,,ii #aaith ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #bfgi ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,august #a1 #bjbe ,ms4 ,klobuchar 7for herself1 ,ms4 ,murkowski1 ,mr4 ,coons1 ,mr4 ,graham1 ,mr4 ,blumenthal1 ,mr4 ,cassidy1 ,mr4 ,rounds1 and ,mrs4 ,shaheen7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on the ,judiciary ,a ,,bill ,to fulfill promises to ,afghan allies4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,fulfilling ,promises to ,afghan ,allies ,act4 #b4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,appropriate committees of ,congress ,the term appropriate committees of ,congress means-- 7,a7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate2 7,b7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate2 7,c7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,senate2 7,d7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,senate2 7,e7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs of the ,senate2 7,f7 the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,g7 the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,h7 the ,committee on ,armed ,services of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,i7 the ,committee on ,appropriations of the ,house of ,representatives2 and 7,j7 the ,committee on ,homeland ,security of the ,house of ,representatives4 7#b7 ,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#c7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security4 7#d7 ,special immigrant status ,the term special immigrant status means special immigrant status provided under-- 7,a7 the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-h72 7,b7 section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aji-afc72 or 7,c7 subparagraph 7,n7 of section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg771 as added by section #g7;a74 7#e7 ,specified application ,the term specified application means-- 7,a7 a pending1 documentarily complete application for special immigrant status2 and 7,b7 a case in processing in the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program for an individual who has received a ,priority #a or ,priority #b referral to such program4 7#f7 ,united states refugee admissions program ,the term ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program means the program to resettle refugees in the ,united ,states pursuant to the authorities provided in sections #aja7;a77#db71 #bjg1 and #dab of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#db71 #aaeg1 and #aebb74 #c4 ,support for ,afghan allies outside the ,united ,states 7a7 ,response to congressional inquiries ,the ,secretary of ,state shall respond to inquiries by ,members of ,congress regarding the status of a specified application submitted by1 or on behalf of1 a national of ,afghanistan1 including any information that has been provided to the applicant1 in accordance with section #bbb7;f7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abjb7;f774 7b7 ,office in lieu of embassy ,during the period in which there is no operational ,united ,states embassy in ,afghanistan1 the ,secretary of ,state shall designate an appropriate office within the ,department of ,state-- 7#a7 to review specified applications submitted by nationals of ,afghanistan residing in ,afghanistan1 including by conducting any required interviews2 7#b7 to issue visas or other travel documents to such nationals1 in accordance with the immigration laws2 7#c7 to provide services to such nationals1 to the greatest extent practicable1 that would normally be provided by an embassy2 and 7#d7 to carry out any other function the ,secretary of ,state considers necessary4 #d4 ,conditional permanent resident status for eligible individuals 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,conditional permanent resident status ,the term conditional permanent resident status means conditional permanent resident status under section #baf and #baf;,a of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahf;a1 #aahf;b71 subject to the provisions of this section4 7#b7 ,eligible individual ,the term eligible individual means an alien who-- 7,a7 is present in the ,united ,states2 7,b7 is a citizen or national of ,afghanistan or1 in the case of an alien having no nationality1 is a person who last habitually resided in ,afghanistan2 7,c7 has not been granted permanent resident status2 7,d7 7i7 was inspected and admitted to the ,united ,states on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7ii7 was paroled into the ,united ,states during the period beginning on ,july #cj1 #bjba1 and ending on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 provided that-- 7,i7 such parole has not been terminated by the ,secretary upon written notice2 and 7,,ii7 the alien did not enter the ,united ,states at a location between ports of entry along the southwest land border2 and 7,e7 is admissible to the ,united ,states as an immigrant under the applicable immigration laws1 including eligibility for waivers of grounds of inadmissibility to the extent provided by the immigration laws and the terms of this section4 7b7 ,conditional permanent resident status for eligible individuals 7#a7 ,adjustment of status to conditional permanent resident status ,beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary-- 7,a7 may adjust the status of each eligible individual to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence status1 subject to the procedures established by the ,secretary to determine eligibility for conditional permanent resident status2 and 7,b7 shall create for each eligible individual who is granted adjustment of status under this section a record of admission to such status as of the date on which the eligible individual was initially inspected and admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states1 or ,july #cj1 #bjba1 whichever is later1 unless the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that such individual is inadmissible under any ground of inadmissibility under section #bab 7other than subsection 7a77#d77 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7 and is not eligible for a waiver of such grounds of inadmissibility as provided by this ,act or by the immigration laws4 7#b7 ,conditional basis ,an individual who obtains lawful permanent resident status under this section shall be considered1 at the time of obtaining the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence1 to have obtained such status on a conditional basis subject to the provisions of this section4 7c7 ,conditional permanent resident status described 7#a7 ,assessment 7,a7 ,in general ,before granting conditional permanent resident status to an eligible individual under subsection 7b77#a71 the ,secretary shall conduct an assessment with respect to the eligible individual1 which shall be equivalent in rigor to the assessment conducted with respect to refugees admitted to the ,united ,states through the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program1 for the purpose of determining whether the eligible individual is inadmissible under any ground of inadmissibility under section #bab 7other than subsection 7a77#d77 