Working outside USA as a Permanent Resident
05-11-2015, 08:32 AM
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Working outside USA as a Permanent Resident
Wanted to ask if there is anyone who is a permanent U.S. Resident(green card holder) who have worked outside USA for couple years but had a commuting contract like 8 weeks on 3 weeks off etc.
How does it work out with CBP and immigrations when you travelled back and forth? And if it is possible to commute and work for a foreign carrier really doable with a Green Card. Asking coz it is not advised to stay outside USA for more that six months at a stretch.
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How does it work out with CBP and immigrations when you travelled back and forth? And if it is possible to commute and work for a foreign carrier really doable with a Green Card. Asking coz it is not advised to stay outside USA for more that six months at a stretch.
Any information would be helpful.
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05-11-2015, 06:08 PM
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Hey guys, permanent resident here too, and wondering the same thing. Once I hit 1000h, I was wondering if I could make it to Copa without losing my Green Card. Would you mind sharing any thoughts? I'd really appreciate it. Thanks! 
05-13-2015, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Controlled Rest
A friend who had a green card lived and worked permanently outside the US for years. He recently gave up the green card for tax reasons but I'm not aware of him having any problems living overseas while he had it.
The constant traveling back and forth to US and if your living outside U.S. for an extended period of time then it can be a problem.
05-13-2015, 05:16 PM
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Taxes or immigration questions is best to ask a professional and not follow advice from "I heard or my friend said" In this thread alone there are a couple of inaccuracies.
Take a few minutes and consult an immigration attorney..., it will cost you a few bucks but you will get the correct and latest information.
Take a few minutes and consult an immigration attorney..., it will cost you a few bucks but you will get the correct and latest information.
05-24-2015, 08:36 AM
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When I had my green card, I was told I could not live overseas until I got my citizenship. I was in the military then stationed in Germany when I got the notice to get my citizenship. I flew stateside and the first question they asked was why was I in Germany. Of course once I said I was stationed there, they understood, but I think it would have been a deal breaker if I wasn't in the military. If you want to pursue citizenship I would be cautious with living abroad.
05-25-2015, 01:44 PM
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Got my Green card in 2002, continued working outside of USA (Europe) till 2005, so stuff might have changed but I doubt it. I had no problem leaving or coming back. Got a job in the US in 05, waited til I had the required time in the US and got a blue passport (and a better job!). The main issue I had was the tax situation:
If you try to get any of the foreign tax deductions you have to reside outside of the US, if you claim not to live in the US for tax purposes they can take your Green Card away:
Maintaining Permanent Residence | USCIS
"Abandoning Permanent Resident Status
You may also lose your permanent resident status by intentionally abandoning it. You may be found to have abandoned your status if you:
Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your U.S. tax returns."
I didn't want to take the risk and ended up paying taxes both here and there.
If you try to get any of the foreign tax deductions you have to reside outside of the US, if you claim not to live in the US for tax purposes they can take your Green Card away:
Maintaining Permanent Residence | USCIS
"Abandoning Permanent Resident Status
You may also lose your permanent resident status by intentionally abandoning it. You may be found to have abandoned your status if you:
Declare yourself a “nonimmigrant” on your U.S. tax returns."
I didn't want to take the risk and ended up paying taxes both here and there.
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