,i #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,h4 ,r4 #f ,,in ,,the ,,house ,,of ,,representatives ,march #ab1 #bjai,ms4 ,roybal-,allard 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,velzquez1 ,ms4 ,clarke of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,aguilar1 ,ms4 ,barragn1 ,mr4 ,carbajal1 ,mr4 ,crdenas1 ,mr4 ,castro of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,cisneros1 ,mr4 ,correa1 ,mr4 ,costa1 ,ms4 ,escobar1 ,mr4 ,espaillat1 ,mr4 ,gallego1 ,mr4 ,garca of ,illinois1 ,ms4 ,garcia of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,gomez1 ,mr4 ,gonzalez of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,grijalva1 ,mr4 ,levin of ,california1 ,mr4 ,lujn1 ,ms4 ,mucarsel-,powell1 ,mrs4 ,napolitano1 ,ms4 ,ocasio-,cortez1 ,mr4 ,ruiz1 ,mr4 ,sablan1 ,mr4 ,san ,nicolas1 ,ms4 ,snchez1 ,mr4 ,serrano1 ,mr4 ,sires1 ,mr4 ,soto1 ,ms4 ,torres ,small of ,new ,mexico1 ,mrs4 ,torres of ,california1 ,mrs4 ,trahan1 ,mr4 ,vargas1 ,mr4 ,vela1 ,ms4 ,adams1 ,mr4 ,allred1 ,ms4 ,bass1 ,mr4 ,bera1 ,mr4 ,beyer1 ,mr4 ,blumenauer1 ,ms4 ,blunt ,rochester1 ,ms4 ,bonamici1 ,mr4 ,brendan ,f4 ,boyle of ,pennsylvania1 ,mr4 ,brown of ,maryland1 ,ms4 ,brownley of ,california1 ,mrs4 ,bustos1 ,mr4 ,butterfield1 ,mr4 ,carson of ,indiana1 ,mr4 ,casten of ,illinois1 ,ms4 ,castor of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,judy ,chu of ,california1 ,mr4 ,cicilline1 ,ms4 ,clark of ,massachusetts1 ,mr4 ,clay1 ,mr4 ,cleaver1 ,mr4 ,clyburn1 ,mr4 ,cohen1 ,mr4 ,connolly1 ,mr4 ,cooper1 ,mr4 ,courtney1 ,mr4 ,cox of ,california1 ,mr4 ,crist1 ,mr4 ,crow1 ,mr4 ,cummings1 ,mr4 ,danny ,k4 ,davis of ,illinois1 ,mrs4 ,davis of ,california1 ,ms4 ,dean1 ,mr4 ,de,fazio1 ,ms4 ,de,gette1 ,ms4 ,de,lauro1 ,ms4 ,del,bene1 ,mr4 ,delgado1 ,mrs4 ,demings1 ,mr4 ,de,saulnier1 ,mr4 ,deutch1 ,mrs4 ,dingell1 ,mr4 ,doggett1 ,mr4 ,michael ,f4 ,doyle of ,pennsylvania1 ,mr4 ,engel1 ,ms4 ,eshoo1 ,mr4 ,evans1 ,mrs4 ,fletcher1 ,ms4 ,frankel1 ,ms4 ,fudge1 ,ms4 ,gabbard1 ,mr4 ,garamendi1 ,mr4 ,green of ,texas1 ,ms4 ,haaland1 ,mr4 ,harder of ,california1 ,mr4 ,hastings1 ,mrs4 ,hayes1 ,mr4 ,heck1 ,mr4 ,higgins of ,new ,york1 ,ms4 ,hill of ,california1 ,mr4 ,himes1 ,mr4 ,horsford1 ,ms4 ,houlahan1 ,mr4 ,hoyer1 ,mr4 ,huffman1 ,ms4 ,jackson ,lee1 ,ms4 ,jayapal1 ,mr4 ,jeffries1 ,ms4 ,johnson of ,texas1 ,mr4 ,johnson of ,georgia1 ,mr4 ,keating1 ,ms4 ,kelly of ,illinois1 ,mr4 ,kennedy1 ,mr4 ,khanna1 ,mr4 ,kildee1 ,mr4 ,kilmer1 ,mr4 ,kim1 ,mr4 ,kind1 ,mrs4 ,kirkpatrick1 ,mr4 ,krishnamoorthi1 ,ms4 ,kuster of ,new ,hampshire1 ,mr4 ,langevin1 ,mr4 ,larsen of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,larson of ,connecticut1 ,mrs4 ,lawrence1 ,mr4 ,lawson of ,florida1 ,ms4 ,lee of ,california1 ,mrs4 ,lee of ,nevada1 ,mr4 ,levin of ,michigan1 ,mr4 ,lewis1 ,mr4 ,ted ,lieu of ,california1 ,mr4 ,lipinski1 ,ms4 ,lofgren1 ,mr4 ,lowenthal1 ,mrs4 ,lowey1 ,mrs4 ,luria1 ,mr4 ,malinowski1 ,mrs4 ,carolyn ,b4 ,maloney of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,sean ,patrick ,maloney of ,new ,york1 ,ms4 ,matsui1 ,ms4 ,mc,collum1 ,mr4 ,mc,eachin1 ,mr4 ,mc,govern1 ,mr4 ,mc,nerney1 ,mr4 ,meeks1 ,ms4 ,meng1 ,ms4 ,moore1 ,mr4 ,moulton1 ,mr4 ,nadler1 ,mr4 ,neal1 ,mr4 ,neguse1 ,mr4 ,norcross1 ,ms4 ,norton1 ,mr4 ,o',halleran1 ,ms4 ,omar1 ,mr4 ,pallone1 ,mr4 ,panetta1 ,mr4 ,pappas1 ,mr4 ,pascrell1 ,mr4 ,payne1 ,ms4 ,pelosi1 ,mr4 ,perlmutter1 ,mr4 ,peters1 ,ms4 ,pingree1 ,ms4 ,plaskett1 ,mr4 ,pocan1 ,ms4 ,pressley1 ,mr4 ,price of ,north ,carolina1 ,mr4 ,quigley1 ,mr4 ,raskin1 ,miss ,rice of ,new ,york1 ,mr4 ,richmond1 ,mr4 ,rouda1 ,mr4 ,ruppersberger1 ,mr4 ,rush1 ,mr4 ,sarbanes1 ,ms4 ,scanlon1 ,ms4 ,schakowsky1 ,mr4 ,schiff1 ,mr4 ,schneider1 ,mr4 ,schrader1 ,ms4 ,schrier1 ,mr4 ,scott of ,virginia1 ,ms4 ,sewell of ,alabama1 ,ms4 ,shalala1 ,mr4 ,sherman1 ,mr4 ,smith of ,washington1 ,mr4 ,stanton1 ,mr4 ,suozzi1 ,mr4 ,swalwell of ,california1 ,mr4 ,takano1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,mississippi1 ,mr4 ,thompson of ,california1 ,ms4 ,titus1 ,ms4 ,tlaib1 ,mr4 ,tonko1 ,mr4 ,trone1 ,ms4 ,underwood1 ,mr4 ,veasey1 ,ms4 ,wasserman ,schultz1 ,ms4 ,waters1 ,mrs4 ,watson ,coleman1 ,mr4 ,welch1 ,ms4 ,wexton1 ,ms4 ,wild1 ,ms4 ,wilson of ,florida1 ,mr4 ,yarmuth1 and ,mr4 ,cuellar7 introduced the following bill2 which was referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and in addition to the ,committee on ,education and ,labor1 for a period to be subsequently determined by the ,speaker1 in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain aliens1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,american ,dream and ,promise ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,table of contents ,the table of contents of this ,act is as follows3 ,sec4 #a4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #b4 ,table of contents4 ,title ,i--,dream ,act of #bjai ,sec4 #aja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #ajb4 ,permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the ,united ,states as children4 ,sec4 #ajc4 ,terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis4 ,sec4 #ajd4 ,return to previous immigration status4 ,sec4 #aje4 ,removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status4 ,sec4 #ajf4 ,restoration of ,state option to determine residency for purposes of higher education benefits4 ,title ,,ii--,american ,promise ,act of #bjai ,sec4 #bja4 ,short title4 ,sec4 #bjb4 ,adjustment of status for certain nationals of certain countries designated for temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure4 ,sec4 #bjc4 ,reporting requirements regarding future discontinued eligibility of aliens from countries currently listed under temporary protected status4 ,sec4 #bjd4 ,waiver of certain language requirements4 ,sec4 #bje4 ,clarification of inspection and admission under temporary protected status4 ,title ,,iii--,general ,provisions ,sec4 #cja4 ,definitions4 ,sec4 #cjb4 ,limitation on removal2 application and fee exemption2 waiver of grounds for inadmissibility and other conditions on eligible individuals4 ,sec4 #cjc4 ,determination of continuous presence4 ,sec4 #cjd4 ,exemption from numerical limitations4 ,sec4 #cje4 ,availability of administrative and judicial review4 ,sec4 #cjf4 ,documentation requirements4 ,sec4 #cjg4 ,rule making4 ,sec4 #cjh4 ,confidentiality of information4 ,sec4 #cji4 ,grant program to assist eligible applicants4 ,sec4 #caj4 ,provisions affecting eligibility for adjustment of status4 ,i ,dream ,act of #bjai #aja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,dream ,act of #bjai4 #ajb4 ,permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain long-term residents who entered the ,united ,states as children 7a7 ,conditional basis for status ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 and except as provided in section #aje7;c77#b71 an alien shall be considered1 at the time of obtaining the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section1 to have obtained such status on a conditional basis subject to the provisions of this title4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general shall