Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status

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

• Form I-407 (PDF, 321 KB)

• Instructions for Form I-407 (PDF, 241 KB)

Purpose of Form

Use Form I-407 to let us know that you have decided voluntarily to abandon your status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States. We will then update your records to show that you are no longer an LPR.

Number of Pages

Form 2; Instructions 3

Edition Date

2/26/2015

Where to File

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

In other locations: Mail Form I-407 to the nearest USCIS international field office or submit it in person at a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate. You may also submit Form I-407 to a Customs and Border Protection officer at a U.S. port of entry.

Additional Information for Completing Your Form:

If you submit Form I-407 on paper: Be sure to sign the form at Part 1, Item Number 13.a., Signature of Alien. The fillable version of Form I-407 now includes “Don’t forget to sign!” messages and an arrow pointing to the signature box as reminders for when you print the completed form for mailing. USCIS rejects any unsigned Form I-407. Having to return it to you for a signature will delay processing of your request.

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.

• If the lawful permanent resident is under 18 years old, the minor’s parents, custodial parents or legal guardians must sign and consent to submitting Form I-407.

• If there is only one legal parent, that parent can sign Form I-407. However, that parent must submit proof:

  • 1) Of having sole legal custody; or,

  • 2) Showing that any other parent has either died or had his or her parental rights legally terminated.

• A guardian must submit documentation showing that the guardian has legal custody or other authority to sign for the minor.

• The Department of Homeland Security is required to provide the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with the names of individuals who choose to abandon their LPR status. If you file this form with us, we will provide only your name and the filing date to the IRS. (Internal Revenue Code section 6039G(d)(3))