I understand, the reason being is my partner is unemployed at the moment. she is looking for work and she doesn't really have much of a family especially not supportive ones so we wouldnt be able to lean on any of those.
Also regarding if we were to take the CR1 route, would we need to get married in person in the states or are virtual weddings acceptable? we only get to see each other twice a year due to finances so just trying to work out what is best/easiest/quickest