Q: What is the process for revoking a green card?
Do I simply submit form I-407 and my green card to the office and that's it? Do I wait for it to be official after a few days? Will I also need to submit my passport to them, which has the immigrant visa on it, to invalidate it?
A:
To voluntarily abandon your status as a U.S. lawful permanent resident (LPR), you need to complete the following steps:
1. Fill out Form I-407, "Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status."
2. Gather your Permanent Resident Card (Green Card), and any other official documents issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
3. Submit Form I-407, your Green Card, and other USCIS documents to a U.S. Consular Officer at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer at a port of entry, or a USCIS officer within the United States.
4. The official will process your form, stamp your passport, and provide you with a copy of the I-407 for your records. The abandonment of your LPR status is effective immediately.
You do not need to submit your passport with the immigrant visa, as the official will stamp it to indicate the abandonment of your LPR status. It is essential to understand that abandoning your LPR status is an irrevocable action and may have significant consequences, such as tax implications and future ineligibility for U.S. visas or immigration benefits. It is advisable to consult with an experienced immigration attorney before proceeding with this action.
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