What is the maximum length of time I can stay abroad while holding a green card?
I’d like to know if there’s a maximum length of time a green card holder can stay abroad or travel internationally.
I’m planning to go to Korea, and while I don’t plan for it to exceed a year, various circumstances could mean I end up staying more than a year.
I’d like to know the maximum period, and what options exist beyond that.
The maximum period a green card holder can stay abroad is 1 year. A green card also functions as a kind of travel authorization, but if you expect to exceed a year, we recommend considering applying for a Reentry Permit. A Reentry Permit is issued for 2 years, and can be renewed after that.