[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
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[H.R. 6 Introduced in House (IH)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 6
To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of
certain aliens, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
March 12, 2019
Ms. Roybal-Allard (for herself, Ms. Velazquez, Ms. Clarke of New York,
Mr. Aguilar, Ms. Barragan, Mr. Carbajal, Mr. Cardenas, Mr. Castro of
Texas, Mr. Cisneros, Mr. Correa, Mr. Costa, Ms. Escobar, Mr. Espaillat,
Mr. Gallego, Mr. Garcia of Illinois, Ms. Garcia of Texas, Mr. Gomez,
Mr. Gonzalez of Texas, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Levin of California, Mr.
Lujan, Ms. Mucarsel-Powell, Mrs. Napolitano, Ms. Ocasio-Cortez, Mr.
Ruiz, Mr. Sablan, Mr. San Nicolas, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Sires,
Mr. Soto, Ms. Torres Small of New Mexico, Mrs. Torres of California,
Mrs. Trahan, Mr. Vargas, Mr. Vela, Ms. Adams, Mr. Allred, Ms. Bass, Mr.
Bera, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Blumenauer, Ms. Blunt Rochester, Ms. Bonamici, Mr.
Brendan F. Boyle of Pennsylvania, Mr. Brown of Maryland, Ms. Brownley
of California, Mrs. Bustos, Mr. Butterfield, Mr. Carson of Indiana, Mr.
Casten of Illinois, Ms. Castor of Florida, Ms. Judy Chu of California,
Mr. Cicilline, Ms. Clark of Massachusetts, Mr. Clay, Mr. Cleaver, Mr.
Clyburn, Mr. Cohen, Mr. Connolly, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Courtney, Mr. Cox of
California, Mr. Crist, Mr. Crow, Mr. Cummings, Mr. Danny K. Davis of
Illinois, Mrs. Davis of California, Ms. Dean, Mr. DeFazio, Ms. DeGette,
Ms. DeLauro, Ms. DelBene, Mr. Delgado, Mrs. Demings, Mr. DeSaulnier,
Mr. Deutch, Mrs. Dingell, Mr. Doggett, Mr. Michael F. Doyle of
Pennsylvania, Mr. Engel, Ms. Eshoo, Mr. Evans, Mrs. Fletcher, Ms.
Frankel, Ms. Fudge, Ms. Gabbard, Mr. Garamendi, Mr. Green of Texas, Ms.
Haaland, Mr. Harder of California, Mr. Hastings, Mrs. Hayes, Mr. Heck,
Mr. Higgins of New York, Ms. Hill of California, Mr. Himes, Mr.
Horsford, Ms. Houlahan, Mr. Hoyer, Mr. Huffman, Ms. Jackson Lee, Ms.
Jayapal, Mr. Jeffries, Ms. Johnson of Texas, Mr. Johnson of Georgia,
Mr. Keating, Ms. Kelly of Illinois, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Khanna, Mr.
Kildee, Mr. Kilmer, Mr. Kim, Mr. Kind, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mr.
Krishnamoorthi, Ms. Kuster of New Hampshire, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Larsen
of Washington, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. Lawson of
Florida, Ms. Lee of California, Mrs. Lee of Nevada, Mr. Levin of
Michigan, Mr. Lewis, Mr. Ted Lieu of California, Mr. Lipinski, Ms.
Lofgren, Mr. Lowenthal, Mrs. Lowey, Mrs. Luria, Mr. Malinowski, Mrs.
Carolyn B. Maloney of New York, Mr. Sean Patrick Maloney of New York,
Ms. Matsui, Ms. McCollum, Mr. McEachin, Mr. McGovern, Mr. McNerney, Mr.
Meeks, Ms. Meng, Ms. Moore, Mr. Moulton, Mr. Nadler, Mr. Neal, Mr.
Neguse, Mr. Norcross, Ms. Norton, Mr. O'Halleran, Ms. Omar, Mr.
