Who it applies to
US lawful permanent residents planning or recording travel abroad.
US permanent residence — days abroad
Extended trips can raise questions about whether the United States remains a permanent resident’s home.
Check your own dates: US permanent residence — days abroad calculator →
Summary
- Day rule / reminder
- 180 days • All time
- Window
- All time
- What the tool measures
- The recorded-day component
- Official reference
- USCIS ↗
Extended trips can raise questions about whether the United States remains a permanent resident’s home.
The rule
A 180-day reminder is not an automatic green-card expiry. Intent, evidence of residence and travel documents matter. Trips of 181 days or more can trigger a separate admission inspection; re-entry permits do not guarantee admission.
Counting the days
Departure and return dates do not count; missing trips are not inferred.
- Choose the date through which you want to count, then add your recorded visits.
- Use the counting convention above. Include recorded trips abroad and returns home, so the tool can distinguish separate absences.
- Read the result alongside the conditions. Missing records and other eligibility requirements are not inferred from a total.
Examples
These examples demonstrate the counter's arithmetic, using a count-through date of 30 October 2026. They do not determine legal status or eligibility.
Example 1 — one recorded visit
- to · France
Recorded result: 8 days
Example 2 — overlapping records
- to · France
- to · France
Recorded result: 13 days
Example 3 — two visits with a gap
- to · France
- to · France
Recorded result: 8 days
Exceptions & edge cases
An absence of 180 days can raise questions about continued permanent residence, but does not automatically end permanent resident status. This is a personal reminder rather than a legal expiration date.
Use the official reference for the full conditions and any changes since the source review date shown on this page.
Common misconceptions
“A counter result is the same as permission or eligibility.”
The counter measures recorded dates. Your actual permission, status and other conditions remain separate.
“Missing records count automatically as days abroad.”
Only recorded journeys contribute. Unknown gaps are not filled in as absences.
Frequently asked questions
What does this rule count?
Extended trips can raise questions about whether the United States remains a permanent resident’s home.
Which counting window does this tool use?
All time. Departure and return dates do not count; missing trips are not inferred.
What else should I check before relying on the total?
An absence of 180 days can raise questions about continued permanent residence, but does not automatically end permanent resident status. This is a personal reminder rather than a legal expiration date.
Where can I read the official requirements?
Read USCIS ↗. The source was last reviewed on .
Keep this count with your travel history.
Follow your recorded days and selected reminders in Untild, alongside your other travel counters.
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Source last reviewed: . This is the source review date, not a claim that every legal condition is calculated.
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