Are there a minimum number of days I must remain in the United States each year? What if I need to leave the country?

Upon receipt of the visa from the U.S. Consulate or Embassy in the country the investor resides, the investor has 180 days to enter the United States to establish residency.  Proof of establishing residency is done through obtaining a driver’s license, social security number, opening a bank account, paying federal or state income taxes or renting/buying a home.

Once residency is established the investor may work overseas if it is required due to the nature of their business or profession, but all permanent residents must remain in the U.S. for more than 6 months each year and unless the USCIS is informed in advance of an extended absence the U.S. government will consider them to have abandoned their permanent resident status.

Legal permanent residents are subject to important restrictions when it comes to “Abandonment of residency” rules.  You are permitted to travel abroad as long at the trip is temporary and it is advised that a re-entry permit be obtained before departure.