Pallone, Mr. Panetta, Mr. Pappas, Mr. Pascrell, Mr. Payne, Ms. Pelosi,
Mr. Perlmutter, Mr. Peters, Ms. Pingree, Ms. Plaskett, Mr. Pocan, Ms.
Pressley, Mr. Price of North Carolina, Mr. Quigley, Mr. Raskin, Miss
Rice of New York, Mr. Richmond, Mr. Rouda, Mr. Ruppersberger, Mr. Rush,
Mr. Sarbanes, Ms. Scanlon, Ms. Schakowsky, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Schneider,
Mr. Schrader, Ms. Schrier, Mr. Scott of Virginia, Ms. Sewell of
Alabama, Ms. Shalala, Mr. Sherman, Mr. Smith of Washington, Mr.
Stanton, Mr. Suozzi, Mr. Swalwell of California, Mr. Takano, Mr.
Thompson of Mississippi, Mr. Thompson of California, Ms. Titus, Ms.
Tlaib, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Trone, Ms. Underwood, Mr. Veasey, Ms. Wasserman
Schultz, Ms. Waters, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Mr. Welch, Ms. Wexton, Ms.
Wild, Ms. Wilson of Florida, Mr. Yarmuth, and Mr. Cuellar) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the
committee concerned
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A BILL
To authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of
certain aliens, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``American Dream and Promise Act of
2019''.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
The table of contents of this Act is as follows:
Sec. 1. Short title.
Sec. 2. Table of contents.
TITLE I--DREAM ACT OF 2019
Sec. 101. Short title.
Sec. 102. Permanent resident status on a conditional basis for certain
long-term residents who entered the United
States as children.
Sec. 103. Terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis.
Sec. 104. Return to previous immigration status.
Sec. 105. Removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status.
Sec. 106. Restoration of State option to determine residency for
purposes of higher education benefits.
TITLE II--AMERICAN PROMISE ACT OF 2019
Sec. 201. Short title.
Sec. 202. Adjustment of status for certain nationals of certain
countries designated for temporary
protected status or deferred enforced
departure.
Sec. 203. Reporting requirements regarding future discontinued
eligibility of aliens from countries
currently listed under temporary protected
status.
Sec. 204. Waiver of certain language requirements.
Sec. 205. Clarification of inspection and admission under temporary
protected status.
TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sec. 301. Definitions.
Sec. 302. Limitation on removal; application and fee exemption; waiver
of grounds for inadmissibility and other
conditions on eligible individuals.
Sec. 303. Determination of continuous presence.
Sec. 304. Exemption from numerical limitations.
Sec. 305. Availability of administrative and judicial review.
Sec. 306. Documentation requirements.
Sec. 307. Rule making.
Sec. 308. Confidentiality of information.
Sec. 309. Grant program to assist eligible applicants.
Sec. 310. Provisions affecting eligibility for adjustment of status.
TITLE I--DREAM ACT OF 2019
SEC. 101. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``Dream Act of 2019''.
SEC. 102. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS ON A CONDITIONAL BASIS FOR CERTAIN
LONG-TERM RESIDENTS WHO ENTERED THE UNITED STATES AS
CHILDREN.
(a) Conditional Basis for Status.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, and except as provided in section 105(c)(2), an alien
shall be considered, at the time of obtaining the status of an alien
lawfully admitted for permanent residence under this section, to have
obtained such status on a conditional basis subject to the provisions
of this title.
