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Posted by Tatiana Durbak on May 11, 2002 at 19:33:38:
In Reply to: Becomimg of citizen of US posted by Luda on May 10, 2002 at 16:25:34:
Luda --
If a person becomes a US citizen, that person may travel andywhere and live anywhere for any length of time and then come into the US whenever s/he wants.
However, if one is sure that s/he does not want to become a US citizen, then s/he simnply needs to make sure that you come back to the US often enough not to lose her/his green card.
In today's climate, it's best to come back every 6 months, because then, a person is considered a returning resident, rather than an applicant for admission. This can make a difference in the question one is asked and in the difficulty in re-entering.
With a travel permit, one can be outside the US for up to 2 years.
However, if one spends more time abroad than in the US, the border control agents will question if one is really giving up one's permanent residence. This could cause problems with re-entry.
If you want more information, please write to me directly, and I will explain. (I am an immigration lawyer.)
: I am permanent resident and soon I could apply for citizen of USA. But I want to come back to Ukraine for good. All I want is to live in Ukraine and keep opportunity to visit my son (he wants to stay in US) whenever I want.
: I don't want to loos my green card and don't want to live here for long time. What to do? I would like to hear from you frends. If I have written this not clear not hesitate to ask questions.
: I know everything about reentry permeet. I am appling for that.