Obtaining a spouse visa to the U.S. based on a marriage in either Japan or Korea requires that the marriage was lawfully entered into pursuant to the laws of Japan or the Republic of Korea through the filing of the required notification with the Ward Registrar and the parties: (1) Were physically present together at [...]
For the purpose of obtaining an immigrant spouse visa to the U.S., a proxy marriage that has been subsequently consummated is deemed to have been valid as of the date of the proxy marriage ceremony. Proxy marriages consummated before the proxy ceremony are not recognized as valid for purposes of obtaining a spouse visa to [...]