When can a green card holder apply for a US passport? [closed]

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How long can I stay out of the United States with a green card 2021?

If you are a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), you may leave the U.S. multiple times and reenter, as long as you do not intend to stay outside the U.S. for 1 year or more. This 1-year rule creates a rebuttable presumption that you intended to abandon your residency.

How long a permanent resident can stay out of the US?

International Travel U.S. immigration law assumes that a person admitted to the United States as an immigrant will live in the United States permanently. Remaining outside the United States for more than one year may result in a loss of Lawful Permanent Resident status.

Can green card holders obtain US passport?

Note, only citizens of the United States and non-citizen nationals can apply for a U.S. passport. Green card holders cannot obtain a United States passport unless they first become citizens.

Can green card holder stay in US with expired passport?

As a green card holder, you may still need to renew your passport. The U.S. government does not require that permanent residents maintain valid foreign passports. You may permanently live and work in the U.S., and even reenter after travel abroad, with a valid green card.

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