Definition
Abandonment of LPR Status
Losing green card status by intentionally giving up your U.S. residence.
Lawful permanent residents may be deemed to have abandoned status by extended absences abroad, by establishing a primary residence outside the U.S., or by formally relinquishing the green card on Form I-407. CBP officers and immigration judges make case-by-case determinations.
See also
More immigration terms
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AC21 Porting
Changing employers while an I-485 is pending without losing the underlying I-140.
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Adjustment of Status
Applying for a green card from inside the United States without leaving the country.
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Administrative Appeals Office
The USCIS office that hears appeals of certain USCIS decisions.
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Administrative Processing
Additional review of a visa application by the State Department after the interview.
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Advance Parole
Permission to leave and reenter the U.S. while your I-485 is pending.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.