Traveling outside the US with Green Card for employment reasons.

[Ady123]

I am a green card holder and my USA company that I work for plans to send me to Japan for a two-year training program. I intend to apply for a re-entry permit and have a few questions I’d greatly appreciate your help with:

1. If I stay in Japan for more than a year, will it affect my eligibility for U.S. citizenship? Do I need to return to the U.S. every six months and stay for at least a week?

2. For the re-entry permit application (Form I-131), can I use my friend’s address as the mailing address?

3. Do I need to file the form N-470

 

[emicoyou]

I am a green card holder and my USA company that I work for plans to send me to Japan for a two-year training program. I intend to apply for a re-entry permit and have a few questions I’d greatly appreciate your help with:

1. If I stay in Japan for more than a year, will it affect my eligibility for U.S. citizenship? Do I need to return to the U.S. every six months and stay for at least a week?

2. For the re-entry permit application (Form I-131), can I use my friend’s address as the mailing address?

3. Do I need to file the form N-470

Congrats on the opportunity to train in Japan! To answer your questions: 1. Staying over a year might complicate your citizenship eligibility, so it's best to check the specific timing rules—returning every six months isn’t a strict requirement, but it’s good to stay connected. 2. You can use your friend’s address for the re-entry permit application, just make sure they know to keep an eye on your stuff. 3. As for the N-470, you generally don’t need to file it if you're just temporarily leaving for work, but it’s worth a look to see if your situation fits. If you need more details, there are some great resources out there. Good luck with your training