Thanks all for your comments. I did not move to Cal with my family in last July, because it took a while for me to find an employment in Cal. Finally I found and joined with my family but only this year March. My wife, along with my daughter, continuously lived in Cal and, of course, has been paying the rent and utilities. There is no cheating in there. For all practical purposes our intention was to live in Cal from now. The complication part is my wife not doing any work last year, and, so, not paying the Cal taxes. I can call UC Berkely and ask them directly, but just wanted to know if anyone had gone through a similar situation or has some useful info so that I can make my case stronger.