Does a students citizenship status influence colleges acceptance decision?

Doris, thanks for submitting this question. Considering your current circumstances, it's a very good question to consider. If a college admissions office can evaluate your application for enrollment and determines you're a great candidate, then they'll pursue you and help find a way to make it happen. I can imagine how easy it might be to feel anxious and/or uncertain about what could happen after you submit your application, not knowing if you'll be accepted into a top-tier school. Yes, they'll take your temporary residence into consideration. However, top-tier schools will take everything into consideration because they want students who have demonstrated a strong record of academic and personal growth and a great potential for further success in a college setting. If you look at what you can control (like the things I just mentioned) and show every school that you've got what it takes to succeed at the next level of education, it will be in your favor.

Best of luck!