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They can sponsor spouses, but there is a wait for a visa number of about 2 years. During that time, the spouse may only be in the US with a valid status like that of a guest worker or student (needed to be on that status before filing)..

A citizen can file for spouses as an "immediate relative" for which the wait on a visa is shorter. The fiance visa option is also available but has a number of requirements.

However, the returning resident criteria is supposed to be very difficult to meet. A GC holder who just chose to remain outside the country - even to be with family - is unlikely to qualify.
THanks, do you think it would be possible if he is approved to get his green card back that he could stay living outside the US with his children/wife once he gets his green card back and files for them and they all live together outside of the US while waiting for the visas and his reinstated green card (if he gets it back) will not become void during the wait time outside the US?