Going abroad with Green Card

[fizk]

My wife, who is a green card holder for about a year and our son (US citizen) is planning to stay in India for about 7 months, from December 30th 2003. Does she have to apply for Reentry permit? Is there any risk in staying abroad for about 7 months? This is not about employment, but casual visit. Does she need to carry any documents other than Green Card and passport when returning back?

Thanks in advance
fizk

[kd1403]

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I read this article and just out of curiosity had a question:

A para from the link mentioned above....
"That they were lawful permanent residents when they departed the United States. -- That when they departed they intended to return to the United States and have maintained this intent: -- That they are returning from a temporary visit abroad and, if the stay was protracted, that it was caused by reasons beyond their control and for which they were not responsible; and -- That they are eligible for the immigrant visa in all other respects. "

So does this mean that if one who has a GC cannot go back to the home country to explore and take up career opportunities and return after 1 year but before 2 years of departure from usa.
The reason I am asking is bcoz the above para states that extended travel outside usa exceeding 1 year and less than 2 years should be due an uncontrollable situation? Would appreciate it if you could throuw some light!

[kd1403]

Awesome that helps!

[henryny]

Hi ****,

Would you please show me where to find the following information ?

Thanks,

Henry

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A person staying abroad for over 180 days is seeking admission to the US upon return.