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How would my EB-5 process be affected by my frequent travels outside the U.S.?

I understand that once I receive my EB-5 conditional green card, I am allowed to leave and enter the United States as a lawful permanent resident, but I would like to inquire about the implications of frequent travel outside the U.S. The main reason for my frequent travel outside the U.S. would be to attend quarterly meetings for a company that I work for remotely, which requires me to be physically present in my home country for a short period of time. I will be traveling back to my home country no more than three times per year, and the total time spent outside the U.S. will not exceed four months. What would be the potential impact of my frequent travel on my conditional green card and my eligibility to remove the conditions on my green card in the future? How can I ensure compliance with relevant immigration laws and regulations?

Answers

• Daniel A Zeft

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on May 5, 2023

  This amount of time outside of the United Sates will not cause a problem.

• Lynne Feldman

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 28, 2023

  Should not be an issue. Keep track of all your trips and countries visited as you will need this at the time of citizenship application. You will need to show half of the time in the U.S. with no breaks greater than 180 days on any one trip. Longer absences are possible (they will delay citizenship eligibility) but you need to apply for a Reentry Permit while on U.S. soil. Be sure to stay current on your taxes and keep up your ties to the U.S. to make sure you are not found to abandon your green card.

• Dennis Tristani

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 25, 2023

  The travel you described will not be an issue so long as you maintain ties to the U.S. If you are considering spending more than 180 days consecutively outside the U.S., I would recommend applying for a reentry permit.

• Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 25, 2023

  Quarterly travel is insignificant.

• Mitch Wexler

  Immigration Attorney

  Answered on April 25, 2023

  That pattern does not seem to be a problem. You should get competent legal advice to determine if applying for a Reentry Permit would be beneficial.