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7 and is not eligible for a waiver of such grounds of inadmissibility under paragraph 7#b77;,c7 or the immigration laws4 7,b7 ,consultation ,in conducting an assessment under subparagraph 7,a71 the ,secretary may consult with the head of any other relevant agency and review the holdings of any such agency4 7#b7 ,removal of conditions 7,a7 ,in general ,not earlier than the date described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary may remove the conditional basis of the status of an individual granted conditional permanent resident status under this section unless the ,secretary determines1 on a case-by-case basis1 that such individual is inadmissible under any ground of inadmissibility under paragraph 7#b7 or 7#c7 of section #bab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a771 and is not eligible for a waiver of such grounds of inadmissibility under subparagraph 7,c7 or the immigration laws4 7,b7 ,date described ,the date described in this subparagraph is the earlier of-- 7i7 the date that is #d years after the date on which the individual was admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states2 or 7ii7 ,july #a1 #bjbg4 7,c7 ,waiver 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 to determine eligibility for conditional permanent resident status under subsection 7b7 or removal of conditions under this paragraph1 the ,secretary may waive the application of the grounds of inadmissibility under #bab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a77 for humanitarian purposes or to ensure family unity4 7ii7 ,exceptions ,the ,secretary may not waive under clause 7i7 the application of subparagraphs 7,c7 through 7,e7 and 7,g7 through 7,h7 of paragraph 7#b71 or paragraph 7#c71 of section #bab7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aahb7;a774 7iii7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this subparagraph may be construed to expand or limit any other waiver authority applicable under the immigration laws to an individual who is otherwise eligible for adjustment of status4 7,d7 ,timeline ,not later than #ahj days after the date described in subparagraph 7,b71 the ,secretary shall1 to the greatest extent practicable1 remove conditions as to all individuals granted conditional permanent resident status under this section who are eligible for removal of conditions4 7#c7 ,treatment of conditional basis of status period for purposes of naturalization ,an individual in conditional permanent resident status under this section shall be considered-- 7,a7 to have been admitted to the ,united ,states as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence2 and 7,b7 to be present in the ,united ,states as an alien lawfully admitted to the ,united ,states for permanent residence1 provided that1 no alien granted conditional permanent resident status shall be naturalized unless the alien's conditions have been removed under this section4 7d7 ,termination of conditional permanent resident status ,conditional permanent resident status shall terminate on1 as applicable-- 7#a7 the date on which the ,secretary removes the conditions pursuant to subsection 7c77#b71 on which date the alien shall be lawfully admitted for permanent residence without conditions2 7#b7 the date on which the ,secretary determines that the alien was not an eligible individual under subsection 7a77#b7 as of the date that such conditional permanent resident status was granted1 on which date of the ,secretary's determination the alien shall no longer be an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence2 or 7#c7 the date on which the ,secretary determines pursuant to subsection 7c77#b7 that the alien is not eligible for removal of conditions1 on which date the alien shall no longer be an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section shall be construed to limit the authority of the ,secretary at any time to place in removal proceedings under section #bdj of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbi;a7 any alien who has conditional permanent resident status under this section1 if the alien is deportable under section #bcg of such ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbg7 under a ground of deportability applicable to an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence4 7f7 ,parole expiration tolled ,the expiration date of a period of parole shall not apply to an individual under consideration for conditional permanent resident status under this section1 until such time as the ,secretary has determined whether to issue conditional permanent resident status4 7g7 ,periodic nonadversarial meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which an individual is conferred conditional permanent resident status under this section1 and periodically thereafter1 the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement shall make available opportunities for the individual to participate in a nonadversarial meeting1 during which an official of the ,office of ,refugee ,resettlement 7or an agency funded by the ,office7 shall-- 7,a7 on request by the individual1 assist the individual in a referral or application for applicable benefits administered by the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services and completing any applicable paperwork2 and 7,b7 answer any questions regarding eligibility for other benefits administered by the ,united ,states ,government4 7#b7 ,notification of requirements ,not later than #g days before the date on which a meeting under paragraph 7#a7 is scheduled to occur1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall provide notice to the individual that includes the date of the scheduled meeting and a description of the process for rescheduling the meeting4 7#c7 ,conduct of meeting ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall implement practices to ensure that-- 7,a7 meetings under paragraph 7#a7 are conducted in a nonadversarial manner2 and 7,b7 interpretation and translation services are provided to individuals granted conditional permanent resident status under this section who have limited ,english proficiency4 7#d7 ,rules of construction ,nothing in this subsection shall be construed-- 7,a7 to prevent an individual from electing to have counsel present during a meeting under paragraph 7#a72 or 7,b7 in the event that an individual declines to participate in such a meeting1 to affect the individual's conditional permanent resident status under this section or eligibility to have conditions removed in accordance with this section4 7h7 ,consideration ,except with respect to an application for naturalization and the benefits described in subsection 7p71 an individual in conditional permanent resident status under this section shall be considered to be an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence for purposes of the adjudication of an application or petition for a benefit or the receipt of a benefit4 7i7 ,notification of requirements ,not later than #ij days after the date on which the status of an individual is adjusted to that of conditional permanent resident status under this section1 the ,secretary shall provide notice to such