Tanner C

I share the same sentiments as you. Seems like the mother is responsible enough to maintain her status but neglected to file for her children for 20 years. It is not a drastically difficult process to do.
 
Definitely more to the story.

Well - for the travel I suppose she'd need a valid travel document as well... which maybe she doesn't or would need to obtain from a Canadian consulate.
Let us know how things turn out!

Nope, just marry and file i130/aos package... she would be an LPR in about a year and if you file for AP/EAD with the aos then she be able to legally work and travel during that processing within 3-4 months of filing. 
Hah! 

further steps: get a prenup and a heavy load dishwasher.
 
best of luck!

The mother doesn't seem to be the responsible type. She also doesn't seem to have much money.. probably the $2000+ fees for the 2 children that hampered that? 
Why suspicious?

yes, until her second birthday

I say: go ahead and get married.
 
If guys don't make mistakes at age 21, when do you when them to make mistakes?

Life is full of tough decisions. Sometimes you just have to roll with it. Ofc I get that it's a big decision at this point in time- it shold be. Too mny ppl take marriage way to lightly. 
 
And yes - you should def clarify the circumstances with the mom.

I get your point on that, I suppose us both being married could definitely help in the case of money. We just aren't sure at our age is all. I mean, I'm 21; a full time student trying to start my career in I.T. and working full time at a warehouse.. Just trying to get life in order before making such a big commitment ya know. A tough decision.