Help with green card applications for permanent residency from immigration attorneys at U.S. Law Center in Riverside County. The process to get a green card through marriage requires your attorney to fill out and file the appropriate forms with the government.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. The processing time for a spouse of a US citizen is generally faster compared to a green card holder, often taking about 12 to 18 months versus up to 4 years. How to Apply for a Family-Based Green Card? To get a green card in California, you will need to go through an immigration process called an adjustment of status. Your attorney can fill out and file all the forms you need to apply for a green card, as well as give you the guidance you need for your interview. We handle immigration matters in Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Ana, San Jose and San Bernardino, throughout Southern California and nationwide. You can file i130 online, making sure to fill in the adjustment of status option in the United States and leaving the consular processing part blank. Our Los Angeles and Orange County California Green Card Attorneys handle applications for lawful permanent residency in the US, known as green cards.