International Issue US resident living overseas

[rka38]

I am married to a US citizen I just received my greencard after waiting 7 years. We have moved from the US due to my husband's job. How do I keep my GC status. Is there any paperwork I needto file? He does not work for the US government and his position is for at least 5 years. Will I be able to get my citizenship living overseas? I lived and worked in the US first on a H1B for 14 years. I have never been out of status we got married before my H1B was expired and immediately applied for my residency. It took 7 years for me to get my greencard. I could have been a citizen already even if I had to wait 3 years to apply for my citizenship.

 

[Michael Wechsler]

My understanding is that in order to maintain you green card status your absence abroad must be temporary. Unless there are special circumstances, e.g. employment abroad with a US company, you will likely not be able to just keep your green card status if you live outside the US. The discussion on this issue is a long one but that is the very abridged version. You should definitely speak to an immigration attorney if this is a course of action you plan to take. Good luck.