Should I apply for permanent residency to another state?

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Hi everyone!

I am sorry if there's another thread to answer this question, but I was hoping to get some insight and advice from anyone that has gone through a similar situation?

I am a new grad and have secured a nursing position in another state. I am thinking about getting 2-3 years of experience in the second state and move back to my original state. I am wondering if it is a smart idea to apply for permanent residency in the second state, apply for a driver's license there and what not? If so does anyone know what the process of applying for permanent residency is like?

Thank you in advance for sharing any input!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

I thought if you was moving for a few years then you have to change your residency which also involved changing driving license etc?

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

I've really never heard of the term 'permanent residency,' let alone having to apply for it. But yes, if you live in a state for 2-3 years, you will need to establish residency: driver's license, license plates, pay state taxes, etc.

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You will automatically be a "permanent resident" of whatever state you're physically living in unless you are maintaining a residence in another state (own property, pay taxes, etc.) Will you be maintaining a residence in your original state?

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Thanks everyone for the input.

Maybe I am using the wrong term? For example, if a student moved to a different state to attend college they would not have to apply for a driver's license, etc. and would have to pay out of state tuition because they're permanent residency is in their original state. That is what I was wondering if it is a good idea to plan to apply for a DL and car plate even if I am planning to move back to my original state anyway ... especially because I am still attending a distance nursing program in my original state?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

School is very different so I see why you are confused.

If moving for a job you become a resident of your new state. You buy/rent a new residence, then apply for utilities, drivers license, insurance. When not a student and do not maintain a home in another state (such as what travel nurses do) you change your state of residence. You have ~30 days to apply for a drivers license once you move regardless if you are returning to your original state

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Thanks everyone for the input.

Maybe I am using the wrong term? For example, if a student moved to a different state to attend college they would not have to apply for a driver's license, etc. and would have to pay out of state tuition because they're permanent residency is in their original state.

That would be true if a student moved from her/his parents' home to attend school in another state, and is still technically living in her/his parents' home in the original state. If an adult moves to another state, to attend school or for any other reason, and isn't maintaining a permanent home in the previous state, that person is automatically a resident of the "new" state.

You say you're planning on returning to your original state -- are you maintaining a home in your original state to which you're going to return, or have you moved to the new state and are just planning to find a new home in your original state at some point in the future?

Some states that have v. popular state university systems have established a period of time you have to live there before a new resident of the state is considered a permanent resident for in-state tuition purposes.

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