Returning Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)

Immigrant Visa Unit

I have a Permanent Resident Card (green card) and I no longer wish to live in the United States; what do I do?

If you no longer wish to reside in the United States you may formally abandon your status by completing the form I-407 (PDF 635K). Mail the form I-407 with your Permanent Resident Card (green card) to the Immigrant Visa Unit. We request that you also send a self addressed stamped envelope, so that we can return a copy of the I-407. We will normally be able to return a copy of the I-407 within three business days.

Immigrant Visa Unit
Embassy of the United States of America
Dag Hammarskjölds Väg 31
SE-115 89 Stockholm Sweden

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.