Looking for answers

[bakkhr 0]

Hey Everyone

I'm totally new to the site and to the immigration process. I am currently 5 months pregnant and Canadian. I live in a border town and my American boyfriend lives 40 mins from me. I am anxious to start my life in the u.s with him but I am not sure what the best way to go about it would be. I am due to have our baby in late October and don't want to be alone without him in Canada. I've heard that the process may be quicker if I go to the U.S get married and apply for my green card from within the U.S instead of from Canada. My other problem is that I read if I apply for the Permanent Residency and travel back to Canada to visit family or see a doctor my application may be considered abandoned. So confused. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

[Boiler 46,057]

Your BF can sponsor you as a Fiancee or you can get married and he can sponsor you as a Spouse.

Neither would be completed by October.

I would read the guides and decide which is the better bet for your situation.

[Ontarkie 14,444]

~~Moved to What Visa Do I Need, from Introductions - As the OP is trying to figure out the different process and steps~~

[NikLR 13,232]

Also to note, once you move to the USA as either a fiancee or spouse (K1 or CR1) you are no longer eligible for health care in Canada as you are no longer a resident of a province.

As Boiler suggested, please read the guides and decide which is best for you and your boyfriend. Keep in mind the complete cost of fees.

If the child is born in Canada, (which is your best option cost wise) then a CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) can be done and the child can have a US passport.

[NikLR 13,232]

I've heard that the process may be quicker if I go to the U.S get married and apply for my green card from within the U.S instead of from Canada.

This is illegal. To intend to immigrate to the USA without an appropriate visa is called visa fraud. If the CBP feel you are trying to immigrate, they will deny you entry. If you lie to the CBP about your intentions it's called misrepresentation and can lead to a lifetime ban.

Stick to the legal methods.

Edited June 15, 2015 by NLR

[bigdog 376]

It is an individual thing, look at the time lines and your circumstances. We did K1 and in retro probably should have gotten married and saved a step. Good Luck.