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 may also be able to apply for a Green Card if you have refugee or asylee status or if you've been the victim of human trafficking, abuse, or another crime.If you are a US citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor a family member for a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). 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. Every marriage-based green card application begins with a sponsor submitting a visa petition, generally the U.S. citizen or LPR spouse. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative is the first form you must file to start the marriage-based green card application process. You'll need to complete several forms and provide supporting documents. The two primary forms for the fiancé visa include the I-129F and DS-160. To apply for Permanent residency through marriage with an American citizen, you will need to fill out a Green Card through Marriage Application. Apply for a Green Card from outside the US through a US Department of State consulate.