Fill out I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status) online
Form I-407 is used by a lawful permanent resident (Green Card holder) to formally and voluntarily abandon their permanent resident status. Once submitted and processed, the individual is no longer a lawful permanent resident and loses the rights and obligations associated with that status.
How to fill out I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status)
Understand the consequences
Review the legal and tax implications of abandoning permanent resident status. Once abandoned, you will no longer have the right to live and work in the United States as a permanent resident. Long-term residents may be subject to an exit tax.
Enter personal information
Provide your full legal name, A-Number, date of birth, country of citizenship, current address, and the date you were admitted as a lawful permanent resident. Include your Green Card number.
State the reason for abandonment
Indicate why you are voluntarily abandoning your permanent resident status. Confirm that the decision is voluntary and that you understand the consequences of relinquishing your status.
Submit in person with your Green Card
Present the completed form and your physical Green Card at a U.S. port of entry, USCIS office, or U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. The officer will process the abandonment and retain your Green Card. You will receive a stamped copy of the form as your record.
About I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status)
Who needs this form
Lawful permanent residents who wish to voluntarily relinquish their Green Card and permanent resident status. Common reasons include relocating permanently to another country, tax planning considerations, or the desire to change immigration status. The decision is generally irrevocable once processed.
Where to submit
Submit at a U.S. port of entry when departing the United States, at a USCIS office in the U.S., or at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. The form must be submitted in person along with the physical Green Card.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not understanding that abandonment of permanent resident status is generally irrevocable and may affect future immigration options
- Failing to surrender the physical Green Card when submitting the form
- Not consulting a tax advisor about the tax implications of abandoning permanent resident status (exit tax may apply under IRC Section 877A)
- Submitting the form under pressure or coercion without understanding the consequences
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Can I regain permanent resident status after filing Form I-407?
Abandonment of permanent resident status is generally irrevocable. To regain permanent resident status, you would need to go through the full immigration process again, such as having a family member or employer file a new petition on your behalf. There is no simplified path to restore abandoned status. Consider consulting an immigration attorney before filing this form.
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