individual with respect to the provisions of this section1 including subsection 7c77#a7 7relating to the conduct of assessments7 and subsection 7g7 7relating to periodic nonadversarial meetings74 7j7 ,application for naturalization ,the ,secretary shall establish procedures whereby an individual who would otherwise be eligible to apply for naturalization but for having conditional permanent resident status1 may be considered for naturalization coincident with removal of conditions under subsection 7c77#b74 7k7 ,adjustment of status date 7#a7 ,in general ,an alien described in paragraph 7#b7 shall be regarded as lawfully admitted for permanent residence as of the date the alien was initially inspected and admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states1 or ,july #cj1 #bjba1 whichever is later4 7#b7 ,alien described ,an alien described in this paragraph is an alien who-- 7,a7 is described in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,d7 of subsection 7a77#b71 and whose status was adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on or after ,july #cj1 #bjba1 but on or before the date of the enactment of this ,act2 or 7,b7 is an eligible individual whose status is then adjusted to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence after the date of the enactment of this ,act under any provision of the immigration laws other than this section4 7l7 ,parents and legal guardians of unaccompanied children ,a parent or legal guardian of an eligible individual shall be eligible to obtain status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis if-- 7#a7 the eligible individual-- 7,a7 was under #ah years of age on the date on which the eligible individual was granted conditional permanent resident status under this section2 and 7,b7 was not accompanied by at least one parent or guardian on the date the eligible individual was admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states2 and 7#b7 such parent or legal guardian was admitted or paroled into the ,united ,states after the date referred to in paragraph 7#a77;,b74 7m7 ,guidance 7#a7 ,interim guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #abj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall issue guidance implementing this section4 7,b7 ,publication ,notwithstanding section #eec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 guidance issued pursuant to subparagraph 7,a7-- 7i7 may be published on the internet website of the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 and 7ii7 shall be effective on an interim basis immediately upon such publication but may be subject to change and revision after notice and an opportunity for public comment4 7#b7 ,final guidance 7,a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of issuance of guidance under paragraph 7#a71 the ,secretary shall finalize the guidance implementing this section4 7,b7 ,exemption from the ,administrative ,procedure ,act ,chapter #e of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code 7commonly known as the ,administrative ,procedure ,act71 or any other law relating to rulemaking or information collection1 shall not apply to the guidance issued under this paragraph4 7n7 ,asylum claims 7#a7 ,in general ,with respect to the adjudication of an application for asylum submitted by an eligible individual1 section #bejb7;c7 of the ,extending ,government ,funding and ,delivering ,emergency ,assistance ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aag-dc7 shall not apply4 7#b7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to prohibit an eligible individual from seeking or receiving asylum under section #bjh of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeh74 7o7 ,prohibition on fees ,the ,secretary may not charge a fee to any eligible individual in connection with the initial issuance under this section of-- 7#a7 a document evidencing status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or conditional permanent resident status2 or 7#b7 an employment authorization document4 7p7 ,eligibility for benefits 7#a7 ,in general ,notwithstanding any other provision of law-- 7,a7 an individual described in subsection 7a7 of section #bejb of the ,afghanistan ,supplemental ,appropriations ,act1 #bjbb 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aag-dc7 shall retain his or her eligibility for the benefits and services described in subsection 7b7 of such section if the individual is under consideration for1 or is granted1 adjustment of status under this section2 and 7,b7 such benefits and services shall remain available to the individual to the same extent and for the same periods of time as such benefits and services are otherwise available to refugees who acquire such status4 7#b7 ,exception from #e-year limited eligibility for means-tested public benefits ,section #djc7;b77#a7 of the ,personal ,responsibility and ,work ,opportunity ,reconciliation ,act of #aiif 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #afac7;b77#a77 is amended by adding at the end the following3 7,f7 ,an alien whose status is adjusted under section #d of the ,fulfilling ,promises to ,afghan ,allies ,act to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence or to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis4 4 7q7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to preclude an eligible individual from applying for or receiving any immigration benefit to which the individual is otherwise entitled4 7r7 ,exemption from numerical limitations 7#a7 ,in general ,aliens granted conditional permanent resident status or lawful permanent resident status under this section shall not be subject to the numerical limitations under sections #bja1 #bjb1 and #bjc of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea1 #aaeb1 and #aaec74 7#b7 ,spouse and children beneficiaries ,a spouse or child who is the beneficiary of an immigrant petition under section #bjd of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaed7 filed by an alien who has been granted conditional permanent resident status or lawful permanent resident status under this section1 seeking classification of the spouse or child under section #bjc7;a77#b77;,a7 of that ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaec7;a77#b77;,a77 shall not be subject to the numerical limitations under sections #bja1 #bjb1 and #bjc of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea1 #aaeb1 and #aaec74 7s7 ,effect on other applications ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 in the interest of efficiency1 the ,secretary may pause consideration of any application or request for an immigration benefit pending adjudication so as to prioritize consideration of adjustment of status to an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis under this section4 7t7 ,authorization for appropriations ,there is authorized to be appropriated to the ,attorney ,general1 the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services1 the ,secretary1 and the ,secretary of ,state such sums as are necessary to carry out this section4 #e4 ,refugee processes for certain at-risk ,afghan allies 7a7 ,definition of ,afghan ally 7#a7 ,in general ,in this section1 