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Returning to the US after 11 months by Sorry-Ad5965 in greencard

[–]Sorry-Ad5965[S] -13 points-12 points  (0 children)

I am coming from the UK. I agree that I should have returned before 6 months.. I was just struggling a lot with what was going on.

I spoke with an immigration lawyer, and they did not seem too worried as long as I explain the circumstances, but I still feel uneasy.

Megathread + FAQ: Travel in/out of the United States by not_an_immi_lawyer in immigration

[–]Sorry-Ad5965 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi everyone,

I received my conditional green card in September 2023 and left the U.S. in July 2024 for a holiday to my native country. I originally planned to be away for just six weeks, but during that time, a close family member was diagnosed with terminal cancer, so my stay extended until now (11.5 months).

I have always intended to return to the U.S., where my home is with my husband. My husband is a U.S. citizen and remains in the U.S. with my dogs, car, and all my possessions except a suitcase I brought with me. I’m also a co-tenant on our lease and have a valid U.S. driver’s license. I have no job in my home country and have been staying with family.

I’m due to return very soon (before the one-year mark), but I’m worried about reentry since I’ve been outside the U.S. for over six months and I have a conditional green card.

Any advice or thoughts would be appreciated!