Instruction
for Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status

US green card holder who intends to abandon the lawful permanent resident status in the US at USCIS/Guangzhou Office must personally present the following documents:

•  Form I-407(you can download from WWW.USCIS.GOV). You are required to fill in Item 1, item 2, Item 3, Item 4, item 5, Item 6(a), 6(b) and 6(c) of the Form I-407. 6(e) must be filled in before the consular officer. Form I-407 is used to assure that you are accorded due process of law and have voluntarily, willingly and affirmatively abandoned lawful permanent resident status.

• The original green card.

• The original Re-entry Permit (if available)

• Chinese passport

Upon the completion of the I-407, you will revert to your previous status as a non-immigrant alien and may apply for admission into the United States in the manner of any other person of your nationality.

Abandoning your Permanent Resident Card and status does not affect your ability to apply to immigrate to the United States at some future time. However, you will have to begin the process anew and apply through the usual application process.