Julia Roussinova
Immigration AttorneyGenerally, your permanent residence must be in the US after you obtain your green card. If you need to stay outside the US for longer than 1 year, you must obtain a re-entry permit that will allow you to stay outside the US for up to 2 years to avoid abandonment of your permanent residence in the US. You still need to maintain ties to the US as your primary home, such as property, family ties, assets, filing US taxes, etc. There are no different requirements for Chinese nationals. You must also file I-829 petition to remove the condition on your 2-year green card to avoid loss of status. There are also certain physical presence and continuity of residence requirements (among other requirements) to qualify for US citizenship. Please consult an immigration attorney.
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