Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol Agent (CBP BPA) Practice Exam

To indicate that they no longer live in the U.S., an alien must file Form I-407, which is the Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status. This form serves as an official notice to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that the individual is voluntarily relinquishing their permanent resident status.

Filing this form is crucial because it helps prevent complications regarding the alien's immigration status and responsibilities, such as tax obligations or issues with re-entering the U.S. after traveling abroad. By submitting Form I-407, the individual ensures that they are formally recognized as having given up their green card status, rather than being deemed as an overstayer or unauthorized resident.

The other forms mentioned serve different purposes: Form I-551 is used to show proof of permanent residency, I-89 is used for certain identity verification procedures, and I-193 is for individuals seeking permission to enter the U.S. without a valid entry document. Each of these forms does not pertain to the act of abandoning lawful permanent resident status.