Q: Can I give up my green card while traveling on an ESTA Visa?
I lived in the USA as a Dutch national with a green card and moved to the Netherlands permanently two years ago. I will be visiting my American wifes family for two weeks for vacation. I still have my green card and would like to give it up upon entry at the border control. I applied for the ESTA visa. Should I travel on my visa and give up the green card at border control with the I-407 form or should I travel on my green card and give it up once I inside the USA?
A:
First; You state you moved to the Netherlands 2 years ago. Your LPR status may already be revoked because of the extended stay outside the USA.
Second; If you are l an LPR you are not eligible for ESTA of a visa.
To be eligible for ESTA you will need to firm make sure you are not an LPR.
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