cancel the removal of1 and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b71 an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the ,united ,states if-- 7,a7 the alien has been continuously physically present in the ,united ,states since the date that is #d years before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7,b7 the alien was younger than #ah years of age on the date on which the alien initially entered the ,united ,states2 7,c7 subject to sections #cja7;b7 and #cjb7;d71 the alien-- 7i7 is not inadmissible under paragraph 7#b71 7#c71 7#f77;,e71 7#f77;,g71 7#h71 7#aj77;,a71 7#aj77;,c71 7#aj77;,d71 or 7#aj77;,e7 of section #bab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a772 7ii7 has not ordered1 incited1 assisted1 or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race1 religion1 nationality1 membership in a particular social group1 or political opinion2 and 7iii7 excluding any offense under ,state law for which an essential element is the alien's immigration status1 and any minor traffic offense1 has not been convicted of-- 7,i7 any offense under ,federal or ,state law that is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than #a year2 7,,ii7 #c or more offenses under ,federal or ,state law for which the alien was convicted on different dates for each of the #c offenses and imprisoned for an aggregate of #ij days or more2 or 7,,iii7 a crime of domestic violence1 unless-- 7aa7 the alien demonstrates that such crime is related to the alien having been-- 7,,aa7 a victim of domestic violence1 sexual assault1 stalking1 child abuse or neglect1 abuse or neglect in later life1 or human trafficking2 7,,bb7 battered or subjected to extreme cruelty2 or 7,,cc7 a victim of criminal activity described in section #aja7;a77#ae77,u77iii7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ae77,u77iii772 or 7bb7 the ,secretary1 in the discretion of the ,secretary1 waives this subclause for humanitarian purposes1 for family unity1 or because the waiver is otherwise in the public interest2 and 7,d7 the alien-- 7i7 has been admitted to an institution of higher education2 7ii7 in the ,united ,states1 has-- 7,i7 earned a high school diploma or a commensurate alternative award from a public or private high school2 7,,ii7 obtained the ,general ,education ,development credential2 7,,iii7 obtained a high school equivalency diploma recognized under ,state law2 or 7,,iv7 obtained a recognized postsecondary credential2 or 7iii7 is enrolled in secondary school or in an education program assisting students in-- 7,i7 obtaining a regular high school diploma or its recognized equivalent under ,state law2 7,,ii7 passing the ,general ,education ,development test1 a high school equivalence diploma examination1 or other similar ,state-authorized exam2 7,,iii7 obtaining a certificate or credential from an area career and technical education school providing education at the secondary level2 or 7,,iv7 obtaining a recognized postsecondary credential4 7#b7 ,,daca recipients ,the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general shall cancel the removal of1 and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b71 an alien who-- 7,a7 was granted ,,daca1 unless the alien has become ineligible for ,,daca renewal2 or 7,b7 was never granted ,,daca1 but would have been eligible for such a grant pursuant to the terms of the ,deferred ,action for ,childhood ,arrivals policy announced by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on ,june #ae1 #bjab1 in place before it was rescinded on ,sept4 #e1 #bjag4 7#c7 ,application fee ,the ,secretary may1 subject to an exemption under section #cjb7;c71 require an alien applying under this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application but does not exceed #die4jj4 7#d7 ,submission of biometric and biographic data ,the ,secretary may not grant an alien permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section unless the alien submits biometric and biographic data1 in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary shall provide an alternative procedure for aliens who are unable to provide such biometric or biographic data because of a physical impairment4 7#e7 ,background checks 7,a7 ,requirement for background checks ,the ,secretary shall utilize biometric1 biographic1 and other data that the ,secretary determines appropriate-- 7i7 to conduct security and law enforcement background checks of an alien seeking permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section2 and 7ii7 to determine whether there is any criminal1 national security1 or other factor that would render the alien ineligible for such status4 7,b7 ,completion of background checks ,the security and law enforcement background checks of an alien required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be completed1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 before the date on which the ,secretary grants such alien permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section4 7#f7 ,military selective service ,an alien applying for permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b71 shall establish that the alien has registered under the ,military ,selective ,service ,act 7#ej ,u4,s4,c4 #chja et seq471 if the alien is subject to registration under such ,act4 7#g7 ,crime of domestic violence defined ,for purposes of paragraph 7#a77;,c77iii77,,iii71 the term crime of domestic violence means any offense that has as an element the use1 attempted use1 or threatened use of physical force against a person committed by a current or former spouse of the person1 by an individual with whom the person shares a child in common1 by an individual who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with the person as a spouse1 by an individual similarly situated to a spouse of the person under the domestic or family violence laws of the jurisdiction where the offense occurs1 or by any other individual against a person who is protected from that individual's acts under the domestic or family violence laws of the ,united ,states or any ,state1 ,indian tribal government1 or unit of local government4 7c7 ,limitation on removal of certain alien minors2 treatment of certain removed or departed aliens 7#a7 ,certain alien minors 7,a7 ,stay of removal ,the ,attorney ,general shall stay the removal proceedings of an alien who meets all the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a71 subject to sections #cja7;b7 and #cjb7;d71 and is not older than #ah years of age4 7,b7 ,commencement of removal proceedings ,the ,secretary may not commence removal proceedings for an alien described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,lift of stay ,the ,secretary or ,attorney ,general may not lift the stay granted to an alien under subparagraph 7,a7 unless the alien ceases to meet the requirements under such subparagraph4 7#b7 ,eligibility of removed or voluntarily departed aliens ,an alien who was removed or permitted to depart voluntarily from the ,united ,states on or after ,january #bj1 #bjag1 may apply