Purdue University Change of Citizenship Status
Students who have a change of citizenship may update their status with the University by submitting copies of their documentation to the Office of the Registrar. Change of citizenship forms and documents are not accepted via email. Changes to citizenship must be submitted no later than 15 business days after the first day of classes of the academic semester/session for which updates are requested.
Required Documentation
To request a change in citizenship status, you must provide proof of that change with the following documentation:
- PUID or other form of ID, such as driver’s license or passport (and)
- Documentation of Citizenship change (provide one of the following, as applicable)
- Evidence of Approved Lawful Permanent Resident Status
- Naturalization Certificate
- Asylee
- USCIS Form I-94 (Admission class of AY) with “USCIS Asylum Status Granted Indefinitely” stamp & date and signature of agent & Residence Code (A number)
- Refugee
- USCIS Form 1-94 (Admission class of RE) with stamped notation of refugee immigration status, which includes arrival date/ INS Number / Employment authorization
All citizenship update requests received after the deadline will go into effect for the next term enrolled.
Submitting Documentation
Once you've gathered the required documentation, you will submit this information to the Office of the Registrar.
PDFs are the preferred file format for documentation. Compressing all PDFs/documentation into a compressed (zipped) folder will simplify processing.
Once you have your documentation gathered, please take the following steps:
- Complete the Citizenship Update Request.
- Upload required documentation into the form and submit.
- Email residency@purdue.edu stating you have completed the steps.
International to Domestic Residency Information
A change in citizenship status from International to Domestic will result in a residence reclassification to Non-Resident for tuition and fee purposes. If you believe that your circumstances meet the University’s definition of Resident, submit an application for Residence Classification for Tuition and Fee Purposes.
Important Note: International students who wish to make changes to their Non-Immigrant Visa Status must do so through the International Students and Scholars Office.
Questions about the process may be submitted through the online contact form.
