If I marry an immigrant, do they have to live in the US?

Permanent residents must make the United States the country of their permanent domicile. Under US immigration laws, green card holders should stay in the country for at least six months out of every year. A person who immigrates does not have to spend any time here before going home. The U.S. entry stamp on the passport will allow the individual to travel in and out of the United States until the green card arrives. However, it should be noted that in a marriage case, it would be very suspicious to Immigration if the alien was to travel back and spend much time in the home country without the US citizen spouse. Such could cause great concern about the bona fides of the marriage. Due to the limitations of the Lawyers.com Forums, Alan Lee, Esq.'s (the "Firm") participation in responding to questions posted herein does not constitute legal advice, nor legal representation of the person or entity posting a question. No Attorney/Client relationship is or shall be construed to be created hereby. The information provided herein by the Firm is general, and requires that the poster obtain specific legal advice from an attorney. The poster shall not rely upon the information provided herein as legal advice nor as the basis for making any decisions of legal consequence.