If I am Canadian and get an American woman pregnant, can I move to the US to be with my child if I am not a skilled worker?

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If I am Canadian and get an American woman pregnant, can I move to the US to be with my child if I am not a skilled worker?

Asked on July 8, 2015 under Immigration Law, Massachusetts

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SB Member California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 8 years ago | Contributor

NO, you cannot simply move to the US just because you are expecting a child with this woman.� If she marries you, she can then petition you for an immigrant visa and then you can enter the US to live and work here.� The process takes about 1 year.


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