Abandoning Green Card?

[brokensemaphore 0]

I see on this link [http://www.usembassy.org.uk/dhs/uscis/abandon.html] that there is a form to fill out and mail upon abandoning a green card. Should this be done before leaving the country, or afterward? If it's preferred to do so before leaving, is there a different form and address we would need to use? (We're moving to West Yorkshire, UK for what it's worth.)

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I see on this link [http://www.usembassy.org.uk/dhs/uscis/abandon.html] that there is a form to fill out and mail upon abandoning a green card. Should this be done before leaving the country, or afterward? If it's preferred to do so before leaving, is there a different form and address we would need to use? (We're moving to West Yorkshire, UK for what it's worth.)

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[Dakine 26]

I see on this link [http://www.usembassy.org.uk/dhs/uscis/abandon.html] that there is a form to fill out and mail upon abandoning a green card. Should this be done before leaving the country, or afterward? If it's preferred to do so before leaving, is there a different form and address we would need to use? (We're moving to West Yorkshire, UK for what it's worth.)

Just wondered why a person would abandon their GC? Why not just let it happen on its own when you move?

Edited July 13, 2008 by Haole

[Dakine 26]

I see on this link [http://www.usembassy.org.uk/dhs/uscis/abandon.html] that there is a form to fill out and mail upon abandoning a green card. Should this be done before leaving the country, or afterward? If it's preferred to do so before leaving, is there a different form and address we would need to use? (We're moving to West Yorkshire, UK for what it's worth.)

Just wondered why a person would abandon their GC? Why not just let it happen on its own when you move?

Got the answer~!

If you intend to travel to the U.S. as a non-immigrant, you may wish to file an Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status Form I-407 to clarify you status. Former LPRs will usually be asked to execute this document and surrender their I-551 (green card) before being issued a nonimmigrant visa.