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I don't want to give up my residency. I want to live in the US for the long run. However I do want to take this job and work in London for a year or two. Is it possible to accept this offer and still keep green card? I don't want to take risks of losing my green card. This is a temporary job out of the country. Not a forever thing. Thanks!
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Hmm, tough one. For how long have you had the GC? When does the job begin? Are you eligible for and have a few months to apply for and be granted US citizenship?
If not, you can apply for a re-entry permit that will let you remain out of the US for up to 2 years. However, it is frowned upon to work outside the US. Still, a temporary assignment, with a set end-date, might not be too bad.
So, either citizenship and then leave for as long as you like, or re-entry permit (apply for while still in the US) and about a 2 year absence (preferably with trips to the US in between). Remember to file US taxes no matter where you are. -
Just got the GC last week. Job begins Feb 2013. Because I just got the GC, I am not thinking about citizenship for now...Originally posted by cafeconleche View Post
Well, it is a job like any other job, for a UK company, with an UK working visa. It does not have a set end-date, but I want to (and will) eventually come back to the US.However, it is frowned upon to work outside the US. Still, a temporary assignment, with a set end-date, might not be too bad.
I did not know you could make visits with the re-entry permit and still keep the re-entry permit. I thought once you come back to the US it is gone...So, either citizenship and then leave for as long as you like, or re-entry permit (apply for while still in the US) and about a 2 year absence (preferably with trips to the US in between). Remember to file US taxes no matter where you are.Comment
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The re-entry permit (RP) proves your intention to remain a US permanent resident, while also allowing you to remain out of the country for up to 2 years (possibly a little longer, since the RP is issued for 2 years, but it takes time for it to be issued, and you can leave the country after you apply and go for your biometrics appointment). It is in the form of a travel document, so it looks like a passport. You can come and go as you please while it is valid. It will not be confiscated. You will probably only return it if you apply for another one, or when you apply for citizenship.
You should maintain as many ties to the US as you can while you are abroad. Have a driver license, an address (can you buy a house and rent it out?), bank accounts, etc. File US taxes.
Should be ok.Comment
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Awesome !!! I did not know that!Originally posted by cafeconleche View Post
I don't have money to buy a house and rent it out.You should maintain as many ties to the US as you can while you are abroad. Have a driver license, an address (can you buy a house and rent it out?), bank accounts, etc. File US taxes.
But I do have a Honda Civic 2006 I do not plan to sell, so I will keep the title with me. Can that help, even thought it is not an expensive car? (~ 11k)
I also heard about opening up a company in the US. Is it a good idea, even if the company will generate no revenue?Comment
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Car is good. Starting a company for no reason is unnecessary, IMO. Just as many ties to the US as you can, the RP, and you're good. You just want them to feel you have the intention and of returning.Comment
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