(b) Requirements.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of
law, the Secretary or the Attorney General shall cancel the
removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence on a conditional basis, or
without the conditional basis as provided in section 105(c)(2),
an alien who is inadmissible or deportable from the United
States if--
(A) the alien has been continuously physically
present in the United States since the date that is 4
years before the date of the enactment of this Act;
(B) the alien was younger than 18 years of age on
the date on which the alien initially entered the
United States;
(C) subject to sections 301(b) and 302(d), the
alien--
(i) is not inadmissible under paragraph
(2), (3), (6)(E), (6)(G), (8), (10)(A),
(10)(C), (10)(D), or (10)(E) of section 212(a)
of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1182(a));
(ii) has not ordered, incited, assisted, or
otherwise participated in the persecution of
any person on account of race, religion,
nationality, membership in a particular social
group, or political opinion; and
(iii) excluding any offense under State law
for which an essential element is the alien's
immigration status, and any minor traffic
offense, has not been convicted of--
(I) any offense under Federal or
State law that is punishable by a
maximum term of imprisonment of more
than 1 year;
(II) 3 or more offenses under
Federal or State law for which the
alien was convicted on different dates
for each of the 3 offenses and
imprisoned for an aggregate of 90 days
or more; or
(III) a crime of domestic violence,
unless--
(aa) the alien demonstrates
that such crime is related to
the alien having been--
(AA) a victim of
domestic violence,
sexual assault,
stalking, child abuse
or neglect, abuse or
neglect in later life,
or human trafficking;
(BB) battered or
subjected to extreme
cruelty; or
(CC) a victim of
criminal activity
described in section
101(a)(15)(U)(iii) of
the Immigration and
Nationality Act (8
U.S.C.
1101(a)(15)(U)(iii));
or
(bb) the Secretary, in the
discretion of the Secretary,
waives this subclause for
humanitarian purposes, for
family unity, or because the
waiver is otherwise in the
public interest; and
(D) the alien--
(i) has been admitted to an institution of
higher education;
(ii) in the United States, has--
(I) earned a high school diploma or
a commensurate alternative award from a
public or private high school;
(II) obtained the General Education
Development credential;
(III) obtained a high school
equivalency diploma recognized under
State law; or
(IV) obtained a recognized
postsecondary credential; or
(iii) is enrolled in secondary school or in
an education program assisting students in--
(I) obtaining a regular high school
diploma or its recognized equivalent
under State law;
(II) passing the General Education
Development test, a high school
equivalence diploma examination, or
other similar State-authorized exam;
(III) obtaining a certificate or
credential from an area career and
technical education school providing
education at the secondary level; or
(IV) obtaining a recognized
postsecondary credential.
(2) DACA recipients.--The Secretary or the Attorney General
shall cancel the removal of, and adjust to the status of an
alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence on a
conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as provided
in section 105(c)(2), an alien who--
(A) was granted DACA, unless the alien has become
ineligible for DACA renewal; or
(B) was never granted DACA, but would have been
eligible for such a grant pursuant to the terms of the
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy announced
by the Secretary of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012,
in place before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017.
(3) Application fee.--The Secretary may, subject to an
exemption under section 302(c), require an alien applying under
this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with
the cost of processing the application but does not exceed
$495.00.
(4) 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 data, in accordance with procedures
established by the Secretary. The Secretary shall provide an
alternative procedure for aliens who are unable to provide such
biometric or biographic data because of a physical impairment.
(5) Background checks.--
(A) Requirement for background checks.--The
Secretary shall utilize biometric, biographic, and
other data that the Secretary determines appropriate--
(i) to conduct security and law enforcement
background checks of an alien seeking permanent
resident status on a conditional basis under
this section; and
(ii) to determine whether there is any
criminal, national security, or other factor
that would render the alien ineligible for such
status.
(B) Completion of background checks.--The security
and law enforcement background checks of an alien
required under subparagraph (A) shall be completed, to
the satisfaction of the Secretary, before the date on
which the Secretary grants such alien permanent
resident status on a conditional basis under this
section.
(6) Military selective service.--An alien applying for
permanent resident status on a conditional basis under this
section, or without the conditional basis as provided in
section 105(c)(2), shall establish that the alien has
registered under the Military Selective Service Act (50 U.S.C.
3801 et seq.), if the alien is subject to registration under
such Act.
