Residency Documents & Visa Types

Residency Documents & Visa Types

It is expected that students have researched, read, and thoroughly understand the residency requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to be in compliance with all residency requirements, including the applicable state laws. Lack of knowledge of the applicable state laws will not excuse the requisite compliance.

It is also advised that students review these requirements to ensure they can be objectively documented prior to submitting a petition. The burden of providing proof that all requirements for residency reclassification have been met rests with the student. Clear and convincing evidence must be submitted to support all responses given in a petition.

Respond to all questions and statements and provide copies of all documentation requested. Failure to do so may result in the denial of the petition. No application for residency reclassification will be considered unless the appropriate forms are completely filled out and properly signed, dated, and notarized. If a student is unable to provide the requested documents a written statement must be included. If there is anything that a student feels must be explained, please attach a written statement.

To determine the correct petition form for you, please go to the Student Survey for assistance.

Please note that Petition forms will not be accepted until two days prior to start of the petition period. Petitions are not accepted until the first day of the petitioning period. Any documents submitted early will be destroyed.

Forms

The following forms are available for Summer and Fall Sessions:

Summer Fall 2008 AZ Spouse Petition
Summer Fall 2008 Company Transfer Petition
Summer Fall 2008 Financially Independent Petition
Summer Fall 2008 Military Petition
Summer Fall 2008 Teacher Waiver
Summer Fall 2008 Dependent Petition

Visa Types & Residency Eligibility

Among non-U.S. citizens, only persons who are entitled to reside permanently in the United States are eligible for in-state status classification at the University. These individuals, like U.S. citizens, must still prove that they have established domicile in Arizona as defined in Arizona Board of Regent's Policy. In other words, having the privilege of remaining permanently in the United States is a necessary, but not a sufficient, condition to obtaining in-state classification at the University. At present, non-citizens who are entitled to reside permanently in the United States and are eligible for the benefit of instate tuition at Arizona State University.

Students must clearly and convincingly prove that they are permanent residents of Arizona. A temporary, non-immigrant visa would not allow a person to obtain a permanent status in Arizona regardless of the length of the visa or the number of times it is renewed.

Visa Types and Residency Eligibility Form

NOTE: Residency eligibility for visa holders is complex and not all visa types are permitted to obtain a classification of resident for tuition purposes. This information has been compiled and approved via University policies and procedures. Please call the residency office for more information.