Where you file your Form I485 depends on your eligibility category. Review the information below to see where you should file your application.The foreign spouse will need to complete a medical exam, consular interview, and receive criminal record clearance prior to a marriage visa being issued. The marriage green card application process requires that you fill out and submit certain forms. Under INA 201(b) the U.S. Citizen's spouse, parent or child (under 21) is considered an Immediate Relative, and as such NO preference quota is required. Our online service provides step-by-step Form I-130 instructions so that you can fill out the petition in just a few minutes. These documents may include birth certificates, marriage certificates, and proof of your U.S. citizenship or lawful permanent resident status. The first step is to file Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, with USCIS. Upon completing either immigration procedure, the sponsored family member will receive their green card and become a lawful permanent resident. As a permanent US resident or green card holder, you can petition for a spouse or an unmarried child to obtain permanent resident status here.