the term ,afghan ally means an alien who is a citizen or national of ,afghanistan1 or in the case of an alien having no nationality1 an alien who last habitually resided in ,afghanistan1 who-- 7,a7 was-- 7i7 a member of-- 7,i7 the special operations forces of the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces2 7,,ii7 the ,afghanistan ,national ,army ,special ,operations ,command2 7,,iii7 the ,afghan ,air ,force2 or 7,,iv7 the ,special ,mission ,wing of ,afghanistan2 7ii7 a female member of any other entity of the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces1 including-- 7,i7 a cadet or instructor at the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense ,university2 and 7,,ii7 a civilian employee of the ,ministry of ,defense or the ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs2 7iii7 an individual associated with former ,afghan military and police human intelligence activities1 including operators and ,department of ,defense sources2 7iv7 an individual associated with former ,afghan military counterintelligence1 counterterrorism1 or counternarcotics2 7v7 an individual associated with the former ,afghan ,ministry of ,defense1 ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs1 or court system1 and who was involved in the investigation1 prosecution or detention of combatants or members of the ,taliban or criminal networks affiliated with the ,taliban2 7vi7 an individual employed in the former justice sector in ,afghanistan as a judge1 prosecutor1 or investigator who was engaged in rule of law activities for which the ,united ,states provided funding or training2 or 7vii7 a senior military officer1 senior enlisted personnel1 or civilian official who served on the staff of the former ,ministry of ,defense or the former ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs of ,afghanistan2 or 7,b7 provided service to an entity or organization described in subparagraph 7,a7 for not less than #a year during the period beginning on ,december #bb1 #bjja1 and ending on ,september #a1 #bjba1 and did so in support of the ,united ,states mission in ,afghanistan4 7#b7 ,inclusions ,for purposes of this section1 the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces includes members of the security forces under the ,ministry of ,defense and the ,ministry of ,interior ,affairs of the ,islamic ,republic of ,afghanistan1 including the ,afghanistan ,national ,army1 the ,afghan ,air ,force1 the ,afghanistan ,national ,police1 and any other entity designated by the ,secretary of ,defense as part of the ,afghanistan ,national ,defense and ,security ,forces during the relevant period of service of the applicant concerned4 7b7 ,refugee status for ,afghan allies 7#a7 ,designation as refugees of special humanitarian concern ,afghan allies shall be considered refugees of special humanitarian concern under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg71 until the later of #aj years after the date of enactment of this ,act or upon determination by the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary1 that such designation is no longer in the interest of the ,united ,states4 7#b7 ,third country presence not required ,notwithstanding section #aja7;a77#db7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#db771 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary shall1 to the greatest extent possible1 conduct remote refugee processing for an ,afghan ally located in ,afghanistan4 7c7 ,afghan allies referral program 7#a7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act-- 7,a7 the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 shall establish a process by which an individual may apply to the ,secretary of ,defense for classification as an ,afghan ally and request a referral to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program2 and 7,b7 the head of any appropriate department or agency that conducted operations in ,afghanistan during the period beginning on ,december #bb1 #bjja1 and ending on ,september #a1 #bjba1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state1 may establish a process by which an individual may apply to the head of the appropriate department or agency for classification as an ,afghan ally and request a referral to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program4 7#b7 ,application system 7,a7 ,in general ,the process established under paragraph 7#a7 shall-- 7i7 include the development and maintenance of a secure online portal through which applicants may provide information verifying their status as ,afghan allies and upload supporting documentation2 and 7ii7 allow-- 7,i7 an applicant to submit his or her own application2 7,,ii7 a designee of an applicant to submit an application on behalf of the applicant2 and 7,,iii7 in the case of an applicant who is outside the ,united ,states1 the submission of an application regardless of where the applicant is located4 7,b7 ,use by other agencies ,the ,secretary of ,defense-- 7i7 may enter into arrangements with the head of any other appropriate department or agency so as to allow the application system established under subparagraph 7,a7 to be used by such department or agency2 and 7ii7 shall notify the ,secretary of ,state of any such arrangement4 7#c7 ,review process ,as soon as practicable after receiving a request for classification and referral described in paragraph 7#a71 the head of the appropriate department or agency shall-- 7,a7 review-- 7i7 the service record of the applicant1 if available2 7ii7 if the applicant provides a service record or other supporting documentation1 any information that helps verify the service record concerned1 including information or an attestation provided by any current or former official of the department or agency who has personal knowledge of the eligibility of the applicant for such classification and referral2 and 7iii7 the data holdings of the department or agency and other cooperating interagency partners1 including as applicable biographic and biometric records1 iris scans1 fingerprints1 voice biometric information1 hand geometry biometrics1 other identifiable information1 and any other information related to the applicant1 including relevant derogatory information2 and 7,b7 7i7 in a case in which the head of the department or agency determines that the applicant is an ,afghan ally without significant derogatory information1 refer the ,afghan ally to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program as a refugee2 and 7ii7 include with such referral-- 7,i7 any service record concerned1 if available2 7,,ii7 if the applicant provides a service record1 any information that helps verify the service record concerned2 and 7,,iii7 any biometrics for the applicant4 7#d7 ,review process for denial of request for referral 7,a7 ,in general ,in the case of an applicant with respect to whom the head of the appropriate department or agency denies a request for classification and referral based on a determination that the applicant is not an ,afghan ally or based on derogatory information-- 7i7 the head of the department or agency shall provide the applicant with a written notice of the denial that provides1 to the maximum