<p>How long does it usually take before I find out whether I'm classified as resident or not?
Also just because I'm paranoid, if I'm 18 and I've lived in CA for 8 years with my mom, who's a CA resident, I am likely to be a classified as a resident as well, right? Even though my dad is a nonresident who lives overseas.</p>
<p>Generally if you have a high school record where you attended a local school for all four years and had a california home address all that time, you will find that the residency issue works out okay, but the complication may have something to do with your father - if he lists you as dependent or your mother does NOT list you as a dependent - that might imply that your residence may be with your dad.</p>