Form I-407: Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status
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What is Form I-407?
Form I-407 is used by a lawful permanent resident to voluntarily record that they are giving up their permanent resident status. After USCIS processes it, the person is no longer a permanent resident.
Who files it: Lawful permanent residents, including conditional residents, who choose to abandon their status.
What USCIS typically asks for
- Personal information and A-Number
- Green card and any reentry permit, surrendered with the form when available
- Signature acknowledging the voluntary abandonment
A plain-English summary, not legal advice. The Form I-407 instructions on uscis.gov are the official list of requirements and evidence.
What FormVeritas checks on Form I-407
When you run an audit from the Form Workspace, FormVeritas reviews the answers you entered using checks written for this form's fields.
Answers left blank 11 checks
Points out blank answers in the places its checks for this form look at.
Areas include: names; immigration status and history; and signatures and dates of signature.
How entries are written 11 checks
Checks how entries are written against what each field asks for.
Areas include: names; places of birth; A-Numbers; USCIS online account numbers; addresses; and telephone numbers and email addresses.
Dates 4 checks
Checks the dates entered on this form.
Answers that do not fit together 3 checks
Compares related answers on this form and points out ones that do not fit together.
Areas include: names; the interpreter, preparer and representative sections; Yes/No answers and their explanations; and signatures and dates of signature.
Check boxes and Yes/No questions 3 checks
Checks how boxes are selected in the groups of choices on this form.
Signatures 10 checks
Checks the signature lines on this form.
Before you file Form I-407
- Use the current edition (09/25/24). USCIS may reject outdated editions.
- Read the Form I-407 instructions on uscis.gov for what to include.
- Confirm the fee with the USCIS Fee Calculator and Form G-1055.
- Answer every question that applies to you, including each Yes/No question.
- Sign and date every required signature line.
- Run a FormVeritas audit and fix everything it flags.
What these checks don't do
They don't check that every question that applies to you is answered, whether your answers are true, or whether you're eligible for what you're asking for. A report with no findings does not mean USCIS will accept or approve your filing.
Not legal advice. For eligibility questions, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.
Form I-407 questions
What is Form I-407 used for?
Form I-407 is used by a lawful permanent resident to voluntarily record that they are giving up their permanent resident status. After USCIS processes it, the person is no longer a permanent resident.
Who files Form I-407?
Lawful permanent residents, including conditional residents, who choose to abandon their status.
What does FormVeritas check on Form I-407?
FormVeritas runs 42 checks written for Form I-407, covering answers left blank, how entries are written, dates, answers that do not fit together, check boxes and yes/no questions, signatures.
What is the current edition of Form I-407?
USCIS lists 09/25/24 as the current edition of Form I-407. FormVeritas last checked this on October 21, 2026. Always confirm the edition on uscis.gov before you file.
How long does USCIS take to process Form I-407?
Averaged across the offices and categories USCIS lists, Form I-407 typically takes 2 to 2.5 months (published October 19, 2026). Individual cases can take more or less time; check the USCIS processing times tool for your office.
Is the Form I-407 filing fee shown here?
USCIS lists fees for Form I-407 on Form G-1055, Fee Schedule (edition 10/16/26). Use the USCIS Fee Calculator to confirm the fee that applies to your filing.
Does a clean FormVeritas report mean USCIS will approve my Form I-407?
No. FormVeritas checks the form for preventable mistakes. It does not check eligibility or whether answers are true, and it does not guarantee acceptance or approval.
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