Should i keep my US greencard valid ?

Okii so its been around 3 years i got my greencard...originally i am from India. I did my high school in US and i am in college right now..did my first semester in science...
Im in india right now...
So my question is should i go back to US which i dont know i should or not..or i should just stay here in India and start my college in here....Im asking this because of US economy condition right now
And is there some law that if i want to cylinder my greencard to US embassy...can i just get US visa for regular visit
I really dont what i want and what im doing its all chaos
Plz do answers ppl
Thanks

going_for_baroque2011-08-06T01:02:15Z

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If you stay outside the US for a year, you'll lose your immigrant status. If you check with the consulate nearest you, ask about a Re-Entry Permit, a document that will keep you in status for two years. After that, you have to decide what's best for you.

I don't think the US economy will stay bad indefinitely. But giving up your immigration status won't guarantee you a normal visitor visa.

If I were you, I'd keep my status by visiting the US (using your I-551) at least once every eleven months. You need not stay long, but make sure your passport documents your physical presence in the USA.

If you finished high school and began college, you might have met the residency requirements for US citizenship. As a citizen, you can live outside the US without worry about being able to go back. The rub might be India- would India allow you to become a US citizen without giving up your rights to live in India? Good luck!!

Anonymous2011-08-06T07:14:03Z

To keep your status you have to live in the US .... having a home and job in another country will get it voided

if you stay out over a year it gets voided
you can get a Re-entry permit while in the US ..which will give you 2 years out

but as you say the US economy is bad

Anonymous2016-05-14T23:27:50Z

You're in the Canada section. I think you want the US one. Canada doesn't issue green cards.