extent practicable1 a description of the basis for the denial1 including the facts and inferences1 or evidentiary gaps1 underlying the individual determination2 and 7ii7 the applicant shall be provided an opportunity to submit not more than #a written appeal to the head of the department or agency for each such denial4 7,b7 ,deadline for appeal ,an appeal under clause 7ii7 of subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted-- 7i7 not more than #abj days after the date on which the applicant concerned receives notice under clause 7i7 of that subparagraph2 or 7ii7 on any date thereafter1 at the discretion of the head of the appropriate department or agency4 7,c7 ,request to reopen 7i7 ,in general ,an applicant who receives a denial under subparagraph 7,a7 may submit a request to reopen a request for classification and referral under the process established under paragraph 7#a7 so that the applicant may provide additional information1 clarify existing information1 or explain any unfavorable information4 7ii7 ,limitation ,after considering #a such request to reopen from an applicant1 the head of the appropriate department or agency may deny subsequent requests to reopen submitted by the same applicant4 7#e7 ,form and content of referral ,to the extent practicable1 the head of the appropriate department or agency shall ensure that referrals made under this subsection-- 7,a7 conform to requirements established by the ,secretary of ,state for form and content2 and 7,b7 are complete and include sufficient contact information1 supporting documentation1 and any other material the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary consider necessary or helpful in determining whether an applicant is entitled to refugee status4 7#f7 ,termination ,the application process and referral system under this subsection shall terminate upon the later of #a year before the termination of the designation under subsection 7b77#a7 or on the date of a joint determination by the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,defense1 in consultation with the ,secretary1 that such termination is in the national interest of the ,united ,states4 7d7 ,general provisions 7#a7 ,prohibition on fees ,the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 the ,secretary of ,state1 or the head of any appropriate department or agency referring ,afghan allies under this section may not charge any fee in connection with a request for a classification and referral as a refugee under this section4 7#b7 ,defense personnel ,any limitation in law with respect to the number of personnel within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the military departments1 or a ,defense ,agency 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall not apply to personnel employed for the primary purpose of carrying out this section4 7#c7 ,representation ,an alien applying for admission to the ,united ,states under this section may be represented during the application process1 including at relevant interviews and examinations1 by an attorney or other accredited representative4 ,such representation shall not be at the expense of the ,united ,states ,government4 7#d7 ,protection of aliens ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the head of any other appropriate ,federal agency1 shall make a reasonable effort to provide an alien who has been classified as an ,afghan ally and has been referred as a refugee under this section protection or to immediately remove such alien from ,afghanistan1 if possible4 7#e7 ,other eligibility for immigrant status ,no alien shall be denied the opportunity to apply for admission under this section solely because the alien qualifies as an immediate relative or is eligible for any other immigrant classification4 7#f7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as necessary for each of fiscal years #bjbd through #bjcd to carry out this section4 7e7 ,rule of construction ,nothing in this section may be construed to inhibit the ,secretary of ,state from accepting refugee referrals from any entity4 #f4 ,improving efficiency and oversight of refugee and special immigrant processing 7a7 ,acceptance of fingerprint cards and submissions of biometrics ,in addition to the methods authorized under the heading relating to the ,immigration and ,naturalization ,service under title ,i of the ,departments of ,commerce1 ,justice1 and ,state1 the ,judiciary1 and ,related ,agencies ,appropriations ,act of #aiih 7,public ,law #aje-aai1 #aaa ,stat4 #bddh2 #h ,u4,s4,c4 #aajc note71 and other applicable law1 and subject to such safeguards as the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary of ,defense1 as appropriate1 shall prescribe to ensure the integrity of the biometric collection 7which shall include verification of identity by comparison of such fingerprints with fingerprints taken by or under the direct supervision of the ,secretary prior to or at the time of the individual's application for admission to the ,united ,states71 the ,secretary may1 in the case of any application for any benefit under the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja et seq471 accept fingerprint cards or any other submission of biometrics-- 7#a7 prepared by international or nongovernmental organizations under an appropriate agreement with the ,secretary or the ,secretary of ,state2 7#b7 prepared by employees or contractors of the ,department of ,homeland ,security or the ,department of ,state2 or 7#c7 provided by an agency 7as defined under section #cejb of title #dd1 ,united ,states ,code74 7b7 ,staffing 7#a7 ,vetting ,the ,secretary of ,state1 the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 and any other agency authorized to carry out the vetting process under this ,act1 shall each ensure sufficient staffing1 and request the resources necessary1 to efficiently and adequately carry out the vetting of applicants for-- 7,a7 referral to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program1 consistent with the determinations established under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg72 and 7,b7 special immigrant status4 7#b7 ,refugee resettlement ,the ,secretary of ,health and ,human ,services shall ensure sufficient staffing to efficiently provide assistance under chapter #b of title ,,iv of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aeba et seq47 to refugees resettled in the ,united ,states4 7c7 ,remote processing ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary shall employ remote processing capabilities for refugee processing under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg71 including secure digital file transfers1 videoconferencing and teleconferencing capabilities1 remote review of applications1 remote interviews1 remote collection of signatures1 waiver of the applicant's appearance or signature 7other than a final appearance and verification by the oath of the applicant prior to or at the time of the individual's application for admission to the ,united ,states71 waiver of signature for individuals under #e years old1 and any other capability the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary consider appropriate1 secure1 