Hello all,
I am a U.S. citizen, and my fianc e is Vietnamese, currently residing in Vietnam.
I am deployed overseas and will not return until early to mid-2026. We plan to marry in early July via the Utah online marriage service and file the CR1 petition right after. I understand the process can take quite a while. After deployment, I plan to go to Vietnam for a family wedding celebration and hope to bring her back with me soon after.
My questions:
1. Will an online marriage through Utah be recognized for a CR1 visa?
2. What is the current average processing time for a CR1 visa for a Vietnamese spouse?
3. We do not have many photos together. What is the minimum recommended for proof of relationship?
4. Do we need shared property or a joint bank account for additional proof?
5. Is there anything I might be missing or should prepare for?
6. Does my military status help or hurt in this process?
Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!