Conditional Permanent Residence

A type of permanent residence granted for a two-year period to the foreign national spouse of a U.S. citizen, if the marriage is less than two years' duration at the time of the permanent residence interview. Shortly before the end of the two-year Conditional Permanent Residence period, the couple will normally need to jointly petition to remove the conditions. Once the conditions are removed, the foreign national spouse is awarded unconditional permanent residence status.