Do I have to surrender my Green card????

[visjig]

Hi All,

I am an Indian Citizen. I have my Green Card which is valid. I am married to a British Citizen. Soon I shall be getting "Indefinite Stay" in the UK.

When I get "Indefinite Stay" in the UK do I have to surrender my Green Card to USA authorites.

My USA permanent residenceship is valid because I used to come to the USA every year just to keep my status alive.

Do you know of any immigration law written in black & white that I have to surrender my USA permanent residenceship if I gain Indefinite Leave to Remain in another country.

My ultimate motive is to gain British Citizenship and surrender my Indian Citizenship. With my British Citizenship I want to retain my current status as a "Lawful Permanent Resident" of USA.

All opinions will be much appreciated.

[txh1b]

If you have accepted permanent residence outside US, technically the GC may have to be returned. However, I doubt if anyone does that. They might just let it age out without a re-entry permit and it becomes void and cannot be used for entry anymore after a long stay outside US.

[immihelp]

You don't have to surrender, but you will loose it. Just coming for a few days in the year to USA does not keep the green card valid.

Read https://www.immihelp.com/retain-greencard-useful-tips/ to learn how to retain the greencard.