6 months
One way to lose California residency is to establish residency in another state. You can also lose residency by maintaining a residence in another nation.
You move to California and establish residency there.
The registry is open to both same-sex and opposite sex couples. There is no residency requirement.
You don't. Your citizenship is with the United States so it is good in all 50 states. To change residency all you need to do is move. To have permanent residency in a state requires living in the state for 6 months. In California this means you get the state residency fees at a university or college instead of paying out of state fees. Your utility bills can establish residency for you and as a California resident you get other advantages, but whatever you earn means California taxes too.
Yes, you can use a foreign driver's license in California as long as it is valid and you are a tourist or a temporary visitor. However, if you become a California resident, you must apply for a California driver's license within 10 days of establishing residency.
No.
Pharmacy Residency is optional and generally lasts 12 months
A General Surgical Residency is on an average of about 5 years.
Depending on your current residency location and you economic situation, it can take a long time. If you are already in the US without legal residency, it may not be possible. Consult an immigration lawyer or aid group.
It generally takes a year. Definitely for school you need to be here a year. Which includes filing taxes for Ca. Getting a Driver's license and so on.
If they have establish residency in Mexico, California no longer has jurisdiction and it needs to be transferred.
No, it is not legal for a tourist to purchase a gun in California. Only residents with a valid California ID and proof of residency can legally buy a firearm in the state.