Is there a requirement to stay for a certain time in USA after GC approved?

[AGM6]

One question: after the GC is approved based on EB1-EA, is there a requirement to stay for x amount of time in the country? Or could you go for a few months ona business trip abroad?

Thanks!
AGM6

 

[armie]

Short answer is: you have to stay at least 6 months in US to prove that you intent to be a permanent resident.

 

[ginnu]

One question: after the GC is approved based on EB1-EA, is there a requirement to stay for x amount of time in the country?
-----you can go out of US same day when you get GC or the stamp in passport
Or could you go for a few months ona business trip abroad?
-------------- you can stay out if but if the stay out of US is more than 6 months then it breaks Continued residence requirement for citizenship.
Thanks!
AGM6

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