for relief under this section from abroad if-- 7,a7 the alien meets all the requirements under subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a71 subject to sections #cja7;b7 and #cjb7;d72 7,b7 the alien meets the requirements of subsection 7b77#a77;,d7 or was enrolled in an elementary school or secondary school in the ,united ,states during the #fj-;day period before the alien's removal or voluntary departure2 7,c7 the alien was continuously physically present in the ,united ,states for a period of at least #d years2 7,d7 at the time of their removal or voluntary departure1 the alien-- 7i7 had been granted ,,daca1 and was not ineligible for ,,daca renewal2 or 7ii7 had never been granted ,,daca1 but would have been eligible for such a grant pursuant to the terms of the ,deferred ,action for ,childhood ,arrivals policy announced by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on ,june #ae1 #bjab1 in place before it was rescinded on ,sept4 #e1 #bjag2 and 7,e7 the sole reason for their removal or voluntary departure was that the alien was present in the ,united ,states after the expiration of the period of stay authorized by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security or was present in the ,united ,states without being admitted or paroled4 #ajc4 ,terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis 7a7 ,period of status ,permanent resident status on a conditional basis is-- 7#a7 valid for a period of #aj years1 unless such period is extended by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 subject to termination under subsection 7d74 7b7 ,notice of requirements ,at the time an alien obtains permanent resident status on a conditional basis1 the ,secretary shall provide notice to the alien regarding the provisions of this title and the requirements to have the conditional basis of such status removed4 7c7 ,professional1 commercial1 and business licenses ,notwithstanding any other law1 for the purposes of professional1 commercial1 and business licenses1 an alien with permanent status on a conditional basis shall be treated as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 7d7 ,termination of status ,the ,secretary may terminate the permanent resident status on a conditional basis of an alien only if the ,secretary-- 7#a7 determines that the alien ceases to meet the requirements under section #ajb7;b77#a77;,c71 subject to sections #cja7;b7 and #cjb7;d72 and 7#b7 prior to the termination1 provides the alien-- 7,a7 notice of the proposed termination2 and 7,b7 the opportunity for a hearing to provide evidence that the alien meets such requirements or otherwise contest the termination4 #ajd4 ,return to previous immigration status ,an alien whose permanent resident status on a conditional basis expires under section #ajc7;a77#a7 or is terminated under section #ajc7;d71 or whose application under section #ajb is denied1 shall return to the immigration status that the alien had immediately before receiving permanent resident status on a conditional basis or applying under section #ajb1 as appropriate4 #aje4 ,removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status 7a7 ,eligibility for removal of conditional basis 7#a7 ,in general ,subject to paragraph 7#b71 the ,secretary shall remove the conditional basis of an alien's permanent resident status granted under this title and grant the alien status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien-- 7,a7 is described in section #ajb7;b77#a77;,c71 subject to sections #cja7;b7 and #cjb7;d72 7,b7 has not abandoned the alien's residence in the ,united ,states during the period in which the alien has permanent resident status on a conditional basis2 and 7,c7 7i7 has earned a degree from an institution of higher education1 or has completed at least #b years1 in good standing1 of a program in the ,united ,states leading to a bachelor's degree or higher degree or a certificate or credential from an area career and technical education school providing education at the postsecondary level2 7ii7 has served in the ,uniformed ,services for at least #b years and1 if discharged1 received an honorable discharge2 or 7iii7 has been employed for periods totaling at least #c years and at least #ge percent of the time that the alien has had a valid employment authorization1 except that any period during which the alien is not employed while having a valid employment authorization and is enrolled in an institution of higher education1 a secondary school1 or an education program described in section #ajb7;b77#a77;,d77iii71 shall not count toward the time requirements under this clause4 7#b7 ,hardship exception 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall remove the conditional basis of an alien's permanent resident status and grant the alien status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien-- 7i7 satisfies the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 7ii7 demonstrates compelling circumstances for the inability to satisfy the requirements under subparagraph 7,c7 of such paragraph2 and 7iii7 demonstrates that-- 7,i7 the alien has a disability2 7,,ii7 the alien is a full-time caregiver of a minor child2 or 7,,iii7 the removal of the alien from the ,united ,states would result in hardship to the alien or the alien's spouse1 parent1 or child who is a national of the ,united ,states or is lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 7#c7 ,citizenship requirement 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 the conditional basis of an alien's permanent resident status granted under this title may not be removed unless the alien demonstrates that the alien satisfies the requirements under section #cab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adbc7;a774 7,b7 ,exception ,subparagraph 7,a7 shall not apply to an alien who is unable to meet the requirements under such section #cab7;a7 due to disability4 7#d7 ,application fee ,the ,secretary may1 subject to an exemption under section #cjb7;c71 require aliens applying for removal of the conditional basis of an alien's permanent resident status under this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application4 7#e7 ,submission of biometric and biographic data ,the ,secretary may not remove the conditional basis of an alien's permanent resident status unless the alien submits biometric and biographic data1 in accordance with procedures established by the ,secretary4 ,the ,secretary shall provide an alternative procedure for applicants who are unable to provide such biometric data because of a physical impairment4 7#f7 ,background checks 7,a7 ,requirement for background checks ,the ,secretary shall utilize biometric1 biographic1 and other data that the ,secretary determines appropriate-- 7i7 to conduct security and law enforcement background checks of an alien applying for removal of the conditional basis of the alien's permanent resident status2 and 7ii7 to determine whether there is any criminal1 national security1 or other factor that would render the alien ineligible for removal of