How long do you have to live in the United States for one year with an American green card?

Holders of American green cards may not live in the United States for one year and must return to the United States within two years.

After having an American green card, as long as you leave the United States for less than one year, the green card itself can be regarded as a valid entry immigrant visa, and you don't need to apply for a visa at the American embassy or consulate. If you leave the United States for more than one year, you must apply for a re-entry visa (I-327) before leaving the country. Re-entry visa, as an effective immigrant visa, is valid for up to two years. ?

Cardholders who have not entered the United States for more than a period of time are likely to lose their permanent residency when they enter the country, because the immigration law requires green card holders to leave the United States only temporarily.

Legal permanent residents who have lived in the United States as permanent residents for five years (or have been married to American citizens for three years) and meet all the conditions listed by the Immigration Bureau can apply for becoming American citizens.

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The benefits of a green card include:

1, enjoy the benefits stipulated by the US government; (For example, every family member can freely enter and leave the United States at any time and live in the United States)

2. Living expenses are cheaper than those in many industrialized countries; For example, children studying in colleges and universities can pay tuition fees like citizens.

3. Students can work legally at school;

4. Enjoy various economic environments, outstanding employment opportunities and superior living standards in the United States;

5. You can enjoy social welfare such as attending public schools, medical security and social life security; You can also invite other family members to the United States through proper application procedures.

References:

Baidu Encyclopedia-American Permanent Resident Card