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I received the instructions or as they call it “invitation letter” because I emailed the embassy asking why I haven’t received it, they emailed it to my fiancé the next day. Smh lol 

Thank you for his response it helped ease my mind a little bit. If anything the Armenian military is the oppressed, and the victim of war crimes including white phosphorus. They are essentially defenseless and it’s a crisis. I can’t wait to get him away from here. 

Thank you for his response it helped ease my mind a little bit. If anything the Armenian military is the oppressed, and the victim of war crimes including white phosphorus. They are essentially defenseless and it’s a crisis. I can’t wait to get him away from here. 

I don't see why its an issue, or requires a lawyer.
 
There are questions both at visa and citizenship stage where you're asked about military training you've had in the past, training with weapons, whether you've been in military or police etc. As with all question USCIS asks, answer them truthfully. There is no prohibition on people who have served in foreign militaries immigrating to the USA. Its only a problem where there has been involved in oppression, war crimes etc.

I don't know why you would worry about it at the filing stage.  If you submit all the required documents, let USCIS do the processing and send you the RFE if needed.  Nobody has any way of knowing what flags may come up on him when he goes for his actual visa interview, but there is no need to worry about that at the I-129F filing stage. I wouldn't let a lawyer scare you into an unnecessary $4,500 expense.  

Only thing I can think of is with the DS-160 military and weapons answers, when you check "yes" and they ask for an explanation in the box. You're right, though, it might be too little for a lawyer to bother with. It's a pretty small section of the form.
 
Since they've already done a DS-160 before for the tourist visa, at least they know what to expect. I think a long AP is the more likely outcome and obviously lawyers are no help there. I don't think they would deny someone merely for foreign military service, fighting in a war/conflict against the US more likely, but it seems like foreign military service is only an issue with dual citizens, not immigrants/GC holders per say. If he has special training, better to disclose as much of it as possible as it'll all be looked at in AP no doubt.

With all your concerns, I still think the CR1 is the best way forward. Especially as you're already in Armenia and will be there until mid February. 
Maybe the other more knowledgeable members can chime in, but I think not having a large wedding isn't a big deal especially as you have a good reason (level 4 restrictions). 
 
 
 

Yes both him and I are Armenian and unfortunately a lot of people either overstay their tourist visas (never come back) or pay upwards of $20,000 to arrange a fake marriage/engagement and divorce as soon as possible once they arrive in the US. Everyone wants to get out of here, because the political climate is unstable and there is very little opportunity for a better life. 
 
We filled out a ds160 before for a tourist visa  a few months back but the embassy here is not processing those anytime soon, so we never paid the fee or scheduled an interview for that submission. I don’t even remember the questions or answers ugh. 
 
anyway, your answers have been extremely helpful and I really appreciate the time you’ve taken to write such detailed responses. I guess I’m in for a long ride with this lol 😕

Thanks for the response, I do know all about his background, his hobbies, his parents, and I know that he’s not a member of any organization. I’m currently in Armenia as well and we’re together all the time. 

Thanks for the response, I do know all about his background, his hobbies, his parents, and I know that he’s not a member of any organization. I’m currently in Armenia as well and we’re together all the time. 

I’m sorry to hear that :( Did you disclose that charge on your I—129f and provide the official court disposition?