such conditional basis4 7,b7 ,completion of background checks ,the security and law enforcement background checks of an alien required under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be completed1 to the satisfaction of the ,secretary1 before the date on which the ,secretary removes the conditional basis of the alien's permanent resident status4 7b7 ,treatment for purposes of naturalization 7#a7 ,in general ,for purposes of title ,,iii of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adja et seq471 an alien granted permanent resident status on a conditional basis shall be considered to have been admitted to the ,united ,states1 and be present in the ,united ,states1 as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 7#b7 ,limitation on application for naturalization ,an alien may not apply for naturalization while the alien is in permanent resident status on a conditional basis4 7c7 ,timing of approval of lawful permanent residence status 7#a7 ,in general ,an alien granted lawful permanent residence on a conditional basis under this title may apply to have such conditional basis removed at any time after such alien has met the eligibility requirements set forth in subsection 7a74 7#b7 ,approval with regard to initial applications 7,a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general shall cancel the removal of1 and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence status without conditional basis1 any alien who-- 7i7 subject to the waiver described in section #cjb7;d71 and the provisions on determination of continuous presence in section #cjc1 demonstrates eligibility for lawful permanent residence status on a conditional basis under section #ajb7;b72 and 7ii7 subject to the exceptions described in subsections 7a77#b7 and 7a77#c77;,b7 of this section1 already has fulfilled the requirements of paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#c7 of subsection 7a7 of this section at the time such alien first submits an application for benefits under this title4 7,b7 ,background checks ,paragraphs 7#e7 and 7#f7 of subsection 7a7 of this section shall apply to an alien seeking lawful permanent residence status without conditional basis in an initial application in the same manner as they apply to an alien seeking removal of the conditional basis of an alien's permanent resident status4 ,paragraphs 7#d7 and 7#e7 of section #ajb7;b7 shall not be construed to require the ,secretary to conduct more than one identical security or law enforcement background check on such an alien4 7,c7 ,application fees ,in the case of an alien seeking lawful permanent residence status without conditional basis in an initial application1 the alien shall pay the fee required under subsection 7a77#d77;,a7 of this section1 subject to the exemption allowed under section #cjb7;c71 but shall not be required to pay the application fee under section #ajb7;b77#c74 #ajf4 ,restoration of ,state option to determine residency for purposes of higher education benefits 7a7 ,in general ,section #eje of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #afbc7 is repealed4 7b7 ,effective date ,the repeal under subsection 7a7 shall take effect as if included in the original enactment of the ,illegal ,immigration ,reform and ,immigrant ,responsibility ,act of #aiif 7division ,c of ,public ,law #ajd-bjh2 #aaj ,stat4 #cjji-edf74 7c7 ,limitation of ,federal student assistance ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 an alien who has permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this title shall be eligible only for the following assistance under title ,,iv of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq473 7#a7 ,student loans under parts ,d and ,e of such title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajhg;a et seq4 and #ajhg;aa et seq471 subject to the requirements of such parts4 7#b7 ,federal work-study programs under part ,c of such title ,,iv 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bgea et seq471 subject to the requirements of such part4 7#c7 ,services under such title ,,iv 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajgj et seq471 subject to the requirements for such services4 ,,ii ,american ,promise ,act of #bjai #bja4 ,short title ,this title may be cited as the ,american ,promise ,act of #bjai4 #bjb4 ,adjustment of status for certain nationals of certain countries designated for temporary protected status or deferred enforced departure 7a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general shall cancel the removal of1 and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence1 an alien described in subsection 7c7 if the alien-- 7#a7 applies for such adjustment1 including submitting the documents required under section #cjf1 not later than #c years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7#b7 is determined to be an alien admissible to the ,united ,states as an immigrant1 except as otherwise provided under subsection 7b7 and subject to sections #cja7;b7 and #cjb7;d74 7b7 ,certain grounds for inadmissibility inapplicable ,for purposes of determining admissibility under subsection 7a77#b71 the grounds for inadmissibility specified in paragraphs 7#d71 7#e71 7#f77;,a717#f77;,b71 7#f77;,c71 7#g77;,a71 7#i77;,a71 and 7#i77;,b7 of section #bab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77 shall not apply4 7c7 ,aliens eligible for adjustment of status 7#a7 ,in general ,an alien shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien-- 7,a7 is-- 7i7 a national of a foreign state 7or part thereof71 7or in the case of an alien having no nationality1 is a person who last habitually resided in such state71 with a designation under subsection 7b7 of section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a7b77 on ,september #be1 #bjaf1 who had or was otherwise eligible for temporary protected status on such date notwithstanding subsections 7c77#a77;,a77iv7 and 7c77#c77;,c7 of such section2 or 7ii7 under a grant of ,deferred ,enforced ,departure as of ,september #bh1 #bjaf2 and 7,b7 has been continuously physically present in the ,united ,states for a period of not less than #c years before the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7#b7 ,,tps aliens previously removed or departed ,an alien shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien was removed or voluntarily departed from the ,united ,states on or after ,september #be1 #bjaf1 if the alien-- 7,a7 applies from abroad2 7,b7 was continuously physically present in the ,united ,states for a period of not less than #c years before the date of removal or departure2 7,c7 had temporary protected status on such date1 or was otherwise eligible1 on such date1 for temporary protected status notwithstanding subsections 7c77#a77;,a77iv7 and 7c77#c77;,c7 of section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a72 and 7,d7 the sole reason for the alien's removal or departure was-- 7i7 that the alien was present in the ,united ,states after the expiration of the designation of that foreign state 7or part thereof7 