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. Temporary/interim paper licenses and licenses marked “limited term” are not acceptable. We require the front and back side of your Driver's License.
• 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. Review a list of eligible states and the requirements for acceptance here. We require the front and back side of your Driver's License. 
• A copy of an original or certified U.S. birth certificate issued by a state, county, municipal authority, or territory of the United States bearing an official seal. The copy must clearly show the raised or written seal to be acceptable. Copies that are not clear or do not show the seal cannot be accepted.
• 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)

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 have a temporary work card, please send us a copy.

If you are a non-U.S. citizen U.S. visa-holder, please provide a copy of your current immigration and visa documentation so we can verify your status through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. 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.