Lawful Presence Verification (LPV) verifies that the student is legally in the country. It is required of every student who is classified as a Resident (in-state) student and/or receiving an out-of-state tuition waiver in accordance with BOR Policy 4.3.4.
BOR Policy 4.3.4: “University System institution shall verify the lawful presence in the United States of every successfully admitted person applying for resident tuition status (in-state tuition).
Students that are classified as a resident, will have a registration hold placed on their account until the lawful presence verification (LPV) requirement is satisfied. While LPV is listed on the Admission Status Checklist, it is not required for an admission decision to be made. It is only required to be able to register for classes during your assigned registration time period.
You can submit your documents in person at the Office of the Registrar or online by
using the Lawful Presence Verification Submission Form. Please allow 7 to 10 business days for us to process your LPV submission. Business
days do not include weekends, holidays, or other days that the university is closed.
We will only email you if there is an issue with the document you sent us. Once the
correct documentation has been processed, you will see that the hold has been resolved
on the View Holds page under the Registration tab in Owl Express.
How can a Student Verify Lawful Presence?
Students who file a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) and are eligible
for federal student aid can have their lawful presence verified as part of the FAFSA
process.
U.S. Birth Certificate or Amended Birth Certificate filed with the State Office of Vital Statistics or equivalent agency in the student’s state of birth (including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia)
Must be a clear and legible copy of the original or certified copy.
Clearly show the raised, stamped, or written seal. The seal is often on the back of the birth certificate.
Amended US Birth Certificate, US Certificate of Birth Abroad, Certificate of Birth Abroad, or Consular Report of Birth Abroad also accepted.
Puerto Rican birth certificate must confirm the document was issued by the General
Vital Statistics Office of Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Department of Health) on or after
July 1, 2010.
Birth certificates from other countries that are not a US territory will not be accepted.
A U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570).
Clear copy visibly able to see all portions of the page.
Must have the student’s signature.
A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561).
Clear copy visibly able to see all portions of the page.
Must have the student’s signature.
US passport or US passport card
Unexpired.
Clear copy visibly able to see all portions of the required pages or card.
Must contain the signature page and data page with signature of the passport book.
This is not the same as a precinct voter registration card.
A current or retiree military ID card
It cannot be a dependent card.
It cannot have a blue or green bar on the card.
Clear copy visibly able to see all portions of the card.
Unexpired.
Military ID cards cannot be photocopied so the card must be reviewed in person with
the information recorded on the Confirmation of Review of Military ID worksheet.
Permanent Resident card
Unexpired at the time the student starts KSU.
Clear copy visibly able to see all portions of the card.
Front and back required.
Current passport and I-551 stamp may also be accepted.
F, J or M Visa holders will have their lawful presence verified through the Student
and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS). Students must complete their iStart
check-in and be approved by the International Student Scholar Services.
Students admitted on a status that is considered lawfully present will have their lawful presence verified through the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program. This is completed by a member of the tuition classification team in the Office of the Registrar.
Many statuses are not considered lawfully present including but not limited to DACA, Pending Asylum, B visas, expired visas, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact us at:
Office of the Registrar 585 Cobb Avenue NW Room 1533, MD 0116 Kennesaw, GA 30144