and likely to reduce processing wait times at particular facilities4 7d7 ,monthly arrival reports ,with respect to monthly reports issued by the ,secretary of ,state relating to ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program arrivals1 the ,secretary of ,state shall report-- 7#a7 the number of monthly admissions of refugees1 disaggregated by priorities2 and 7#b7 the number of ,afghan allies admitted as refugees4 7e7 ,interagency ,task ,force on ,afghan ,ally ,strategy 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #ahj days after the date of the enactment of this ,act1 the ,president shall establish an ,interagency ,task ,force on ,afghan ,ally ,strategy 7referred to in this section as the ,task ,force7-- 7,a7 to develop and oversee the implementation of the strategy and contingency plan described in subparagraph 7,a77i7 of paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 to submit the report1 and provide a briefing on the report1 as described in subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#d74 7#b7 ,membership 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,task ,force shall include-- 7i7 #a or more representatives from each relevant ,federal agency1 as designated by the head of the applicable relevant ,federal agency2 and 7ii7 any other ,federal ,government official designated by the ,president4 7,b7 ,relevant ,federal agency defined ,in this paragraph1 the term relevant ,federal agency means-- 7i7 the ,department of ,state2 7ii7 the ,department of ,homeland ,security2 7iii7 the ,department of ,defense2 7iv7 the ,department of ,health and ,human ,services2 7v7 the ,department of ,justice2 and 7vi7 the ,office of the ,director of ,national ,intelligence4 7#c7 ,chair ,the ,task ,force shall be chaired by the ,secretary of ,state4 7#d7 ,duties 7,a7 ,report 7i7 ,in general ,not later than #ahj days after the date on which the ,task ,force is established1 the ,task ,force1 acting through the chair of the ,task ,force1 shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of ,congress that includes-- 7,i7 a strategy for facilitating the resettlement of nationals of ,afghanistan outside the ,united ,states who1 during the period beginning on ,october #a1 #bjja1 and ending on ,september #a1 #bjba1 directly and personally supported the ,united ,states mission in ,afghanistan1 as determined by the ,secretary of ,state in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense2 and 7,,ii7 a contingency plan for future emergency operations in foreign countries involving foreign nationals who have worked directly with the ,united ,states ,government1 including the ,armed ,forces of the ,united ,states and ,united ,states intelligence agencies4 7ii7 ,elements ,the report required under clause 7i7 shall include-- 7,i7 the total number of nationals of ,afghanistan who have pending specified applications1 disaggregated by-- 7aa7 such nationals in ,afghanistan and such nationals in a third country2 7bb7 type of specified application2 and 7cc7 applications that are documentarily complete and applications that are not documentarily complete2 7,,ii7 an estimate of the number of nationals of ,afghanistan who may be eligible for special immigrant status or classification as an ,afghan ally2 7,,iii7 with respect to the strategy required under subparagraph 7,a77i77,i7-- 7aa7 the estimated number of nationals of ,afghanistan described in such subparagraph2 7bb7 a description of the process for safely resettling such nationals of ,afghanistan2 7cc7 a plan for processing such nationals of ,afghanistan for admission to the ,united ,states that-- 7,,aa7 discusses the feasibility of remote processing for such nationals of ,afghanistan residing in ,afghanistan2 7,,bb7 includes any strategy for facilitating refugee and consular processing for such nationals of ,afghanistan in third countries1 and the timelines for such processing2 7,,cc7 includes a plan for conducting rigorous and efficient vetting of all such nationals of ,afghanistan for processing2 7,,dd7 discusses the availability and capacity of sites in third countries to process applications and conduct any required vetting for such nationals of ,afghanistan1 including the potential to establish additional sites2 and 7,,ee7 includes a plan for providing updates and necessary information to affected individuals and relevant nongovernmental organizations2 7dd7 a description of considerations1 including resource constraints1 security concerns1 missing or inaccurate information1 and diplomatic considerations1 that limit the ability of the ,secretary of ,state or the ,secretary to increase the number of such nationals of ,afghanistan who can be safely processed or resettled2 7ee7 an identification of any resource or additional authority necessary to increase the number of such nationals of ,afghanistan who can be processed or resettled2 7ff7 an estimate of the cost to fully implement the strategy2 and 7gg7 any other matter the ,task ,force considers relevant to the implementation of the strategy2 7,,iv7 with respect to the contingency plan required by clause 7i77,,ii7-- 7aa7 a description of the standard practices for screening and vetting foreign nationals considered to be eligible for resettlement in the ,united ,states1 including a strategy for vetting1 and maintaining the records of1 such foreign nationals who are unable to provide identification documents or biographic details due to emergency circumstances2 7bb7 a strategy for facilitating refugee or consular processing for such foreign nationals in third countries2 7cc7 clear guidance with respect to which ,federal agency has the authority and responsibility to coordinate ,federal resettlement efforts2 7dd7 a description of any resource or additional authority necessary to coordinate ,federal resettlement efforts1 including the need for a contingency fund2 and 7ee7 any other matter the ,task ,force considers relevant to the implementation of the contingency plan2 and 7,v7 a strategy for the efficient processing of all ,afghan special immigrant visa applications and appeals1 including-- 7aa7 a review of current staffing levels and needs across all interagency offices and officials engaged in the special immigrant visa process2 7bb7 an analysis of the expected ,chief of ,mission approvals and denials of applications in the pipeline in order to project the expected number of visas necessary to provide special immigrant status to all approved applicants under this ,act during the several years after the date of the enactment of this ,act2 7cc7 an assessment as to whether adequate guidelines exist for reconsidering or reopening applications for special immigrant visas in appropriate circumstances and consistent with applicable laws2 and 7dd7 an assessment of the procedures throughout the special immigrant visa application process1 including at the ,portsmouth ,consular ,center1 and the effectiveness of communication between the ,portsmouth ,consular ,center and applicants1 including an identification of any area in which improvements to the efficiency of such procedures and communication may be made4 7iii7 ,form ,the report required under clause 7i7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may