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?
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Daniel A Zeft
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThis amount of time outside of the United Sates will not cause a problem.
Lynne Feldman
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyShould 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
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThe 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.
Mitch Wexler
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyThat 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.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Find an EB-5 Visa Lawyer: Immigration AttorneyQuarterly travel is insignificant.
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