(7) Crime of domestic violence defined.--For purposes of
paragraph (1)(C)(iii)(III), the term ``crime of domestic
violence'' means any offense that has as an element the use,
attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against a
person committed by a current or former spouse of the person,
by an individual with whom the person shares a child in common,
by an individual who is cohabiting with or has cohabited with
the person as a spouse, by an individual similarly situated to
a spouse of the person under the domestic or family violence
laws of the jurisdiction where the offense occurs, or by any
other individual against a person who is protected from that
individual's acts under the domestic or family violence laws of
the United States or any State, Indian tribal government, or
unit of local government.
(c) Limitation on Removal of Certain Alien Minors; Treatment of
Certain Removed or Departed Aliens.--
(1) Certain alien minors.--
(A) Stay of removal.--The Attorney General shall
stay the removal proceedings of an alien who meets all
the requirements under subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C)
of subsection (b)(1), subject to sections 301(b) and
302(d), and is not older than 18 years of age.
(B) Commencement of removal proceedings.--The
Secretary may not commence removal proceedings for an
alien described in subparagraph (A).
(C) Lift of stay.--The Secretary or Attorney
General may not lift the stay granted to an alien under
subparagraph (A) unless the alien ceases to meet the
requirements under such subparagraph.
(2) Eligibility of removed or voluntarily departed
aliens.--An alien who was removed or permitted to depart
voluntarily from the United States on or after January 20,
2017, may apply for relief under this section from abroad if--
(A) the alien meets all the requirements under
subparagraphs (B) and (C) of subsection (b)(1), subject
to sections 301(b) and 302(d);
(B) the alien meets the requirements of subsection
(b)(1)(D) or was enrolled in an elementary school or
secondary school in the United States during the 60-day
period before the alien's removal or voluntary
departure;
(C) the alien was continuously physically present
in the United States for a period of at least 4 years;
(D) at the time of their removal or voluntary
departure, the alien--
(i) had been granted DACA, and was not
ineligible for DACA renewal; or
(ii) had never been granted DACA, but would
have been eligible for such a grant pursuant to
the terms of the Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals policy announced by the Secretary of
Homeland Security on June 15, 2012, in place
before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017; and
(E) the sole reason for their removal or voluntary
departure was that the alien was present in the United
States after the expiration of the period of stay
authorized by the Secretary of Homeland Security or was
present in the United States without being admitted or
paroled.
SEC. 103. TERMS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS ON A CONDITIONAL BASIS.
(a) Period of Status.--Permanent resident status on a conditional
basis is--
(1) valid for a period of 10 years, unless such period is
extended by the Secretary; and
(2) subject to termination under subsection (d).
(b) Notice of Requirements.--At the time an alien obtains permanent
resident status on a conditional basis, the Secretary shall provide
notice to the alien regarding the provisions of this title and the
requirements to have the conditional basis of such status removed.
(c) Professional, Commercial, and Business Licenses.--
Notwithstanding any other law, for the purposes of professional,
commercial, and business licenses, an alien with permanent status on a
conditional basis shall be treated as an alien lawfully admitted for
permanent residence.
(d) Termination of Status.--The Secretary may terminate the
permanent resident status on a conditional basis of an alien only if
the Secretary--
(1) determines that the alien ceases to meet the
requirements under section 102(b)(1)(C), subject to sections
301(b) and 302(d); and
(2) prior to the termination, provides the alien--
(A) notice of the proposed termination; and
(B) the opportunity for a hearing to provide
evidence that the alien meets such requirements or
otherwise contest the termination.
SEC. 104. RETURN TO PREVIOUS IMMIGRATION STATUS.
An alien whose permanent resident status on a conditional basis
expires under section 103(a)(1) or is terminated under section 103(d),
or whose application under section 102 is denied, shall return to the
immigration status that the alien had immediately before receiving
permanent resident status on a conditional basis or applying under
section 102, as appropriate.
SEC. 105. REMOVAL OF CONDITIONAL BASIS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS.