include a classified annex4 7,b7 ,briefing ,not later than #fj days after submitting the report required by clause 7i71 the ,task ,force shall brief the appropriate committees of ,congress on the contents of the report4 7#e7 ,termination ,the ,task ,force shall remain in effect until the later of-- 7,a7 the date on which the strategy required under paragraph 7#d77;,a77i77,i7 has been fully implemented2 7,b7 the date of a determination by the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense and the ,secretary1 that a task force is no longer necessary for the implementation of subparagraphs 7,a7 and 7,b7 of paragraph 7#a72 or 7,c7 the date that is #aj years after the date of the enactment of this ,act4 7f7 ,improving consultation with ,congress ,section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7a71 by amending paragraph 7#d7 to read as follows3 7#d7 7,a7 ,in the determination made under this subsection for each fiscal year 7beginning with fiscal year #aiib71 the ,president shall enumerate1 with the respective number of refugees so determined1 the number of aliens who were granted asylum in the previous year4 7,b7 ,in making a determination under paragraph 7#a71 the ,president shall consider the information in the most recently published projected global resettlement needs report published by the ,united ,nations ,high ,commissioner for ,refugees4 2 7#b7 in subsection 7e71 by amending paragraph 7#b7 to read as follows3 7#b7 ,a description of the number and allocation of the refugees to be admitted1 including the expected allocation by region1 and an analysis of the conditions within the countries from which they came4 2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following-- 7g7 ,quarterly reports on admissions ,not later than #cj days after the last day of each quarter beginning the fourth quarter of fiscal year #bjbd1 the ,president shall submit to the ,committee on ,homeland ,security and ,governmental ,affairs1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,relations of the ,senate and the ,committee on ,homeland ,security1 the ,committee on the ,judiciary1 and the ,committee on ,foreign ,affairs of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes the following3 7#a7 ,refugees admitted 7,a7 ,the number of refugees admitted to the ,united ,states during the preceding quarter4 7,b7 ,the cumulative number of refugees admitted to the ,united ,states during the applicable fiscal year1 as of the last day of the preceding quarter4 7,c7 ,the number of refugees expected to be admitted to the ,united ,states during the remainder of the applicable fiscal year4 7,d7 ,the number of refugees from each region admitted to the ,united ,states during the preceding quarter4 7#b7 ,refugee applicants with pending security checks 7,a7 ,the number of aliens1 by nationality1 security check1 and responsible vetting agency1 for whom a ,national ,vetting ,center or other security check has been requested during the preceding quarter1 and the number of aliens1 by nationality1 for whom the check was pending beyond #cj days4 7,b7 ,the number of aliens1 by nationality1 security check1 and responsible vetting agency1 for whom a ,national ,vetting ,center or other security check has been pending for more than #ahj days4 7#c7 ,circuit rides 7,a7 ,for the preceding quarter-- 7i7 the number of ,refugee ,corps officers deployed on circuit rides and the overall number of ,refugee ,corps officers2 7ii7 the number of individuals interviewed-- 7,i7 on each circuit ride2 and 7,,ii7 at each circuit ride location2 7iii7 the number of circuit rides2 and 7iv7 for each circuit ride1 the duration of the circuit ride4 7,b7 ,for the subsequent #b quarters-- 7i7 the number of circuit rides planned2 and 7ii7 the number of individuals planned to be interviewed4 7#d7 ,processing 7,a7 ,for refugees admitted to the ,united ,states during the preceding quarter1 the average number of days between-- 7i7 the date on which an individual referred to the ,united ,states ,government as a refugee applicant is interviewed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security2 and 7ii7 the date on which such individual is admitted to the ,united ,states4 7,b7 ,for refugee applicants interviewed by the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security in the preceding quarter1 the approval1 denial1 recommended approval1 recommended denial1 and hold rates for the applications for admission of such individuals1 disaggregated by nationality4 4 #g4 ,support for certain vulnerable ,afghans relating to employment by or on behalf of the ,united ,states 7a7 ,special immigrant visas for certain relatives of certain members of the ,armed ,forces 7#a7 ,in general ,section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77 is amended-- 7,a7 in subparagraph 7,l77iii71 by adding a semicolon at the end2 7,b7 in subparagraph 7,m71 by striking the period at the end and inserting 2 and2 and 7,c7 by adding at the end the following3 7,n7 a citizen or national of ,afghanistan who is the parent or brother or sister of-- 7i7 a member of the ,armed ,forces 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code72 or 7ii7 a veteran 7as defined in section #aja of title #ch1 ,united ,states ,code74 4 7#b7 ,numerical limitations 7,a7 ,in general ,subject to subparagraph 7,c71 the total number of principal aliens who may be provided special immigrant visas under subparagraph 7,n7 of section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg771 as added by paragraph 7#a71 may not exceed #b1ejj each fiscal year4 7,b7 ,carryover ,if the numerical limitation specified in subparagraph 7,a7 is not reached during a given fiscal year1 the numerical limitation specified in such subparagraph for the following fiscal year shall be increased by a number equal to the difference between-- 7i7 the numerical limitation specified in subparagraph 7,a7 for the given fiscal year2 and 7ii7 the number of principal aliens provided special immigrant visas under subparagraph 7,n7 of section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77 during the given fiscal year4 7,c7 ,maximum number of visas ,the total number of aliens who may be provided special immigrant visas under subparagraph 7,n7 of section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77 shall not exceed #aj1jjj4 7,d7 ,duration of authority ,the authority to issue visas under subparagraph 7,n7 of section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg77 shall-- 7i7 commence on the date of the enactment of this ,act2 and 7ii7 terminate on the date on which all such visas are exhausted4 7b7 ,quarterly reports ,paragraph 7#ab7 of section #fjb7;b7 of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-h7 is amended is amended to read as follows3 7#ab7 ,quarterly reports 7,a7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #abj days after the date of enactment of the ,fulfilling ,promises to ,afghan ,allies ,act and every #ij days thereafter1 the ,secretary of ,state and the ,secretary of ,homeland ,security1 in consultation with the ,secretary of ,defense1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes the following3 7i7 ,for the preceding