how to return greencard

[ingo]

I have left the US and would like to give up my greencard. How do I do this from abroad?
I still need to travel to the US so I would like to have some sort of "receipt" that I handed in my greencard to avoid trouble when entering the US on a visa waiver. Thanks

 

[Participant]

One of my elderly relative had returned GC to consulate,way back some time ago.
There was not even an acknowledgement.Nothing more.
(Not asked specifically for a reciept,Just sent).

 

[AmericanWannabe]

Consulate security guards may not accept handing in green
card as a good reason to let you go in.

 

[AmericanWannabe]

They will probably just say:"mail your green card
to us" or "just cut in in half". Because almost no one
bother to return a GC, so consulate may not have resources
to do it when suddfenly someone want to return thr card

 

[Participant]

Better contact your consualte, as abandonment and proof of
surrender may be required if you apply again for a non-immigrant
visa.There may be quetsions on this by Visa officer and answered to his satsifaction.