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.Your U.S. spouse must complete Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) for you and each of your children. To begin with, both spouses will need to complete and submit Form I-751 (officially called the "Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence"). Two petitions are required: Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130, and Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F. Your spouse who has permanent resident status is the "sponsor" or "petitioner. " You, the foreign national, are the "applicant" or "beneficiary.". Once married, the permanent resident can petition the spouse for a marriage green card. Learn about the Diversity Visa Lottery and other ways to apply for an immigrant visa. The first step in the process of applying for a marriagebased green card is completing Form I130: Petition for Alien Relative.