| Oreos&Milk,
AFAIK it's one year of physical presence + indicators, for everyone. If you're under some age then it will require your dad meeting residency requirements including physical presence. I'll just echo some things people have said here. You and your dad should do voter's registration, car and driver registration, resident taxes, ASAP. These are your "indicators" and will start the clock definitively rolling. Also, do not take advantage of resident tuition outside of the California after you have established your residence here. Keep records, as you'll probably have to prove your residency a few times over the next few years. Lease agreements and California employment are proof of physical presence, but you need the indicators to show that your intent is to stay here. Likewise for your father, it hinges on him too.
Also, one thing regarding attending an OOS school with the intent to transfer. If you feel you can manage it, it would be better to take classes online from a CCC. The reason is guaranteed transferability. Do IGETC classes before you get to Cali, and major classes once you're here. The advantage is that you'll know exactly how each of your classes will transfer, rather than having to guess. But, of course, you should only try this if you have the discipline to do online coursework; many don't.
Hope this helps,
Joe |