A conditional green card is a 2-year permanent resident status issued to individuals who obtained residency through a marriage that was less than two years old at the time of approval. To remain a lawful permanent resident, you must file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, within the 90-day window before your card expires. USCIS will evaluate whether the marriage was entered into in good faith.

A conditional green card is a temporary green card valid for 2 years that’s given when you’ve been married for less than 2 years. Before it expires, you must apply to remove the conditions by showing that your marriage is real, not just for immigration. If you don’t apply on time or don’t provide enough proof, you could lose your legal status and face deportation.

To remove the conditions, you typically file Form I-751 jointly with your spouse and include evidence of a bona fide marriage such as joint tax returns, lease agreements, bank accounts, and family photos. If you’re divorced, widowed, or in an abusive relationship, you may file for a waiver and still qualify to remove conditions. It's critical to file on time and provide detailed, credible evidence to avoid denial or referral to removal proceedings.