I-407

What is I-407?

The I-407, also known as the Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, is a form used by individuals who wish to voluntarily surrender their status as a lawful permanent resident of the United States. By filing the I-407, individuals formally abandon their green card and give up the rights and privileges associated with permanent residency.

What are the types of I-407?

There is only one type of I-407 form, which is the standard form used by individuals who want to abandon their lawful permanent resident status in the United States.

Standard I-407 form

How to complete I-407

Completing the I-407 form is a straightforward process. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you complete the form correctly:

01
Download the I-407 form from the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
02
Read the instructions carefully and gather all the required documents and information.
03
Fill in your personal information accurately, including your name, address, and Alien Registration Number (A-number).
04
Provide the reason for abandoning your lawful permanent resident status.
05
Sign and date the form.
06
Submit the completed form and any supporting documents to the appropriate USCIS office.
07
Keep a copy of the form for your records.

pdfFiller can help streamline the process of completing the I-407 form. With pdfFiller's online platform, users can easily create, edit, and share documents online. The platform offers unlimited fillable templates and powerful editing tools, making it the only PDF editor you need to get your documents done efficiently.

Video Tutorial How to Fill Out I-407

Thousands of positive reviews can’t be wrong

Read more or give pdfFiller a try to experience the benefits for yourself
5.0
Excellent website with great features I receive documents from my client's custo...
Excellent website with great features I receive documents from my client's customers that need to be filled out and signed by my client. These are handled by PDFFILLER quickly and efficiently. It's very easy to fill in PDF files and it's just as simple to add and insert signatures. Sometimes movements within the website are a bit lengthy. After downloading a completed document, returning to the exact page would be nice.
David S.
5.0
PDF Filler has incredible customer service.
PDF Filler has incredible customer service. They got back to me in like 2 minutes and were very helpful and professional. Thank you so much!
Gabrielle C
5.0
I have to give it up to their customer service team.
I have to give it up to their customer service team. They were so quick to respond to my questions and concerns. Very personable, not just an automated computer response and then someone getting around to it later. REAL PEOPLE answering my questions, and quickly. I’m thankful for all their help and making doing business just that much easier.
Mattie R

Questions & answers

Individuals who wish to file the I-407 – Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Residency should send their I-407's directly to the USCIS Eastern Forms Center in Williston, Vermont.
This notation — such as “I-407 advised” or “I-407 recommended” — alerts the CBP inspector at the time of the next entry a) how long the person had been absent and b) that CBP advised or recommended that the person file an I-407.
Generally, it takes about 45 days to process PR cards for new permanent residents once IRCC receives a complete application package from individuals who have fulfilled their residency requirements. Applications for renewed PR Cards generally take 104 days.
You can voluntarily relinquish your permanent resident status. You will need to sign a form confirming your desire to relinquish your status (Form I-407) and surrender your green card.
Form I-407 Processing Time The USCIS office that processes I-407 forms aims to have your request done from receiving to completion within 60 days. It may, however, take longer. Keep your end of the bargain and complete the application accurately. Remember to sign your application or else it will be rejected.
Have you heard of the Form I-407? A Form I-407 allows a legal permanent resident to officially abandon their LPR status. You file the form at the correct USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) address and officially ask to abandon your Green Card status.