Can your green card for permanent residence in the United States be revoked? What is Form I-407?

With the anti-immigrant policies deployed by President Trump, even residents with green cards aren't entirely safe. Several testimonies confirm this.

The tightening of immigration policies under the current administration in the United States has generated concern.cupaction among thousands of permanent residents.

In recent weeks, several Green Card holders have reported being pressured by Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents to sign the Form I-407, a document that implies the voluntary renunciation of legal permanent resident status.

Cuban-American journalist Mario Pentón has echoed the issue, warning his followers on social media:

What is the form I-407

This form, officially known as Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status, allows a person to officially record their decision to abandon their residence in the United States. According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the document seeks to ensure that the person signing it does so consciously and voluntarily, and that they expressly waive the right to a hearing before an immigration judge.

Although the I-407 It can be submitted at a port of entry, embassy, ​​or consulate in exceptional cases; the usual way is to send it by postal mail. These are the authorized addresses:

• USPS (United States Postal Service):
  USCIS Eastern Forms Center
  Attn.: I-407 Unit
  PO Box 567
  Williston, VT 05495

• Express Shipping (FedEx, UPS, DHL, etc.):
  USCIS Eastern Forms Center
  Attn.: I-407 Unit
  124 Leroy Road
  Williston, VT 05495

Who can submit this form?

The document can be used by legal residents who are outside the country or at a port of entry and wish to abandon their status. It is also valid for those who have already entered the United States as nonimmigrants or under parole, after abandoning a previous residence.

For minors, the parent or legal guardian may file the I-407 on their behalf, along with appropriate documents proving the relationship and custody.

Can an officer force you to sign it?

The law is clear: no agent has the authority to force you to sign this document. Renouncing your residency status is a personal and voluntary decision. Only an immigration judge can legally revoke your green card after due process.

Therefore, if an officer declares your residency invalid or tries to pressure you into signing any paperwork, you have the right to a hearing and also the right to seek legal assistance before agreeing to any procedure.

What Green Card Holders Should Keep in Mind

• You are not required to sign the I-407.

• You have the right to a hearing if your residency is in question.

• Never sign documents you do not fully understand.

• Seek legal advice if you are questioned or feel pressured to renounce your status.

Visa and immigration status review has become stricter under new State Department guidelines. Permanent resident visa holders must demonstrate their eligibility daily and comply with the conditions associated with their immigration status.

Otherwise, they could face proceedings that include visa revocation and eventual deportation.