A conditional marriage-based green card is a temporary green card issued to spouses who have been married for less than two years at the time their application is approved. This conditional green card is valid for two years and is intended to ensure that the marriage is genuine and not just for immigration benefits. Before the two-year period ends, you and your spouse must jointly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, to prove that your marriage is still valid and to obtain a permanent green card.
Removing conditions is an important step that transforms your temporary residency into a permanent one, allowing you to live and work in the U.S. without further time limits.
