Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Applying for Resident Classification to the University of Arizona as a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Student

The Federal Government defines Dreamer (Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act) Students as: 

• Non-US citizens currently in the United States who do not hold an immigration or student visa
• Individuals not defined as a permanent resident, asylee, or refugee
• Brought to the US by parents or other relatives and were under age 16 at the time of arrival
• May or may not have filed DACA paperwork with the U.S. Government (Please note: Residency Classification for a Dreamer requires an approved DACA status (along with all other standard requirements for residency)

Choose the criteria below that best describes your student status and complete the associated steps: 

I am a New Student and I am Applying for a UA In-State Residency Classification for the First Time or After Returning from an Absence of One or More Regular Semesters 

• Complete the Domicile Affidavit form
• Attach a copy of your valid EAD card or a copy of your approved I-797 form
• Fax (520-621-3665), Email (REG-rco@email.Arizona.edu) or bring your completed Domicile Affidavit and supporting documents to Administration Building, Main Floor

I am a Financially Self-Supporting Continuing Student who was Enrolled in the Most Recent Previous Semester

• Complete the Petition to Change Residency Classification form
• Attach the required supporting documentation in addition to attaching a copy of your valid EAD card or a copy of your approved I-797 form
• Fax (520-621-3665), Email (REG-rco@email.Arizona.edu) or bring your completed Petition to Change Residency Classification form and supporting documents to Administration Building, Main Floor

I am a Financially Dependent (my parents support me) Continuing Student Enrolled in the Most Recent Previous Semester

• Complete the Domicile Affidavit form
• Attach the required supporting documentation in addition to attaching a copy of your valid EAD card or a copy of your approved I-797 form
• Fax (520-621-3665), Email (REG-rco@email.Arizona.edu) or bring your completed Domicile Affidavit and supporting documents to Administration Building, Main Floor