Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
Form I-407 is the voluntary record that a green card holder is giving up lawful permanent resident status. Fill in the official USCIS PDF below and download it.
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What is I-407?
Form I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, documents a permanent resident’s voluntary decision to give up their green card. People typically file it after moving abroad permanently, often to avoid ongoing U.S. residency obligations or to resolve their status before applying for a nonimmigrant visa.
Filing is voluntary and must be your own free choice; signing records that you understand you are giving up the rights of a permanent resident, including living and working in the United States. The form is generally submitted by mail with your permanent resident card enclosed, to the address in the current instructions.
Who files I-407?
- Green card holders who have moved abroad permanently and no longer intend to live in the United States
- Permanent residents who want to apply for a nonimmigrant visa and must resolve their LPR status first
- Parents or legal guardians filing on behalf of a child under 14 who is abandoning status
- LPRs advised at a port of entry or consulate to formally record an abandonment
How to fill out I-407
- Enter your name, A-Number, and contact information, and the date you left the United States.
- Answer the questions about your reasons for abandoning status and where you now live.
- Sign the declaration confirming the abandonment is voluntary; a parent or guardian signs for a child under 14.
- Enclose your permanent resident card and any reentry permit with the form.
- Download the completed PDF and mail the package to the address in the current I-407 instructions at uscis.gov; USCIS returns a stamped copy as your record.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I change my mind after filing Form I-407?
Abandonment is voluntary, but once processed it ends your permanent resident status. Getting it back generally means qualifying for a new immigrant visa, or in limited cases a returning resident visa. Treat the decision as final.
Do I have to file an I-407 if I moved abroad?
No one can force you to sign it; abandonment must be voluntary. But living abroad indefinitely can lead the government to treat your status as abandoned anyway, so the I-407 gives you a clean, documented resolution.
Does giving up my green card end my U.S. tax obligations?
Not automatically. Long-term residents can face separate tax filing and expatriation rules. Talk to a tax professional and see IRS guidance before you file, since immigration and tax status are handled separately.