What are the implications of abandoning green card?

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What are the implications of abandoning green card?

A green card expired about 9 years ago. He/she is leaving outside the US now. Can he/she apply for visit visa? Is there such a process called “surrendering green card” before applying for a visit visa?

Asked on June 10, 2013 under Immigration Law, California

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SB, Member, California / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 10 years ago | Contributor

Yes, she can go to the US Embassy in the country where she is residing, explain the circumstances, present evidence of her extended stay outside the US and the fact that she wants to only be able to travel to the US as a visitor and see what additional information or documentation she would need to provide in order to be able to do this officially.


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