<p>To the op – are you both either American citizens or current holders of a green card (the latter is unlikely because your green card lapses if you live/work in a different country for more than six months.)</p>
<p>And does you mother have a job wherein she can transfer to Michigan? These two issues will affect the advice we would give you.</p>
<p>Either way, it will be obvious from your school records where you live at the time of applying and you will be admitted as an international student regardless – unless you waited to apply once you’re living here.</p>