under section #bdd7;b77#c77;,b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a7b77#c77;,b772 or 7ii7 in the case of a voluntary departure1 the alien did so on the basis of the ,secretary's determination to terminate such designation4 7#c7 ,,ded aliens previously removed or departed ,an alien shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien was removed or voluntarily departed from the ,united ,states on or after ,september #bh1 #bjaf1 if the alien-- 7,a7 applies from abroad2 7,b7 is under a grant of ,deferred ,enforced ,departure as of ,september #bh1 #bjaf2 7,c7 was continuously physically present in the ,united ,states for a period of not less than #c years before the date of removal or departure2 and 7,d7 the sole reason for the alien's removal or departure-- 7i7 was that the alien was present in the ,united ,states after the expiration of the deferral of enforced departure directed in the ,presidential ,memorandum on ,deferred ,enforced ,departure for ,liberians issued on ,september #bh1 #bjaf1 or any subsequent extension of such deferral2 or 7ii7 in the case of a voluntary departure1 the alien did so on the basis of the ,president's determination to terminate such presidential memorandum or extension4 7d7 ,application 7#a7 ,fee ,the ,secretary shall1 subject to an exemption under section #cjb7;c71 require an alien applying for permanent resident status under this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application1 but does not exceed #a1adj4 7#b7 ,stay of removal while application pending ,the removal proceedings of an alien shall be stayed while an application for adjustment of status submitted pursuant to this section is pending4 #bjc4 ,reporting requirements regarding future discontinued eligibility of aliens from countries currently listed under temporary protected status ,section #bdd7;b77#c7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a7b77#c77 is amended by adding at the end1 the following3 7,d7 ,report on terminations ,not later than #c days after the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security publishes a notice in the ,federal ,register of the determination to terminate the designation of a foreign state 7or part thereof7 under subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall submit to the ,committees on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives and of the ,senate a report that includes-- 7i7 an explanation of any event that initially prompted the designation of the foreign state 7or part thereof7 under this subsection2 7ii7 the progress that the foreign state 7or part thereof7 has made in remedying1 solving1 or addressing the conditions prompting the designation specified under clause 7i71 including any significant challenges or shortcomings that have arisen from conditions related to the initial designation2 7iii7 a description of the quantitative and qualitative methodologies used by the ,secretary to assess and determine improvements in country conditions2 and 7iv7 any additional metrics the ,secretary deems necessary4 4 #bjd4 ,waiver of certain language requirements ,the language requirements of section #cab7;a77#a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #adbc7;a77#a77 shall not apply to an alien in receipt of a status adjustment under section #bjb of this title4 #bje4 ,clarification of inspection and admission under temporary protected status ,section #bdd7;f77#d7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a7f77#d77 is amended by inserting after considered the following3 as having been inspected and admitted into the ,united ,states1 and4 ,,iii ,general ,provisions #cja4 ,definitions 7a7 ,in general ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,in general ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 any term used in this ,act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws4 7#b7 ,area career and technical education school ,the term area career and technical education school has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,carl ,d4 ,perkins ,career and ,technical ,education ,act of #bjjf 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #bcjb74 7#c7 ,,daca ,the term ,,daca means deferred action granted to an alien pursuant to the ,deferred ,action for ,childhood ,arrivals policy announced by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security on ,june #ae1 #bjab4 7#d7 ,disability ,the term disability has the meaning given such term in section #c7a7 of the ,americans with ,disabilities ,act of #aiij 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #abajb7a774 7#e7 ,early childhood education program ,the term early childhood education program has the meaning given such term in section #ajc of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjc74 7#f7 ,elementary school2 high school2 secondary school ,the terms elementary school1 high school1 and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section #haja of the ,elementary and ,secondary ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ghja74 7#g7 ,immigration laws ,the term immigration laws has the meaning given such term in section #aja7;a77#ag7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#ag774 7#h7 ,institution of higher education ,the term institution of higher education-- 7,a7 except as provided in subparagraph 7,b71 has the meaning given such term in section #ajb of the ,higher ,education ,act of #aife 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #ajjb72 and 7,b7 does not include an institution of higher education outside of the ,united ,states4 7#i7 ,permanent resident status on a conditional basis ,the term permanent resident status on a conditional basis means status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis under this ,act4 7#aj7 ,federal poverty line ,the term ,federal poverty line has the meaning given such term in section #bac;,a7h7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahc;a74 7#aa7 ,recognized postsecondary credential ,the term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given such term in section #c of the ,workforce ,innovation and ,opportunity ,act 7#bi ,u4,s4,c4 #cajb74 7#ab7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#ac7 ,uniformed services ,the term ,uniformed ,services has the meaning given the term uniformed services in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 7b7 ,treatment of expunged convictions ,for purposes of this ,act1 the term conviction does not include a judgment that has been expunged or set aside1 that resulted in a rehabilitative disposition1 or the equivalent4 #cjb4 ,limitation on removal2 application and fee exemption2 waiver of grounds for inadmissibility and other conditions on eligible individuals 7a7 ,limitation on removal ,an alien who has presented evidence to establish prima facie eligibility for relief from removal1 who appears to be prima facie eligible1 or who has an application pending under this ,act may not be removed4 7b7 ,application ,an alien present in the ,united ,states who has been ordered removed or has been permitted