Can I travel outside the US for extended periods after I get my green card?
- Who is eligible to receive immigration benefits from my EB-5 investment?
- Can I include my family members on my EB-5 visa petition?
- Can adopted children immigrate with me on EB-5?
- Why was the EB-5 Investor Visa Program created?
- What are the EB-5 Investment Requirements?
- Who Can Apply for the EB-5 Investor Program?
- What are EB-5 Eligible Countries?
- What Are the Benefits of the EB-5 Visa Investor Program?
- Is EB-5 a passive investment?
- How many EB5 visas can the US government issue each year?
- Are there any nationality restrictions for EB-5 applicants?
- Can I travel outside the US for extended periods after I get my green card?
- Do I require Tax returns & other financial documentation for EB5 filing?
- When can I apply for US citizenship?
- How long must I remain in the U.S. each year?
- What is a Reentry Permit? (USCIS Guide Download)
- I am a Green Card Holder, Do I need a Re-Entry Permit?
- Re-Entry Permit Process Timeline
- Expedited Processing for Re-Entry Permit
- USCIS requires EB-5 investments to be “at-risk”, so how do your projects have guarantees?
- May two or more investors qualify for immigration based upon a pooled investment in a single business?
- What is the USCIS background check?
- What Can Disqualify an Investor from Participating in the EB-5 Program?
- Can I use a loan for EB-5?
- What documents need to be translated when filing the I-526 petition?
- Can I Use a Gift for EB-5?
- Can I Use 401(k) funds for EB-5 investment?
- I don’t have $800K in cash. What are my options?
- What is the Source of Funds Report?
- 5 Things EB-5 Investors Can Do Preparing for Their Source of Funds Report
Can I travel outside the US for extended periods after I get my green card?
Yes, you may travel outside the U.S., but if you plan to be abroad for an extended period, e.g. longer than 6 months, you should apply for a reentry permit (Form I-131) before you leave the U.S.
A reentry permit establishes that you did not intend to abandon your status, and it allows you to apply for admission to the United States after traveling abroad for up to 2 years without having to obtain a returning resident visa. Reentry permits are normally valid for 2 years from the date of issuance.
You cannot renew a reentry permit while abroad. You can return to the US for a short time and apply for a new one, but subsequent reentry permits may only be approved for one year at a time.
For any extended periods outside the U.S., you should plan ahead with your immigration attorney to get legal advice for your specific facts and goals.