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!!