Will anyone give up their US green card?

Yes, some people give up their US green cards for various reasons. There are many reasons. The U.S. green card needs to be maintained and you need to enter and reside for a period of time every year. Secondly, the U.S. taxes are relatively high. There is also the possibility of not adapting to life in the U.S. after immigration. The circumstances vary.

If U.S. green card holders do not want to give up their green cards, they need to:

1. Do not leave the United States for too long, unless leaving the United States for a short-term purpose (for example: studying, accepting a temporary job work or take care of family). If you leave for one year or more, you will not be able to use your green card to re-enter the United States.

U.S. permanent residents can leave the United States, and temporary or short-term travel does not affect the permanent resident status of green card holders. However, if the green card holder leaves the United States for too long or other actions show that the green card holder has no intention of making the United States his permanent home, the U.S. government may determine that the resident has given up his or her U.S. permanent resident status. Green card holders may also lose their U.S. permanent resident status if they leave the U.S. for between six months and one year and there is evidence that they do not intend to make the U.S. their permanent home.

2. If for some reason you are unable to return to the United States in time, you should be prepared to explain the reason for the delay.

3. File U.S. federal, state, and local (if applicable) income tax returns.

Unlike other countries, the United States also taxes permanent residents and citizens on foreign income and capital gains. All income earned after obtaining U.S. citizenship must be subject to U.S. tax. The top tax rate on ordinary income is 39.6%, and high earners pay a 20% tax on long-term capital gains.

4. Register with the Selective Service Registration (if male between 18 and 26 years of age).

5. Notify U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of your new address within ten days of each move.