A legal resident alien who marries an alien without legal status can file petition for that spouse. Such petition is under the family second "F-2A" preference category. The current processing time for petitions in that category is about 2 and half years [30 months]. In your case, a visa for your intended spouse will become available long after her current B-2 visa has expired. And if she remains in United States beyond the expiry of her B-2 visa, [6 months], she will fall out of status. When her petition becomes available, she may be unable to adjust status [green card]. Unlike US citizen spouses, wifes of green card holders must remain in status if they wish to adjust status in United States. Because, you only recently became an LPR, it is unlikely you will be eligible for naturalization for by the time your intended spouse' petition becomes current. ( and even for about 2 years after that). You should consult with an experienced immigration lawyer to discuss in more in-depth detail various alternative ideas for your spouse that may allow her to obtain a green card more quickly or advise how she may remain legally in the US while she waits for her petition to become current.
Answered on Feb 11th, 2013 at 6:27 PM