to depart voluntarily from the ,united ,states may1 notwithstanding such order or permission to depart1 apply for adjustment of status under this ,act4 ,such alien shall not be required to file a separate motion to reopen1 reconsider1 or vacate the order of removal4 ,if the ,secretary approves the application1 the ,secretary shall cancel the order of removal4 ,if the ,secretary renders a final administrative decision to deny the application1 the order of removal or permission to depart shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent as if the application had not been made1 only after all available administrative and judicial remedies have been exhausted4 7c7 ,fee exemption ,an applicant may be exempted from paying an application fee required under this ,act if the applicant-- 7#a7 is younger than #ah years of age2 7#b7 received total income1 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the applicant files an application under this ,act1 that is less than #aej percent of the ,federal poverty line2 7#c7 is in foster care or otherwise lacking any parental or other familial support2 or 7#d7 cannot care for himself or herself because of a serious1 chronic disability4 7d7 ,waiver of grounds of inadmissibility ,with respect to any benefit under this ,act1 the ,secretary may waive the grounds of inadmissibility under paragraph 7#b71 7#f77;,e71 7#f77;,g71 or 7#aj77;,d7 of section #bab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77 for humanitarian purposes1 for family unity1 or because the waiver is otherwise in the public interest4 7e7 ,advance parole ,during the period beginning on the date on which an alien applies for adjustment of status under this ,act and ending on the date on which the ,secretary makes a final decision regarding such application1 the alien shall be eligible to apply for advance parole4 ,section #aja7;g7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;g77 shall not apply to an alien granted advance parole under this section4 7f7 ,employment ,an alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to this ,act1 who may not be placed in removal proceedings pursuant to this ,act1 or who has pending an application under this ,act1 shall1 upon application to the ,secretary1 be granted an employment authorization document4 #cjc4 ,determination of continuous presence 7a7 ,termination of continuous period ,any period of continuous physical presence in the ,united ,states of an alien who applies for permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii shall not terminate when the alien is served a notice to appear under section #bci7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbi7;a774 7b7 ,treatment of certain breaks in presence 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 an alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the ,united ,states under this ,act if the alien has departed from the ,united ,states for any period exceeding #ij days or for any periods1 in the aggregate1 exceeding #ahj days4 7#b7 ,extensions for extenuating circumstances ,the ,secretary may extend the time periods described in paragraph 7#a7 for an alien who demonstrates that the failure to timely return to the ,united ,states was due to extenuating circumstances beyond the alien's control1 including the serious illness of the alien1 or death or serious illness of a parent1 grandparent1 sibling1 or child of the alien4 7#c7 ,travel authorized by the ,secretary ,any period of travel outside of the ,united ,states by an alien that was authorized by the ,secretary may not be counted toward any period of departure from the ,united ,states under paragraph 7#a74 #cjd4 ,exemption from numerical limitations ,nothing in this ,act or in any other law may be construed to apply a numerical limitation on the number of aliens who may be granted permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act4 #cje4 ,availability of administrative and judicial review 7a7 ,administrative review ,not later than #cj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall provide to aliens applying for adjustment of status under this ,act a process by which the denial of an application for adjustment of status may undergo a single level of administrative appellate review1 which shall be substantially similar to the procedures for administrative review provided to applicants for adjustment of status under section #bde of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abee74 7b7 ,consolidation of issues for judicial review ,an alien may seek judicial review of a denial of an application for benefits1 or a revocation of such benefits1 under this ,act in the appropriate ,united ,states court of appeals in conjunction with the judicial review of an order of removal under section #bdb of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abeb74 7c7 ,stay of removal ,an alien seeking administrative or judicial review under this ,act may not be removed from the ,united ,states until a final decision is rendered establishing that the alien is ineligible for adjustment of status under this ,act1 unless such removal is based on criminal or national security grounds4 #cjf4 ,documentation requirements 7a7 ,documents establishing identity ,an alien's application for permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii1 may include1 as proof of identity-- 7#a7 a passport or national identity document from the alien's country of origin that includes the alien's name and the alien's photograph or fingerprint2 7#b7 the alien's birth certificate and an identity card that includes the alien's name and photograph2 7#c7 a school identification card that includes the alien's name and photograph1 and school records showing the alien's name and that the alien is or was enrolled at the school2 7#d7 a ,uniformed ,services identification card issued by the ,department of ,defense2 7#e7 any immigration or other document issued by the ,united ,states ,government bearing the alien's name and photograph2 or 7#f7 a ,state-issued identification card bearing the alien's name and photograph4 7b7 ,documents establishing continuous physical presence in the ,united ,states ,to establish that an alien has been continuously physically present in the ,united ,states1 as required under sections #ajb7;b77#a77;,a7 and #bjb7;c77#a77;,b71 or to establish that an alien has not abandoned residence in the ,united ,states1 as required under section #aje7;a77#a77;,b71 the alien may submit documents to the ,secretary1 including-- 7#a7 employment records of the alien that include the employer's name and contact information2 7#b7 records from any educational institution the alien has attended in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 records of service from the ,uniformed ,services2 7#d7 official records from a religious entity confirming the alien's participation in a religious ceremony2 7#e7 passport entries2 7#f7 a birth certificate for a child of the alien who was born in the ,united ,states2 7#g7 automobile license receipts or registration2 7#h7 deeds1 mortgages1 or