TEMPORARY STAY in Canada w/US GC

YUREKA

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Hi Friends,
I am posting this after a long time since I got my GC. I wonder if we stay in Canada on work assignment for about 6 months or more, what we should really worry and take care to maintain GC status in USA and in future.
I appreciate for stopping by and posting your exp. or any info. that can help.
 
Originally posted by YUREKA
Hi Friends,
I am posting this after a long time since I got my GC. I wonder if we stay in Canada on work assignment for about 6 months or more, what we should really worry and take care to maintain GC status in USA and in future.
I appreciate for stopping by and posting your exp. or any info. that can help.

1. You cannot draw a salary in Canada as a US LPR or US citizen. I do not know how extended stays such as yours would work for employment purposes. Perhaps you might require a work visa. Business meetings are not a problem but 6 months obviously cannot be justified on that basis.

2. As long as you are not out of the US for more than a year you do not need a reentry permit. If you are leaving your house /appartment whatever in the US in this period you obviously have to file a change of address with BCIS
 
Seeking little more clarification...

Hi, thanks for stopping by.
Since my employer doesn't change during that time, , do I have to really file any documents with INS to maintain my GC status. I know, the eligibility for citizenship is that you can't be out of country more than 180 days in a calender year, otherwise, you have to file N470.
Again, does anyone more, please post your thoughts.
Thanks a lot in advance!
 
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