quarter-- 7,i7 a description of improvements made to the processing of special immigrant visas and refugee processing for citizens and nationals of ,afghanistan2 7,,ii7 the number of new ,afghan referrals to the ,united ,states ,refugee ,admissions ,program1 disaggregated by referring entity2 7,,iii7 the number of interviews of ,afghans conducted by ,u4,s4 ,citizenship and ,immigration ,services1 disaggregated by the country in which such interviews took place2 7,,iv7 the number of approvals and the number of denials of refugee status requests for ,afghans2 7,v7 the number of total admissions to the ,united ,states of ,afghan refugees2 7,,vi7 number of such admissions1 disaggregated by whether the refugees come from within1 or outside of1 ,afghanistan2 7,,vii7 the average processing time for citizens and nationals of ,afghanistan who are applicants2 7,,viii7 the number of such cases processed within such average processing time2 and 7,,ix7 the number of denials issued with respect to applications by citizens and nationals of ,afghanistan4 7ii7 ,the number of applications by citizens and nationals of ,afghanistan for refugee referrals pending as of the date of submission of the report4 7iii7 ,a description of the efficiency improvements made in the process by which applications for special immigrant visas under this subsection are processed1 including information described in clauses 7iii7 through 7viii7 of paragraph 7#aa77;,b74 7,b7 ,form of report ,each report required by subparagraph 7,a7 shall be submitted in unclassified form but may contain a classified annex4 7,c7 ,public posting ,the ,secretary of ,state shall publish on the website of the ,department of ,state the unclassified portion of each report submitted under subparagraph 7,a74 4 7c7 ,general provisions 7#a7 ,prohibition on fees ,the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,defense1 or the ,secretary of ,state may not charge any fee in connection with an application for1 or issuance of1 a special immigrant visa or special immigrant status under-- 7,a7 section #fjb of the ,afghan ,allies ,protection ,act of #bjji 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aaa-h72 7,b7 section #ajei of the ,national ,defense ,authorization ,act for ,fiscal ,year #bjjf 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja note2 ,public ,law #aji-afc72 or 7,c7 subparagraph 7,n7 of section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg771 as added by subsection 7a77#a74 7#b7 ,defense personnel ,any limitation in law with respect to the number of personnel within the ,office of the ,secretary of ,defense1 the military departments1 or a ,defense ,agency 7as defined in section #aja7;a7 of title #aj1 ,united ,states ,code7 shall not apply to personnel employed for the primary purpose of carrying out this section4 7#c7 ,protection of aliens ,the ,secretary of ,state1 in consultation with the head of any other appropriate ,federal agency1 shall make a reasonable effort to provide an alien who is seeking status as a special immigrant under subparagraph 7,n7 of section #aja7;a77#bg7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaja7;a77#bg771 as added by subsection 7a77#a71 protection or to immediately remove such alien from ,afghanistan1 if possible4 7#d7 ,resettlement support ,a citizen or national of ,afghanistan who is admitted to the ,united ,states under this section or an amendment made by this section shall be eligible for resettlement assistance1 entitlement programs1 and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7 to the same extent1 and for the same periods of time1 as such refugees4 #h4 ,support for allies seeking resettlement in the ,united ,states ,notwithstanding any other provision of law1 during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of this ,act and ending on the date that is #aj years thereafter1 the ,secretary and the ,secretary of ,state may waive any fee or surcharge or exempt individuals from the payment of any fee or surcharge collected by the ,department of ,homeland ,security and the ,department of ,state1 respectively1 in connection with a petition or application for1 or issuance of1 an immigrant visa to a national of ,afghanistan under section #bja7;b77#b77;,a77i7 or #bjc7;a7 of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaea7;b77#b77;,a77i7 and #aaec7;a771 respectively4 #i4 ,reporting 7a7 ,quarterly reports ,beginning on ,january #a1 #bjbh1 not less frequently than quarterly1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,senate and the ,committee on the ,judiciary of the ,house of ,representatives a report that includes1 for the preceding quarter-- 7#a7 the number of individuals granted conditional permanent resident status under section #d1 disaggregated by the number of such individuals for whom conditions have been removed2 7#b7 the number of individuals granted conditional permanent resident status under section #d who have been determined to be ineligible for removal of conditions 7and the reasons for such determination72 and 7#c7 the number of individuals granted conditional permanent resident status under section #d for whom no such determination has been made 7and the reasons for the lack of such determination74 7b7 ,annual reports ,not less frequently than annually1 the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,attorney ,general1 shall submit to the appropriate committees of ,congress a report that includes for the preceding year1 with respect to individuals granted conditional permanent resident status under section #d-- 7#a7 the number of such individuals who are placed in removal proceedings under section #bdj of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbi;a7 charged with a ground of deportability under subsection 7a77#b7 of section #bcg of that ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbg71 disaggregated by each applicable ground under that subsection2 7#b7 the number of such individuals who are placed in removal proceedings under section #bdj of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbi;a7 charged with a ground of deportability under subsection 7a77#c7 of section #bcg of that ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #abbg71 disaggregated by each applicable ground under that subsection2 7#c7 the number of final orders of removal issued pursuant to proceedings described in paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b71 disaggregated by each applicable ground of deportability2 7#d7 the number of such individuals for whom such proceedings are pending1 disaggregated by each applicable ground of deportability2 and 7#e7 a review of the available options for removal from the ,united ,states1 including any changes in the feasibility of such options during the preceding year4 #aj4 ,rule of construction ,except as expressly described in this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act1 nothing in this ,act or an amendment made by this ,act may be construed to modify1 expand1 or limit any law or authority to process or admit refugees under section #bjg of the ,immigration and ,nationality ,act 7#h ,u4,s4,c4 #aaeg7 or applicants for an immigrant visa under the immigration laws4