Q: Hi I am a green card holder. I Overstayed in egypt more than a year. Now I want to go back to the USA.
I came to Egypt to study here. Then unfortunately I have lost my passport. Then I couldn’t go back to the USA. But my green card is valid until 2023. What can I do right now? Can you help me by giving your precious advise!
A: An immigration officer will look at your absence abroad and look at your intentions, to determine if you abandon your status as a green card holder. If you travel abroad for a continuous year or more, you likely will need a reentry permit to be readmitted to the United States. There are some exceptions for the continuous one-year abroad, where a reentry permit may not be required. Your best option is to contact an immigration attorney who will guide you through the right process.
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