If you’re the spouse or eligible child of a US citizen or LPR and already living in the country, an immigrant visa could be immediately available as a family preference immigrant. However, you must meet other requirements to complete Form I-485 (Application to Adjust Status or Register Permanent Residence).

The Application enables you to apply for a green card without leaving the country. You can file Form I-485:

1. Simultaneously with Form I-130, a petition for Alien Relative filed on your behalf

2. While I-130 is pending

3. After the approval of Form, I-130, as long as the USCIS hasn’t terminated or revoked it.