physical presence the U.S. before renewing marriage based GC, Form I-751

[annafil]

I have a GC through marriage to a US citizen. When time comes to renew it, do I need to be physically present in the U.S. for a particular period of time before filing? Is there a requirement or rule of thumb that USCIS follows on how long a GC holder needs to be physically present to get a Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence approved? Thanks!

[newacct]

You don't have to be physically present in the US when you file I-751.

[annafil]

Thanks, newacct. Do I have be in the U.S. physically for a certain number of days during the first 2 years?

[newacct]

Thanks, newacct. Do I have be in the U.S. physically for a certain number of days during the first 2 years?

No, but you have to not abandon residence, just like any other green card holder. What constitutes abandonment of residence is subjective.

[annafil]

No, but you have to not abandon residence, just like any other green card holder. What constitutes abandonment of residence is subjective.

Thanks! I wonder if there are things to watch out for based on other people's experience. Like being away for more than half the time, or staying away for longer than 3 months, half year, etc. I am trying to juggle some circumstances abroad with GC.

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