maintain existing greecard

[AnnaMx]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? FL

I am Danish citizen. I have lived in the US for 32 years - almost all my life. I have a Greencard since a very long time. It is "valid" till 2024.

In May of 2016 I went to Danmark to help my sick mother.

Shortly after I met a guy and we want to get married.

We are now in Hamburg, Germany.

I am pregnant, expecting in May.

We decided that we want to live in the US, FL.

I have healthcare here in Germany through my boyfriend, so I want to get the baby here.

What should I do to not let the Greencard expire? I was told that I can not be out of the US for more then a year.

Should I fly to the US for a quick trip, just a few days?

I asked the embassy, but the only told me that I could file something and it would be $580. But they did not really explain anything.

Also, later should we get married where were are (Hamburg) or in the US?

Thanks for your help

Anna

 

[FlyingRon]

Obtain a reentry permit. Here is the info: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/B5en.pdf

 

[AnnaMx]

Obtain a reentry permit. Here is the info: https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Resources/B5en.pdf

It says:

You cannot file a Form I-131 to obtain a reentry permit unless you are physically present in the United States when you file the form. You should file your Form I-131
no fewer than 60 days before you intend to travel abroad.

I obviously cannot do this.

 

[FlyingRon]

You said you were able to travel back to the US.

You may have already been considered to have abandoned residency.

Read this: https://cliniclegal.org/sites/default/files/Abandonment of LPR Status.pdf

 

[AnnaMx]

You said you were able to travel back to the US.

You may have already been considered to have abandoned residency.

Read this: https://cliniclegal.org/sites/default/files/Abandonment of LPR Status.pdf

Thanks for your help. Yes, I said I could go to the US for a quick trip. But with the baby does next month it would have to be a very quick trip. If they saw 60 days in advance, I am in trouble.

Originally I flew to Europe to care for my sick mom.