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  1. #1
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    Default Green Card, 2 Years Out of USA Because of Illness

    My fiance has a valid Green card but she has stayed here in Sweden for 2 years now with no re-entry permit. She doesn't want to lose her green card. She has a permanent address in the states, a bank account, a SS card and drivers lisc. but did not file a tax return last year. Also the reason for her stay in Sweden was because of illness that has kept her here which was out of her control.

    Can she get a Returning Resident visa (SB-1)??
    (because of illness, which we have documentation)

    Can she try and come into the States with a new Swedish passport and her Green card?

    Can we get married in Sweden and she then apply for US citizenship from Sweden? (Since she already has a green card thats still valid)

    Please help

    Manamann

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    Default Re: Green Card 2 Years Out of USA Because of Illness

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    My fiance has a valid Green card but she has stayed here in Sweden for 2 years now with no re-entry permit. She doesn't want to lose her green card. She has a permanent address in the states, a bank account, a SS card and drivers lisc. but did not file a tax return last year. Also the reason for her stay in Sweden was because of illness that has kept her here which was out of her control.

    Can she get a Returning Resident visa (SB-1)??
    (because of illness, which we have documentation)

    Can she try and come into the States with a new Swedish passport and her Green card?

    Can we get married in Sweden and she then apply for US citizenship from Sweden? (Since she already has a green card thats still valid)

    Please help

    Manamann

    She really needs to speak with an attorney familiar with US immigration issues - and get in touch with the Consulate there in Sweden.

    She may or may not qualify for the SB-1; it's very difficult to tell at this point.

    Has she actually been out of the US for more than two years? A little under two years?

    (this may make a difference).

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    Default Re: Green Card 2 Years Out of USA Because of Illness

    What is the concern and basis for her filing for citizenship at this time?

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    Default Re: Green Card 2 Years Out of USA Because of Illness

    She has been out just over 2 years Dec. 9th 2007

    "What is the concern and basis for her filing for citizenship at this time?"

    she doesn't want to lose her green card and have to go through the process again, she wants become a citizen but we want to stay in Sweden because of her medical treatments

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