Nearly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic and many US green card holders are facing a difficult dilemma: risk losing their permanent resident status (and green card) or defy travel restrictions and put their and others’ health at risk. There are options to re-enter the US to maintain permanent resident status, of course with many considerations for specific situations. Klasko employment-based attorneys Bill Stock and Oliver Yang discuss the options and factors to consider: Can a green card holder re-enter the U.S. after spending more than one year abroad? Can you lose your permanent resident status? What can green card holders expect at a US port of entry? When should you consult an immigration attorney? Can the airline stop you from boarding the plane to the U.S.? What is an SB-1 visa and how hard is it to get? Speakers in this episode are: Oliver Yang William A. Stock Related resources: COVID One Year Later: US Green Card Holders Still Abroad Maintaining Permanent Resident Status during the COVID-19 Pandemic Green Card Holder’s Guide to Travel, Residing Abroad and Preventing Loss of Permanent Residence Returning Resident Visas