For example, if you have myasthenia gravis, you may notice that during a meal, your jaw muscles become tired and weak, interfering with your ability to chew food. After you have rested for a little while, the muscles may become strong again, allowing you to resume eating.
Reentry Permits. If you hold a green card and know in advance that you must be outside the United States for more than one year, it's worth applying to USCIS for a reentry permit. This lets you to stay away for up to two years. See â Reentry Permits: Preparing Green Card Holders for Long Absences from the U.S. â.
Although your green card allows you to stay outside the United States for a period of six months to a year, you may not remain abroad continuously for over one year. Green Cards and Proof of Intent The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may use any continuous absence of over one year to establish the legal permanent residentâs intent to abandon his or her status.