Green Card replacement should be done immediately if it was lost, stolen, mutilated, destroyed, becomes illegible or if it contains outdated or incomplete information. You should also download the Green Card Replacement Guide to learn how to remove the “Conditional Residence.” You may have a "Conditional Green Card" if your Green Card was issued less than 2 years ago since conditional residence Green Cards are only valid for two years. The USCIS may start removal proceedings (also known as deportation) for individuals holding expired conditional Green Cards. They are considered “Out of Status.” You will benefit from the filing instructions on how to remove the conditional residence and apply for an unconditional and permanent Green Card in the Green Card Replacement Application Guide.