rental agreement contracts2 7#i7 tax receipts2 7#aj7 insurance policies2 7#aa7 remittance records2 7#ab7 rent receipts or utility bills bearing the alien's name or the name of an immediate family member of the alien1 and the alien's address2 7#ac7 copies of money order receipts for money sent in or out of the ,united ,states2 7#ad7 dated bank transactions2 or 7#ae7 two or more sworn affidavits from individuals who are not related to the alien who have direct knowledge of the alien's continuous physical presence in the ,united ,states1 that contain-- 7,a7 the name1 address1 and telephone number of the affiant2 and 7,b7 the nature and duration of the relationship between the affiant and the alien4 7c7 ,documents establishing initial entry into the ,united ,states ,to establish under section #ajb7;b77#a77;,b7 that an alien was younger than #ah years of age on the date on which the alien initially entered the ,united ,states1 an alien may submit documents to the ,secretary1 including-- 7#a7 an admission stamp on the alien's passport2 7#b7 records from any educational institution the alien has attended in the ,united ,states2 7#c7 any document from the ,department of ,justice or the ,department of ,homeland ,security stating the alien's date of entry into the ,united ,states2 7#d7 hospital or medical records showing medical treatment or hospitalization1 the name of the medical facility or physician1 and the date of the treatment or hospitalization2 7#e7 rent receipts or utility bills bearing the alien's name or the name of an immediate family member of the alien1 and the alien's address2 7#f7 employment records that include the employer's name and contact information2 7#g7 official records from a religious entity confirming the alien's participation in a religious ceremony2 7#h7 a birth certificate for a child who was born in the ,united ,states2 7#i7 automobile license receipts or registration2 7#aj7 deeds1 mortgages1 or rental agreement contracts2 7#aa7 tax receipts2 7#ab7 travel records2 7#ac7 copies of money order receipts sent in or out of the country2 7#ad7 dated bank transactions2 7#ae7 remittance records2 or 7#af7 insurance policies4 7d7 ,documents establishing admission to an institution of higher education ,to establish that an alien has been admitted to an institution of higher education1 the alien shall submit to the ,secretary a document from the institution of higher education certifying that the alien-- 7#a7 has been admitted to the institution2 or 7#b7 is currently enrolled in the institution as a student4 7e7 ,documents establishing receipt of a degree from an institution of higher education ,to establish that an alien has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education in the ,united ,states1 the alien shall submit to the ,secretary a diploma or other document from the institution stating that the alien has received such a degree4 7f7 ,documents establishing receipt of high school diploma1 ,general ,educational ,development credential1 or a recognized equivalent ,to establish that in the ,united ,states an alien has earned a high school diploma or a commensurate alternative award from a public or private high school1 has obtained the ,general ,education ,development credential1 or otherwise has satisfied section #ajb7;b77#a77;,d77ii71 the alien shall submit to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 a high school diploma1 certificate of completion1 or other alternate award2 7#b7 a high school equivalency diploma or certificate recognized under ,state law2 7#c7 evidence that the alien passed a ,state-authorized exam1 including the ,general ,education ,development test1 in the ,united ,states2 7#d7 evidence that the alien successfully completed an area career and technical education program1 such as a certification1 certificate1 or similar alternate award2 or 7#e7 evidence that the alien obtained a recognized postsecondary credential4 7g7 ,documents establishing enrollment in an educational program ,to establish that an alien is enrolled in any school or education program described in section #ajb7;b77#a77;,d77iii71 #ajb7;c77#d77;,b71 or #aje7;a77#a77;,c71 the alien shall submit school records from the ,united ,states school that the alien is currently attending that include-- 7#a7 the name of the school2 and 7#b7 the alien's name1 periods of attendance1 and current grade or educational level4 7h7 ,documents establishing exemption from application fees ,to establish that an alien is exempt from an application fee under section #cjb7;c71 the alien shall submit to the ,secretary the following relevant documents3 7#a7 ,documents to establish age ,to establish that an alien meets an age requirement1 the alien shall provide proof of identity1 as described in subsection 7a71 that establishes that the alien is younger than #ah years of age4 7#b7 ,documents to establish income ,to establish the alien's income1 the alien shall provide-- 7,a7 employment records that have been maintained by the ,social ,security ,administration1 the ,internal ,revenue ,service1 or any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agency2 7,b7 bank records2 or 7,c7 at least #b sworn affidavits from individuals who are not related to the alien and who have direct knowledge of the alien's work and income that contain-- 7i7 the name1 address1 and telephone number of the affiant2 and 7ii7 the nature and duration of the relationship between the affiant and the alien4 7#c7 ,documents to establish foster care1 lack of familial support1 homelessness1 or serious1 chronic disability ,to establish that the alien was in foster care1 lacks parental or familial support1 is homeless1 or has a serious1 chronic disability1 the alien shall provide at least #b sworn affidavits from individuals who are not related to the alien and who have direct knowledge of the circumstances that contain-- 7,a7 a statement that the alien is in foster care1 otherwise lacks any parental or other familiar support1 is homeless1 or has a serious1 chronic disability1 as appropriate2 7,b7 the name1 address1 and telephone number of the affiant2 and 7,c7 the nature and duration of the relationship between the affiant and the alien4 7#d7 ,documents to establish unpaid medical expense ,to establish that the alien has debt as a result of unreimbursed medical expenses1 the alien shall provide receipts or other documentation from a medical provider that-- 7,a7 bear the provider's name and address2 7,b7 bear the name of the individual receiving treatment2 and 7,c7 document that the alien has accumulated #aj1jjj or more in debt in the past #ab months as a result of unreimbursed medical expenses incurred by the alien or an immediate family member of the alien4 7i7 ,documents establishing qualification for hardship exemption ,to establish that an alien satisfies one of the criteria for the hardship exemption set forth in section #aje7;a77#b77;,a77iii71 the alien shall submit to the ,secretary at least #b sworn affidavits from individuals who are not related to the alien and who have direct knowledge of the