Sample Cover Letter For Reapplying for Abandoned Green Card

Applicant’s Full Name
Mailing Address
City, State, and Zip Code

[Insert Date]

USCIS
[insert applicable address]
Re: Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Application (I-130 Immediate Relative)

Applicant: [Your Full Name]
A-Number: [Your Alien Registration Number]

To Whom It May Concern

On [insert date] I was granted Permanent Residence. I left the United States to temporarily stay in my native country on [insert date], and intended to return on [insert date]. However, due to the unexpected [insert unforeseen circumstance], I was forced to stay for an extended time that exceeded the 12 month travel validity period for Permanent Residency. Therefore, I voluntarily abandoned my Permanent Residency on [insert date] via Form I-407.

I am now seeking an adjustment of status for Permanent Residency again based on the facts that I was a lawful permanent resident in good standing upon departing the United States, I fully intended to return to the United States with maintained intent, my extended stay was a result of the above unforeseen circumstance, this circumstance no longer exist, I still have immediate relative ties to the U.S., and I am eligible for Permanent Residency in all other respects (criminal, health, etc.).

Enclosed please find the following supporting documents:

1. Check (No. xxxxx) in the amount of $ representing the filing fees and the biometrics fee;
2. Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status)
3. Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative)
4. Form I-130A (completed if filing for spouse)
5. Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support)
6. Form I-1765 (Application for Employment Application)
7. Photocopies of prior Permanent Resident Card, A-Number XXXXXXXXX (front and back);
8. Beneficiary’s copy of birth certificate with translation if applicable
9. Petitioner’s copy of birth certificate
10. Copy of I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)
11. Proof of ties to the U.S.
    A.
    B.
    C.
12. Proof extended stay was unforeseen
13. Copy of I-407 (Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status)
14. Photocopy of identification (passport, driver’s license)
15. Copy of marriage certificate (if applicable)
16. Copy of Divorce Decree (if applicable)

I hereby request that this agency process my Application for Adjustment of Status at the earliest convenience. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me at [insert address]. Thank you kindly for your time, as well as consideration rendered in this matter.

Respectfully Submitted,

[Insert Name]