your green card status. The requirement for permanent residents to maintain their green card status is mainly realized by expressing their willingness to stay in the United States for a long time and fulfilling their obligations as American residents. As a permanent resident of the United States (green card holder), you can freely enter and leave the United States. However, if the green card holder has left the United States for more than one year (365 days) and cannot prove his intention to live in the United States permanently, it can be regarded as abandoning the United States as a permanent residence.

Therefore, unlike Canada, Australia and other countries, the United States does not have strict immigration supervision, and the relaxed residence requirements can satisfy the idea that many new immigrants are unwilling to live in the United States for a long time after getting a green card. But almost every expert in the domestic immigration industry will tell our customers that American green card holders need to land in the United States once every six months, or residents can't leave the country for more than 183 days to maintain their identity.

Many customers will be questioned by officials when they return to the United States after living in other areas for more than six months. Immigration officials will think that permanent residents who stay outside the United States for more than six months are abusing their green cards, rather than living permanently in the United States sincerely.

So what can I do to maintain my green card? Today we will learn how to minimize the trouble of re-entering the United States after being away for a long time!

First, maintain and use savings and current accounts in the United States.

If you only have a bank account, that's not enough! Green card holders must use the account regularly, so that the bank statement will show the use record of the account.

Second, keep an American address.

You need to have an address in America, because having an address means that you want to make America your permanent home. However, if you don't have a house, it is ok to use the home address of a friend or relative. But make sure that all mail (including immigration documents) can be sent to this address.

Third, get an American driver's license.

The address shown on the driver's license should be the same as that shown on all official documents.

Fourth, get a credit card from an American financial institution.

Use this credit card regularly, so that the statement of the credit card will show the usage record of the account.

Fifth, submit the US income tax return.

Even if your income is not from the United States, you should file tax returns every year. These declaration forms need to be submitted in the name of "residents". If it is submitted in the name of "non-resident", it will cause trouble, because it is equivalent to permanent residents admitting that they are not American residents.

Sixth, keep in touch with family and friends in America.

This can often be proved by emails, letters, and even telephone records with family and friends in the United States.

Seventh, show the family relationship to the American authorities.

Having a child, parents, spouse or other close family members living in the United States shows that you are willing to make the United States your permanent home.

Eighth, maintain the membership of social or professional groups.

Active membership in social or professional groups, such as golf clubs, means that permanent residents only leave the United States temporarily, but plan to live here for a long time. It can be proved that it actively participates in membership activities by paying membership fees in time, subscribing to periodicals and attending annual parties.

Of course, these suggestions are more applicable to permanent residents who have left the United States for six months to one year. If you stay abroad for more than one year, you need a re-entry permit.

However, these are suggestions after all. Following these steps can reduce the trouble of your entry, but it can't guarantee absolute safety. If conditions permit, it is best to live in the United States as required, which is the safest way to keep a green card.