A viral TikTok video is warning green card holders (legal permanent residents) to be very careful at U.S. Customs. It tells you that you should never sign Form I‑407 if a customs officer offers it to you.
The FOX 11 Los Angeles report on this travel warning was published on February 20, 2025. This report explains the issue and provides expert advice on how green card holders should handle such situations.
What is Form I‑407?
- Form I‑407 is called the “Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status.”
- What it means: If you sign this form, you are giving up your green card. In other words, you would be officially saying you no longer want to be a permanent resident of the United States.
Why is this a Concern?
When you enter the U.S., customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers can ask you for your identity and confirm your green card status. They are allowed to ask standard questions about what you are bringing into the country.
They are not allowed to force you to sign away your permanent resident rights. Signing Form I‑407 is something you should only do if you truly intend to give up your green card. Full News
The warning in the TikTok video is spreading because some people fear that if you sign this form, especially if you’ve been a green card holder for less than two years, you might lose your status. However, many legal experts say that if you know your rights and don’t sign the form unless you understand its meaning, you should be fine.
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