US Immigration from Vietnam

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!

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