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Form I-407: Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-407 is the Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, filed by LPRs who wish to relinquish their status. Failure to provide required information may delay or prevent USCIS processing.
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USCIS Form I-407 - Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Form I-407 is the Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, filed by LPRs who wish to relinquish their status. Failure to provide required information may delay or prevent USCIS processing.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Submitting Form I-407 without a handwritten signature results in denial.
- 2Leaving Item 3 blank or not matching the name on the Permanent Resident Card.
- 3Failing to write “N/A” when you do not have a Permanent Resident Card.
- 4Omitting an email address, which can delay processing.
- 5Not checking the appropriate boxes for surrendered documents or not listing other surrendered items.
Plain English
Form I-407 lets a lawful permanent resident officially give up their green‑card status. It records personal details, the last time you left the U.S., and any documents you return. After completing it, a U.S. official signs to confirm the abandonment.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Not stated in the official source.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use this form when you want to abandon your lawful permanent resident status.
- Do not use this form when you need to determine the filing fee; see Form G-1055 for fee details.
- Check Form G-1055 instead when you need specific information about the fees applicable to this form.
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Determining filing fee
Fee amounts are not listed on I-407
✓ Verify fee before submitting
Understanding fee exemptions
Explains who may be exempt from fees
✓ Confirm exemption eligibility
Paying the filing fee
Provides payment instructions and accepted methods
✓ Ensure payment method matches instructions
Deadline or filing window
Not stated in the official source.
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What you need before filling it out
Your Name Exactly As It Appears on Your Permanent Resident Card
Permanent Resident Card (if any) · Your card
Date of Last Departure from the United States
Date of last departure (if known) · Travel records
Mailing Address Outside of the United States
Mailing address outside US · Personal records
Documents surrendered (Permanent Resident Card, reentry permits, refugee travel documents)
Surrendered documents · Physical cards
Email Address
Email address where you can be reached · Email account
Before you submit
- 1Type or print legibly in black ink
- 2Enter your name exactly as it appears on your Permanent Resident Card or write N/A
- 3Enter your current legal name
- 4Enter your date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format
- 5Enter your country of birth and country of citizenship or nationality
- 6Enter the date of your last departure from the United States if known
- 7Provide your mailing address outside the United States
- 8Provide an email address if available
- 9Select the boxes for all documents you are surrendering
- 10If you did not surrender your Permanent Resident Card, select the appropriate explanation box
How to file this form
- 1Complete the form by typing or printing legibly in black ink
- 2Gather and attach all surrendered documents (Permanent Resident Card, reentry permits, refugee travel documents)
- 3Submit the completed form and documents to the filing location listed on the USCIS website
- 4Obtain a receipt or written confirmation of submission from the USCIS office
- 5Keep a copy of the signed form and all supporting documents for your records
Known limitations
- 1Does not apply to individuals who wish to retain lawful permanent resident status
- 2Does not apply when you need to determine the filing fee; use Form G-1055 for fee information
- 3Do not mail the form to the address listed in the instructions; filing location is on the USCIS website
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Applicant Info
3 items
Your current legal name.
MM/DD/YYYY.
Alien Registration Number if previously assigned.
Details
1 items
The specific reason or legal basis for filing this form.
Evidence
1 items
List of documents supporting this application.
Signatures
2 items
Sign under penalty of perjury.
MM/DD/YYYY.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->Form I-407 edition date is 09/25/24 and it expires on 09/30/2027; the instructions direct filers to the USCIS website for the most current filing location.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Edition date — confirm the form shows 09/25/24
- Fee — not stated in the official source
- Mailing address — not stated in the official source
- Signature — sign in ink or use a signature stamp
- Expiration — confirm the form expires on 09/30/2027
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After you file
- 1Retain a copy of the signed Form I-407 and all supporting documents
- 2Store the copy in a safe place for at least five years
- 3Expect a written acknowledgment from USCIS confirming abandonment of status
- 4If you receive a notice of error, submit a corrected Form I-407 promptly
- 5Monitor your immigration record to ensure the status change is reflected
Sources
- SRCInstructions p.1 — purpose of Form I-407 is to record abandonment of LPR status
- SRCInstructions p.1 — filing fee information is on Form G-1055
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Item 3 requires name exactly as on Permanent Resident Card
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Item 4 requires current legal name
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Item 5 requires date of birth in mm/dd/yyyy format
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Items 7‑8 require country of birth and country of citizenship or nationality
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Item 8 requires date of last departure (if known)
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Item 9 requires mailing address outside the United States
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Item 10 requires email address (optional)
- SRCInstructions p.2 — Items 11‑18 cover documents surrendered and location of submission
- SRCInstructions p.3 — filing location is on the website www.uscis.gov/I-407
- SRCForm p.1 — edition date is 09/25/24 and expiration date is 09/30/2027
Common confusion points
Do I need to provide my Permanent Resident Card if I no longer have it?
The form asks to surrender the card; you may need to explain why it was not returned.
→ Check the box explaining why the card was not surrendered.
What if I don’t know my last departure date?
The field requests the date if known.
→ Enter N/A or leave blank only if truly unknown.
Can I submit the form by mail?
Instructions say do not mail to the listed address; filing location is on the website.
→ Verify the filing location on www.uscis.gov/I-407.
Do I need to pay a fee?
Fee information is provided on Form G-1055, not on I-407.
→ Consult Form G-1055 for fee details.
Do I need to sign if a representative filled the form?
The signature line is for a U.S. Government Official, not a private representative.
→ Ensure the appropriate official signs.
Is an email address required?
Email is optional; lack may delay processing.
→ Provide an email address if possible.
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Questions about USCIS Form I-407
What is USCIS Form I-407 used for?
Form I-407 lets a lawful permanent resident officially give up their green‑card status. It records personal details, the last time you left the U.S., and any documents you return. After completing it, a U.S. official signs to confirm the abandonment.
Who must file USCIS Form I-407?
Lawful permanent residents who want to abandon their status must file USCIS Form I-407.
What information does USCIS Form I-407 require?
The form collects the name on the permanent‑resident card, current legal name, birth date, country of birth and citizenship, last departure date, overseas mailing address, email, and which documents are surrendered. Parts 2‑4 require signatures from the interpreter, preparer, applicant, and government official.
Where do I file USCIS Form I-407?
Please see our website at www.uscis.gov/I-407 for the most current information about where to file this form.
How do I complete USCIS Form I-407?
Type or print all answers in black ink and answer every question, using “N/A” or “None” where appropriate. Complete Part 1 items (name, DOB, etc.) and select the boxes for surrendered documents in Items 11‑18. Have the interpreter certify if used, then the preparer sign Part 3, the applicant sign Part 2, and a U.S. government official sign Part 4, selecting the appropriate interview item.
What happens if USCIS Form I-407 is filed incorrectly?
If required information or evidence is missing, USCIS may delay or prevent processing of the abandonment request.
Do I need to provide my Permanent Resident Card if I no longer have it?
The form asks to surrender the card; you may need to explain why it was not returned. Check the box explaining why the card was not surrendered.
What if I don’t know my last departure date?
The field requests the date if known. Enter N/A or leave blank only if truly unknown.
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