Two petitions are required: Petition for Alien Relative, Form I-130, and Petition for Alien Fiancé(e), Form I-129F. 1. If you are filing for your spouse, he or she must complete and sign Form I-130A, Supplemental Information for.Pay the required fees. Use this application guide if you wish to apply for a temporary resident visa from outside Canada. The CR1 spouse visa is valid for 2 years while the IR1 visa is valid for 10 years. If you are a US citizen or permanent resident, you may be able to sponsor a family member for a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). To begin with, both spouses will need to complete and submit Form I-751 (officially called the "Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence"). 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. When you receive the AOR for your spousal sponsorship application, your spouse or partner can apply for a visitor visa. If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, find out if you can sponsor a family member for a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).