Lawful Presence

In accordance with University System of Georgia policy, students admitted to Georgia Tech must verify their lawful presence in the United States prior to enrollment.

Deferred Action Status

Students in Deferred Action status do not qualify for enrollment based on USG policy.

U.S. Citizens

Students who submit the FAFSA do not need to submit additional documentation unless requested. International students who hold or apply for a visa do not need to submit additional documentation unless requested

We ask that you please submit a copy of any one of the following documents to comments@registrar.gatech.edu. You will not be allowed to register for classes until your lawful presence is verified.

• A current Driver's License issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008. A "limited term" license, a license/ID issued by a state other than Georgia, or a license issued for a period of less than two years is invalid for verification purposes.
• A current Driver's License issued by a U.S. state that issues REAL ID compliant licenses. Only unexpired licenses with the REAL ID symbol may be accepted. Click here for a list of eligible states and the requirements for acceptance.
• A current ID issued by the State of Georgia after January 1, 2008.
• A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570).
• A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561).
• A U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).
• A current U.S. Passport.
• A current military ID (service member only, not dependent)
• A current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS form I-151 or I-551)

If none of the documents above are available, you can bring the document below to your FASET orientation session or to the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

• An copy of a U.S. Birth Certificate showing the student was born in the United States or a U.S. territory.

Non U.S. Citizens

If you are a U.S. Permanent Resident, please provide a front and back copy of your current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS form I-151 or I551).

If you are a pending U.S. Permanent Resident, please provide a copy of your pending I-485 receipt notice and your current visa.

If you are a noncitizen U.S. visa-holding applicant, please provide a copy of your current, valid visa and/or other immigration documentation. These may include:

• I-327 (Reentry Permit)
• I-571 (Refugee Travel Document)
• I-766 (Employment Authorization Card)
• Machine Readable Immigration Visa (with Temporary I-551 Language)
• Temporary I-551 Stamp (on passport or I-94)
• I-94 (Arrival/Departure Record)
• I-94 (Arrival Departure Record) in unexpired foreign passport
• Unexpired foreign passport
• I-20 (Certificate of Eligibility for Nonimmigrant [F-1] Student Status)
• DS2019 (Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor [J-1] Status)

If you are an F-1 or J-1 international student (if you will be an F-1 or J-1 student sponsored by Georgia Tech), you will meet with a representative from the Office of International Education upon arrival for mandatory immigration check-in to verify your immigration documents.