circumstances that warrant the exemption1 that contain-- 7#a7 the name1 address1 and telephone number of the affiant2 and 7#b7 the nature and duration of the relationship between the affiant and the alien4 7j7 ,documents establishing service in the ,uniformed ,services ,to establish that an alien has served in the ,uniformed ,services for at least #b years and1 if discharged1 received an honorable discharge1 the alien shall submit to the ,secretary-- 7#a7 a ,department of ,defense form ,,dd-#bad2 7#b7 a ,national ,guard ,report of ,separation and ,record of ,service form #bb2 7#c7 personnel records for such service from the appropriate ,uniformed ,service2 or 7#d7 health records from the appropriate ,uniformed ,service4 7k7 ,documents establishing employment 7#a7 ,in general ,an alien may satisfy the employment requirement under section #aje7;a77#a77;,c77iii7 by submitting records that-- 7,a7 establish compliance with such employment requirement2 and 7,b7 have been maintained by the ,social ,security ,administration1 the ,internal ,revenue ,service1 or any other ,federal1 ,state1 or local government agency4 7#b7 ,other documents ,an alien who is unable to submit the records described in paragraph 7#a7 may satisfy the employment requirement by submitting at least #b types of reliable documents that provide evidence of employment1 including-- 7,a7 bank records2 7,b7 business records2 7,c7 employer records2 7,d7 records of a labor union1 day labor center1 or organization that assists workers in employment2 7,e7 sworn affidavits from individuals who are not related to the alien and who have direct knowledge of the alien's work1 that contain-- 7i7 the name1 address1 and telephone number of the affiant2 and 7ii7 the nature and duration of the relationship between the affiant and the alien2 and 7,f7 remittance records4 7l7 ,authority ,to prohibit use of certain documents ,if the ,secretary determines1 after publication in the ,federal ,register and an opportunity for public comment1 that any document or class of documents does not reliably establish identity or that permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii is being obtained fraudulently to an unacceptable degree1 the ,secretary may prohibit or restrict the use of such document or class of documents4 #cjg4 ,rule making 7a7 ,in general ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish in the ,federal ,register interim final rules implementing this ,act1 which shall allow eligible individuals to immediately apply for relief under section #ajb1 #aje7;c77#b71 or #bjb4 ,notwithstanding section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the regulation shall be effective1 on an interim basis1 immediately upon publication1 but may be subject to change and revision after public notice and opportunity for a period of public comment4 ,the ,secretary shall finalize such rules not later than #ahj days after the date of publication4 7b7 ,paperwork ,reduction ,act ,the requirements under chapter #ce of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,paperwork ,reduction ,act71 shall not apply to any action to implement this ,act4 #cjh4 ,confidentiality of information 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may not disclose or use information provided in applications filed under this ,act or in requests for ,,daca for the purpose of immigration enforcement4 7b7 ,referrals prohibited ,the ,secretary may not refer any individual who has been granted permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act or who was granted ,,daca or temporary protected status under section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a71 to ,u4,s4 ,immigration and ,customs ,enforcement1 ,u4,s4 ,customs and ,border ,protection1 or any designee of either such entity4 7c7 ,limited exception ,notwithstanding subsections 7a7 and 7b71 information provided in an application for permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act or a request for ,,daca or temporary protected status under section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a71 may be shared with ,federal security and law enforcement agencies-- 7#a7 for assistance in the consideration of an application for permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act2 7#b7 to identify or prevent fraudulent claims2 7#c7 for national security purposes2 or 7#d7 for the investigation or prosecution of any felony not related to immigration status4 7d7 ,penalty ,any person who knowingly uses1 publishes1 or permits information to be examined in violation of this section shall be fined not more than #aj1jjj4 #cji4 ,grant program to assist eligible applicants 7a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security shall establish1 within ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 a program to award grants1 on a competitive basis1 to eligible nonprofit organizations that will use the funding to assist eligible applicants under this ,act by providing them with the services described in subsection 7b74 7b7 ,use of funds ,grant funds awarded under this section shall be used for the design and implementation of programs that provide-- 7#a7 information to the public regarding the eligibility and benefits of permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act1 particularly to individuals potentially eligible for such status2 7#b7 assistance1 within the scope of authorized practice of immigration law1 to individuals submitting applications for permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act1 including-- 7,a7 screening prospective applicants to assess their eligibility for such status2 7,b7 completing applications and petitions1 including providing assistance in obtaining the requisite documents and supporting evidence2 and 7,c7 providing any other assistance that the ,secretary or grantee considers useful or necessary to apply for permanent resident status under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act2 and 7#c7 assistance1 within the scope of authorized practice of immigration law1 and instruction1 to individuals-- 7,a7 on the rights and responsibilities of ,united ,states citizenship2 7,b7 in civics and ,english as a second language2 7,c7 in preparation for the ,general ,education ,development test2 and 7,d7 in applying for adjustment of status and ,united ,states citizenship4 7c7 ,authorization of appropriations 7#a7 ,amounts authorized ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years #bjbj through #bjcj to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,availability ,any amounts appropriated pursuant to paragraph 7#a7 shall remain available until expended4 #caj4 ,provisions affecting eligibility for adjustment of status ,an alien's eligibility to be lawfully admitted for permanent residence under title ,i 7whether on a conditional basis1 or without the conditional basis as provided in section #aje7;c77#b77 or under title ,,ii of this ,act shall not preclude the alien from seeking any status under any other provision of law for which the alien may otherwise be eligible4