Form I-407 Give Up Green Card (Abandon Permanent Residence): Edit Online Free & Download PDF
Give Up Green Card (Abandon Permanent Residence): Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
Quick answer: Form I-407 records that a lawful permanent resident is voluntarily giving up that status. By signing it, the person waives the right to a hearing before an immigration judge on whether they abandoned their status. It is also used to document an abandonment that already happened. The current version is Edition 09/25/24, due None. Filing is voluntary.
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Form I-407 in short
Form I-407 records that a lawful permanent resident is voluntarily giving up that status. By signing it, the person waives the right to a hearing before an immigration judge on whether they abandoned their status. It is also used to document an abandonment that already happened.
| Issued by | U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) |
|---|---|
| Current version | Edition 09/25/24 (checked 2026-10-25) |
| Who fills it in | A green card holder outside the United States or at a port of entry who wants to give up permanent residence. Also someone who abandoned LPR status earlier and has since been admitted as a nonimmigrant or paroled, to record that past abandonment. A parent or guardian signs for a person 14 or younger or an incapacitated adult. |
| Who receives it | USCIS. It can also be handed to a CBP officer at a U.S. port of entry, or in rare cases to a USCIS international office or U.S. embassy or consulate in person. |
| Where to send it | Mail to USCIS, Attn: I-407, 7 Product Way, Lee's Summit, MO 64002. The same address is used for USPS and courier deliveries. |
| Deadline | None. Filing is voluntary. |
| Fee | $0 (Form G-1055 Fee Schedule, edition 10/16/26, checked 2026-10-25). |
| Official links | Official page · Official PDF · Official instructions |
How to fill out Form I-407, line by line
| Part 1, Items 1 to 2 | A-Number and online account number Enter your 9-digit A-Number from your green card, adding leading zeros if needed. |
| Part 1, Items 3 to 4 | Name on card and current legal name Copy the name exactly as on your green card, even if misspelled or changed, then give your current legal name. |
| Part 1, Items 5 to 10 | Birth, citizenship, last departure, address, email Date and country of birth, citizenship, the date you last left the United States, a mailing address outside the United States, and an email address. |
| Part 1, Items 11 to 13 | Documents returned Say whether you returned your green card. If not, give the reason (lost, stolen, mutilated, other) and complete the certification. |
| Part 1, Items 14 to 18 | Where and how you are submitting Select port of entry, from inside the United States for a past abandonment, or from outside by mail or in person, and the matching declaration. |
| Part 1, Items 19 to 20 | Signature Sign and date. A parent, custodial parent, or legal guardian signs for a minor 14 or younger or an incapacitated adult and attaches proof. |
Common mistakes to avoid
- Sending documents USCIS did not issue, such as a driver's license or Social Security card. Return only USCIS documents.
- Not returning the green card, reentry permit, or refugee travel document without explaining why.
- Writing a different name in Item 3 than the one printed on the card.
- Using fewer than 9 digits for the A-Number.
- A parent signing for a minor without proof of the parental relationship or guardianship.
- Not considering tax effects. USCIS says it shares the filer's name and filing date with the IRS and points to IRS expatriation tax guidance.
- Not signing the form, or using a typed, stamped, or pasted image signature. USCIS rejects improperly signed forms.
Questions about Form I-407
Is there a fee to file Form I-407?
No. Form G-1055 lists the fee as $0.
Do I have to sign Form I-407?
No. The form says submission is voluntary and you may ask for a hearing before an immigration judge instead.
What do I send with it?
Your green card and any reentry permit or refugee travel document you have. Do not send other IDs.
Can I hand it in at the airport?
You may submit it to a CBP officer at a U.S. port of entry.
Does USCIS tell the IRS?
Yes. USCIS says it provides your name and filing date to the IRS under Internal Revenue Code section 6039G.
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