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If I abandon my green card can I get a green card in the future?
QUESTION: If I submit an I-407 form to abandon my green card, and I later decide I want a green card again, can I reapply?
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THE IMMIGRATION ANSWER MAN – ARI SAUER:
Submitting an I-407 to the consulate gives up, or abandons, your U.S. Permanent Residence (green card). You no longer retain any of the benefits of being a U.S. Permanent Resident. If you later change your mind there is now way to reverse the process. If you wish to be a U.S. Permanent Resident again you will need to start all over again. You will need to have a basis for obtaining the residence (such as a sponsoring family member or employer). Depending on the basis for your eligibility to apply, the process to reapply for residence again could take several months or it could take many years.
You should consult with an immigration law attorney before submitting an I-407 and abandoning your residence.
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Ari Sauer is an immigration law attorney with the Memphis office of the Siskind Susser law firm. Ari answers questions on US immigration law submitted by readers. Email Ari Sauer to submit a question. immigrationanswerman@gmail.com
Immigration Lawyer Ari Sauer - The Immigration Answer Man 
i already abandoned my green card two years ago. Now I want my green card back. what is the procedure? How much you charge?
I would need to have a full consultation with you before I could say what options, if any, are available to you to obtain a new immigrant visa. You can use this link to schedule a consultation appointment with me: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=15226327&appointmentType=7323684
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