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Form I-407
Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
Used to voluntarily relinquish (give up) lawful permanent resident status. Filing this form means you no longer wish to be a permanent resident of the United States.
- Filing fee
- No fee
- Biometrics
- No fee
Who can file
- Lawful permanent residents who wish to voluntarily give up their status
Send with it
- Green card
- Valid identification
Worth knowing
- This is permanent - once you abandon LPR status, you cannot simply get it back
- Consider the tax implications of abandoning LPR status
- You will need a visa to re-enter the U.S. after abandoning your green card
- Consult with an immigration attorney and tax advisor before filing
Common mistakes
- Not understanding the permanence of this decision
- Not consulting a tax advisor about exit tax implications
- Filing under pressure from CBP without legal advice
Questions
- How much does Form I-407 cost?
- USCIS charges no filing fee for Form I-407.
- How long does Form I-407 take?
- Typically 0 to 1 months, depending on the office and the category. Check the current USCIS times for your office before you plan around it.
Fees are as published by USCIS. Confirm on USCIS's fee schedule (G-1055) before you pay - a wrong fee gets a filing rejected. General information, not legal advice.