Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status

I-407, Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status

• Form I-407

• Instructions for Form I-407

Purpose of Form

Use Form I-407 to formally record with USCIS a decision to voluntarily abandon your status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States.

Number of Pages

Form 2; Instructions 3

Edition Date

(will provide when form finalized)

Where to File

In locations with a USCIS international field office: Submit Form I-407 in person or by mail at that office. Find locations at www.uscis.gov/international.

In other locations: Mail Form I-407 to the nearest USCIS international field.

You may also submit Form I-407 in person to Customs and Border Protection at a U.S. port of entry.

Filing Fee

There is no filing fee.

Special Instructions

• There are eight spaces for your A-number. If your A-number is only seven digits, place a zero (0) as the first digit.

• The parent(s), custodial parent(s) or legal guardians of a lawful permanent resident who is 17 years old or younger may submit Form I-407 on behalf of the minor. The parent(s), custodial parent(s) or legal guardians must sign the form.

• If there is only one legal parent, that parent can sign Form I-407. However, the parent must submit proof of having sole legal custody or showing that any other parent has died or had his or her parental rights legally terminated. Guardians must submit documentation showing they have legal custody or other authority to sign for the minor.