,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #hgd ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,march #bf1 #bjai,mr4 ,graham 7for himself and ,mr4 ,durbin7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term ,united ,states residents and who entered the ,united ,states as children1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,dream ,act of #bjai4 #b4 ,definitions ,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 ,,daca ,the term ,,daca means deferred action granted to an alien pursuant to the ,deferred ,action for ,childhood ,arrivals program announced by ,president ,obama on ,june #ae1 #bjab4 7#c7 ,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#d7 ,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#e7 ,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#f7 ,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#g7 ,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#h7 ,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#i7 ,poverty line ,the term poverty line has the meaning given such term in section #fgc of the ,community ,services ,block ,grant ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #iijb74 7#aj7 ,secretary ,except as otherwise specifically provided1 the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#aa7 ,uniformed services ,the term ,uniformed ,services has the meaning given the term uniformed services in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code4 #c4 ,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 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 under this ,act4 7b7 ,requirements 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary shall cancel the removal of1 and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis1 an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the ,united ,states or is in temporary protected status under section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a71 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 paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c71 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 or 7#aj77;,d7 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 has not been convicted of-- 7,i7 any offense under ,federal or ,state law1 other than a ,state offense for which an essential element is the alien's immigration status1 that is punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than #a year2 or 7,,ii7 #c or more offenses under ,federal or ,state law1 other than ,state offenses for which an essential element is the alien's immigration status1 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 and 7,d7 the alien-- 7i7 has been admitted to an institution of higher education2 7ii7 has earned a high school diploma or a commensurate alternative award from a public or private high school1 or has obtained a general education development certificate recognized under ,state law or a high school equivalency diploma in the ,united ,states2 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 or 7,,ii7 in passing a general educational development exam1 a high school equivalence diploma examination1 or other similar ,state-authorized exam4 7#b7 ,waiver ,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 purposes or family unity or if the waiver is otherwise in the public interest4 7#c7 ,treatment of expunged convictions ,an expunged conviction shall not automatically be treated as an offense under paragraph 7#a74 ,the ,secretary shall evaluate expunged convictions on a case-by-case basis according to the nature and severity of the offense to determine whether1 under the particular circumstances1 the ,secretary determines that the alien should be eligible for cancellation of removal1 adjustment to permanent resident status on a conditional basis1 or other adjustment of status4 7#d7 ,,daca recipients ,the ,secretary shall cancel the removal of1 and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis1 an alien who was granted ,,daca unless the alien has engaged in conduct since the alien was granted ,,daca that would make the alien ineligible for ,,daca4 7#e7 ,application fee 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require an alien applying for permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application4 7,b7 ,exemption ,an applicant may be exempted from paying the fee required under subparagraph 7,a7 if the alien-- 7i7 7,i7 is younger than #ah years of age2 7,,ii7 received total income1 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 that is less than #aej percent of the poverty line2 and 7,,iii7 is in foster care or otherwise lacking any parental or other familial support2 7ii7 is younger than #ah years of age and is homeless2 7iii7 7,i7 cannot care for himself or herself because of a serious1 chronic disability2 and 7,,ii7 received total income1 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 that is less than #aej percent of the poverty line2 or 7iv7 7,i7 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 accumulated #aj1jjj or more in debt as a result of unreimbursed medical expenses incurred by the alien or an immediate family member of the alien2 and 7,,ii7 received total income1 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 that is less than #aej percent of the poverty line4 7#f7 ,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#g7 ,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#h7 ,medical examination 7,a7 ,requirement ,an alien applying for permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section shall undergo a medical examination4 7,b7 ,policies and procedures ,the ,secretary1 with the concurrence of the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 shall prescribe policies and procedures for the nature and timing of the examination required under subparagraph 7,a74 7#i7 ,military selective service ,an alien applying for permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section 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 7c7 ,determination of continuous presence 7#a7 ,termination of continuous period ,any period of continuous physical presence in the ,united ,states of an alien who applies for permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this section 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 7#b7 ,treatment of certain breaks in presence 7,a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subparagraphs 7,b7 and 7,c71 an alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence in the ,united ,states under subsection 7b77#a77;,a7 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 subparagraph 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 subparagraph 7,a74 7d7 ,limitation on removal of certain aliens 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary or the ,attorney ,general may not remove an alien who appears prima facie eligible for relief under this section4 7#b7 ,aliens subject to removal ,the ,secretary shall provide a reasonable opportunity to apply for relief under this section to any alien who requests such an opportunity or who appears prima facie eligible for relief under this section if the alien is in removal proceedings1 is the subject of a final removal order1 or is the subject of a voluntary departure order4 7#c7 ,certain aliens enrolled in elementary or secondary school 7,a7 ,stay of removal ,the ,attorney ,general shall stay the removal proceedings of an alien who-- 7i7 meets all the requirements under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c7 of subsection 7b77#a71 subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of such subsection2 7ii7 is at least #e years of age2 and 7iii7 is enrolled in an elementary school1 a secondary school1 or an early childhood education program4 7,b7 ,commencement of removal proceedings ,the ,secretary may not commence removal proceedings for an alien described in subparagraph 7,a74 7,c7 ,employment ,an alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7 or who may not be placed in removal proceedings pursuant to subparagraph 7,b7 shall1 upon application to the ,secretary1 be granted an employment authorization document4 7,d7 ,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 7e7 ,exemption from numerical limitations ,nothing in this section 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 on a conditional basis under this ,act4 #d4 ,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 #h years1 unless such period is extended by the ,secretary2 and 7#b7 subject to termination under subsection 7c74 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 ,act and the requirements to have the conditional basis of such status removed4 7c7 ,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 paragraph 7#a77;,c7 of section #c7;b71 subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of that section2 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 7d7 ,return to previous immigration status 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 an alien whose permanent resident status on a conditional basis expires under subsection 7a77#a7 or is terminated under subsection 7c7 or whose application for such status is denied shall return to the immigration status that the alien had immediately before receiving permanent resident status on a conditional basis or applying for such status1 as appropriate4 7#b7 ,special rule for temporary protected status ,an alien whose permanent resident status on a conditional basis expires under subsection 7a77#a7 or is terminated under subsection 7c7 or whose application for such status is denied and who had temporary protected status under section #bdd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a7 immediately before receiving or applying for such permanent resident status on a conditional basis1 as appropriate1 may not return to such temporary protected status if-- 7,a7 the relevant designation under section #bdd7;b7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abed;a7b77 has been terminated2 or 7,b7 the ,secretary determines that the reason for terminating the permanent resident status on a conditional basis renders the alien ineligible for such temporary protected status4 #e4 ,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 ,act and grant the alien status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien-- 7,a7 is described in paragraph 7#a77;,c7 of section #c7;b71 subject to paragraphs 7#b7 and 7#c7 of that section2 7,b7 has not abandoned the alien's residence in the ,united ,states2 and 7,c7 7i7 has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or has completed at least #b years1 in good standing1 in a program for a bachelor's degree or higher degree in the ,united ,states2 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 #c7;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 extreme 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 ,act 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 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary may require aliens applying for lawful permanent resident status under this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application4 7,b7 ,exemption ,an applicant may be exempted from paying the fee required under subparagraph 7,a7 if the alien-- 7i7 7,i7 is younger than #ah years of age2 7,,ii7 received total income1 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 that is less than #aej percent of the poverty line2 and 7,,iii7 is in foster care or otherwise lacking any parental or other familial support2 7ii7 is younger than #ah years of age and is homeless2 7iii7 7,i7 cannot care for himself or herself because of a serious1 chronic disability2 and 7,,ii7 received total income1 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 that is less than #aej percent of the poverty line2 or 7iv7 7,i7 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 the alien accumulated #aj1jjj or more in debt as a result of unreimbursed medical expenses incurred by the alien or an immediate family member of the alien2 and 7,,ii7 received total income1 during the #ab-month period immediately preceding the date on which the alien files an application under this section1 that is less than #aej percent of the poverty line4 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 #f4 ,documentation requirements 7a7 ,documents establishing identity ,an alien's application for permanent resident status on a conditional basis 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 section #c7;b77#a77;,a71 or to establish that an alien has not abandoned residence in the ,united ,states1 as required under section #e7;a77#a77;,b71 the alien may submit documents to the ,secretary1 including-- 7#a7 employment records 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 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 #b 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 #c7;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 certificate1 or a recognized equivalent ,to establish that an alien has earned a high school diploma or a commensurate alternative award from a public or private high school1 or has obtained a general educational development certificate recognized under ,state law or a high school equivalency diploma in the ,united ,states1 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 or 7#c7 evidence that the alien passed a ,state-authorized exam1 including the general educational development exam1 in the ,united ,states4 7g7 ,documents establishing enrollment in an educational program ,to establish that an alien is enrolled in any school or education program described in section #c7;b77#a77;,d77iii71 #c7;d77#c77;,a77iii71 or #e7;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 #c7;b77#e77;,b7 or #e7;a77#d77;,b71 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 #e7;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 #e7;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 on a conditional basis is being obtained fraudulently to an unacceptable degree1 the ,secretary may prohibit or restrict the use of such document or class of documents4 #g4 ,rulemaking 7a7 ,initial publication ,not later than #ij days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish regulations implementing this ,act in the ,federal ,register4 ,such regulations shall allow eligible individuals to immediately apply affirmatively for the relief available under section #c without being placed in removal proceedings4 7b7 ,interim regulations ,notwithstanding section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 the regulations published pursuant to subsection 7a7 shall be effective1 on an interim basis1 immediately upon publication in the ,federal ,register1 but may be subject to change and revision after public notice and opportunity for a period of public comment4 7c7 ,final regulations ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which interim regulations are published under this section1 the ,secretary shall publish final regulations implementing this ,act4 7d7 ,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 #h4 ,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 on a conditional basis or who was granted ,,daca 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 on a conditional basis or a request for ,,daca may be shared with ,federal security and law enforcement agencies-- 7#a7 for assistance in the consideration of an application for permanent resident status on a conditional basis2 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 #i4 ,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