🚩 This is an important and urgent warning and announcement, please read carefully:
Form I-407 is completely different from Form I-275.
However, both forms commonly signify leaving the United States and result in a voluntary and self-requested permanent departure from U.S. soil.
📌 What is Form I-275, and why should you never sign it?
📌 Which visa categories does Form I-275 apply to?
Form I-275 (Withdrawal of Application for Admission) is for travelers who have applied for entry into the U.S. but are denied entry by a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer.
This form is particularly applicable to the following individuals:
- Non-Immigrant Visa Holders
- Individuals traveling on:
- Tourist Visa (B1/B2)
- Student Visa (F-1)
- Work Visa (H-1B, L-1)
- Fiancé Visa (K-1)
- Visa Waiver Program (VWP) (e.g., through ESTA)
- Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) and other non-immigrant visa holders
Signing this form means voluntarily withdrawing your request for entry into the U.S.
By signing, you:
✅ Avoid receiving an official deportation order (Removal Order) by withdrawing your request for admission.
❌ However, this is a trap! In many cases, signing this form can make future re-entry into the U.S. difficult or even impossible.
📌 What about Form I-407? Should you sign it?
Absolutely not!!
This form is for Green Card holders (Lawful Permanent Residents - LPRs) who intend to voluntarily relinquish their permanent resident status in the U.S.
🚨 Why is Form I-407 dangerous?
When you sign Form I-407, you officially and voluntarily surrender your Green Card and lose your permanent residency status.
✅ After signing, an immigration officer will treat you as a non-resident (Non-immigrant).
❌ This can negatively affect your future immigration status and make returning to the U.S. much more difficult.
🚨 When might border officers pressure you to sign Form I-407?
• If you have been outside the U.S. for an extended period, and border officers determine that your permanent residency is at risk.
• If, at an airport or border checkpoint, officers ask you to prove that you still intend to maintain permanent residency, and you fail to provide sufficient evidence.
📢 What should you do if a border officer presents Form I-407 to you?
1️⃣ Under no circumstances should you sign either of these forms!
This is a serious warning—please take it seriously.
2️⃣ Tell the CBP officer:
“I want to speak with an attorney or immigration consultant.”
3️⃣ Exercise your legal rights.
U.S. laws provide you with the right to appeal and defend yourself. You are on U.S. soil and protected under domestic U.S. laws, as well as international legal rights—so do not panic.
4️⃣ Immediately request a conversation with a lawyer or consultant.
You have the right to contact legal counsel, and no CBP officer has the authority to prevent you from doing so because:
If you are in the United States, under the Sixth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, you have the right to access an attorney. Furthermore, based on the Miranda ruling (Miranda v. Arizona, 1966), if you are detained, officers must inform you of this right, and questioning must stop if you request a lawyer.
🔹 If you are in another country, the laws may vary, but general principles of international law, including Article 14 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), guarantee this right.
🔹 In many countries, preventing access to legal counsel can have legal consequences for border officers. Depending on the country and circumstances, such actions may violate constitutional rights, immigration laws, or even international human rights, potentially leading to the invalidation of the officer’s actions, fines, suspension, or even criminal prosecution.
🔹 In the United States:
- Violation of the Sixth Amendment – Any unlawful prevention of access to an attorney violates a suspect’s rights and may result in the suppression of evidence, dismissal of charges, or civil and criminal liability for the officer involved.
- Federal Law (18 U.S. Code § 242) – If a border officer intentionally violates an individual's legal rights, they can face fines, imprisonment, or both.
- Civil lawsuit (42 U.S. Code § 1983) – An individual can file a lawsuit against the officer and the responsible agency to seek damages.
🔹 In the European Union:
Under Article 47 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union, every individual has the right to legal defense and legal consultation.
Preventing this right may result in the nullification of border orders, legal complaints against the officer, and even administrative or criminal penalties.
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR):
According to Article 14, every individual has the right to immediate access to legal counsel if detained.
📌 So friends, please do not sign any documents because one signature could permanently revoke your Green Card!
If you encounter such a situation, immediately contact STL Global Inc.
STL has two 24/7 dedicated phone lines for this purpose, and our support team is available 24 hours a day to provide guidance and assistance.
📢 Do not sign anything without consulting our experts!
We can provide legal solutions to help you maintain your permanent residency.