The law firm WR Immigration points out that there is not a specific time that someone must remain in the U.S after receiving a conditional Green Card — but that person must show intent to permanently reside in the U.S. They offer the following tips for those conditional Green Card holders who often leave the U.S.: keep in contact with U.S. family, maintain U.S. work, file U.S. taxes, keep U.S. financial accounts, and rent or own a U.S. residence.
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