Bringing your Husband or Wife to Live in the United States as Permanent Residents as a Green Card Holder, you must be either a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

For a U.S. Citizen:

Suppose your wife or husband is Inside the United States (through lawful admission or parole). In that case, you need to apply with Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence, and Adjust status, at the same time. If your wife or husband is outside the United States, you need to apply with Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. When the form I-130 is approved, and a visa is available, it will be sent for consular processing, and the consulate or embassy will provide notification and processing information.

For a Resident Permanent (Green Card Holder):

If your wife or husband is Inside the United States (through lawful admission or parole), you need to apply with Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Then, after a visa number becomes available, apply to adjust status to permanent residency using Form I-485. 

NOTE: Unless the beneficiary (your spouse) had an immigrant, visa petition, or labor certification pending before April 30, 2001, the beneficiary must have continuously maintained lawful status in the United States to adjust status.

If your wife or husband is outside the United States, you need to apply with Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. When the form I-130 is approved, and a visa is available, it will be sent for consular processing, and the consulate or embassy will provide notification and processing information.

If you are a member of the U.S. military, special conditions may apply to your case.