If you are an immediate relative of a US citizen, you can become a lawful permanent resident (get a Green Card) based on your family relationship. You must file an I-130 form (Petition for Alien Relative) along with two passport-time pictures of the spouse and filled-out Form I-130A for the spouse.Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative is the first form you must file to start the marriage-based green card application process. Find out how to get, renew, or replace a Green Card and become a permanent resident. Apply for an immigrant visa. The first requirement for getting a marriage visa is that you need to be legally married. Living together isn't enough to qualify. First, the USCIS must approve an immigrant visa petition, I-130 Petition for Alien Relative for you. For family-based immigration visas, contact the attorney at Vicki Anderson Immigration Law in Burnsville, Minnesota. If you are a conditional resident or permanent resident, you can file an application to replace or renew your resident card.