Residency
Documentation
Documentation is essential for your petition's success. Once you submit your online questionnaire, we'll generate a personalized list of required documents based on your specific situation. This tailored list will appear on your residency petition dashboard – we need to understand your unique circumstances first before we can tell you exactly what documentation will support your case.
Quick Tips:
- One file per document - Upload your driver's license, voter registration, etc. as separate files
- Multiple files for series - Bank statements should be uploaded individually (e.g., 12 separate monthly statements)
- Add descriptions to clarify what you're submitting; use descriptive file names instead of generic or cryptic names (your evaluator will appreciate this)
Important reminders:
- Missing or incomplete documents increase the likelihood that your petition will be denied and will delay your decision.
- If you can’t provide something, explain why but also understand that personal statements carry much less weight than objective evidence.
- You can upload and save documents on the petition dashboard, but nothing is sent until you click the “submit” button. Once submitted, documents cannot be removed.
Accepted file types:
BMP, .CSV, .DOC, .DOCX, .JPEG, .JPG, .PDF, .PNG, .RTF, .TIF, .TIFF, .TXT, .XLS, .XLSX
Need help?
Use our upload guide or contact us.
Petition Fee
- Pay your petition fee, if applicable, via the Residency Petition Dashboard.
- Your petition won't be reviewed until payment is complete.
- The Residency Office cannot accept payments in person or by mail.
Petition Guides
Document requirements vary by petition type. Use the guides below to see what is typically requested. Your list of required documents will be unique to you and dependent your answers.