Re-entering the US with green card after 11 month absence

[jwuk45]

Hi,
I moved back to the UK nine months ago after living in the US for five years. I plan to return there in November, for a two week visit, although I may decide to stay permanently if things work out with a job. I have a green card which is valid until 2016. Also, I have filed my tax returns for this year (I used a friend's address), and I still have a US bank account.

My question is, if I am questioned when I arrive in the US about how long I plan to stay, will telling them I am just coming for a visit cause them to think I have abandoned my permanent resident status, and revoke my green card? Would I better off telling them I am coming back for good, regardless of whether or not I actually return to the UK after 2 weeks?

One other thing, I noticed when I booked my flight that UK citizens require online authorization to travel (as of January 2009). Does this apply to me even though I have a green card?

Thanks in advance

 

[Jackolantern]

My question is, if I am questioned when I arrive in the US about how long I plan to stay, will telling them I am just coming for a visit cause them to think I have abandoned my permanent resident status, and revoke my green card? Would I better off telling them I am coming back for good, regardless of whether or not I actually return to the UK after 2 weeks?

After an 11-month trip, you plan to stay in the US for just 2 weeks before leaving again? If that is the case, and you are questioned about it, tell them you are staying in the US for good. And then actually stay. If you don't, your card will be in jeopardy. If you are grilled because of your length of stay abroad, they will make a note of that in the system and can see it when you enter the US next time.

One other thing, I noticed when I booked my flight that UK citizens require online authorization to travel (as of January 2009). Does this apply to me even though I have a green card?

No, that is for visa waiver travelers.

 

[flower power]

hello,
well i can say that i have the same situation so i went back to morocco 8 months or probably 9 months i was studying in morocco in order to get a diploma then i will come back to us in august i'll stay there for ever i'll continu my studies in university i have a green card and also my ID and social security My question is, if I am questioned when I arrive in the US why i was outside us all this period what i have to tell them ? and i would like to know if my Green card can be revoked ?! im confused ?!