(a) Eligibility for Removal of Conditional Basis.--
(1) In general.--Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary
shall remove the conditional basis of an alien's permanent
resident status granted under this title and grant the alien
status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if
the alien--
(A) is described in section 102(b)(1)(C), subject
to sections 301(b) and 302(d);
(B) has not abandoned the alien's residence in the
United States during the period in which the alien has
permanent resident status on a conditional basis; and
(C)(i) has earned a degree from an institution of
higher education, or has completed at least 2 years, in
good standing, of a program in the United States
leading to a bachelor's degree or higher degree or a
certificate or credential from an area career and
technical education school providing education at the
postsecondary level;
(ii) has served in the Uniformed Services for at
least 2 years and, if discharged, received an honorable
discharge; or
(iii) has been employed for periods totaling at
least 3 years and at least 75 percent of the time that
the alien has had a valid employment authorization,
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 education,
a secondary school, or an education program described
in section 102(b)(1)(D)(iii), shall not count toward
the time requirements under this clause.
(2) Hardship exception.--
(A) 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--
(i) satisfies the requirements under
subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1);
(ii) demonstrates compelling circumstances
for the inability to satisfy the requirements
under subparagraph (C) of such paragraph; and
(iii) demonstrates that--
(I) the alien has a disability;
(II) the alien is a full-time
caregiver of a minor child; or
(III) the removal of the alien from
the United States would result in
hardship to the alien or the alien's
spouse, parent, or child who is a
national of the United States or is
lawfully admitted for permanent
residence.
(3) Citizenship requirement.--
(A) In general.--Except as provided in subparagraph
(B), the conditional basis of an alien's permanent
resident status granted under this title may not be
removed unless the alien demonstrates that the alien
satisfies the requirements under section 312(a) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)).
(B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to
an alien who is unable to meet the requirements under
such section 312(a) due to disability.
(4) Application fee.--The Secretary may, subject to an
exemption under section 302(c), require aliens applying for
removal of the conditional basis of an alien's permanent
resident status under this section to pay a reasonable fee that
is commensurate with the cost of processing the application.
(5) 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 data, in accordance with procedures established
by the Secretary. The Secretary shall provide an alternative
procedure for applicants who are unable to provide such
biometric data because of a physical impairment.
(6) Background checks.--
(A) Requirement for background checks.--The
Secretary shall utilize biometric, biographic, and
other data that the Secretary determines appropriate--
(i) to conduct security and law enforcement
background checks of an alien applying for
removal of the conditional basis of the alien's
permanent resident status; and
(ii) to determine whether there is any
criminal, national security, or other factor
that would render the alien ineligible for
removal of such conditional basis.
(B) Completion of background checks.--The security
and law enforcement background checks of an alien
required under subparagraph (A) shall be completed, to
the satisfaction of the Secretary, before the date on
which the Secretary removes the conditional basis of
the alien's permanent resident status.
(b) Treatment for Purposes of Naturalization.--
(1) In general.--For purposes of title III of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.), an
alien granted permanent resident status on a conditional basis
shall be considered to have been admitted to the United States,
and be present in the United States, as an alien lawfully
admitted for permanent residence.
(2) Limitation on application for naturalization.--An alien
may not apply for naturalization while the alien is in
permanent resident status on a conditional basis.
(c) Timing of Approval of Lawful Permanent Residence Status.--
(1) In general.--An alien granted lawful permanent
residence on a conditional basis under this title may apply to
have such conditional basis removed at any time after such
alien has met the eligibility requirements set forth in
subsection (a).
(2) Approval with regard to initial applications.--
(A) In general.--Notwithstanding any other
provision of law, the Secretary or the Attorney General
shall cancel the removal of, and adjust to the status
of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence
status without conditional basis, any alien who--
(i) subject to the waiver described in
section 302(d), and the provisions on
determination of continuous presence in section
303, demonstrates eligibility for lawful
permanent residence status on a conditional
basis under section 102(b); and
(ii) subject to the exceptions described in
subsections (a)(2) and (a)(3)(B) of this
section, already has fulfilled the requirements
of paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (a) of
this section at the time such alien first
submits an application for benefits under this
title.
(B) Background checks.--Paragraphs (5) and (6) of
subsection (a) of this section shall apply to an alien
seeking lawful permanent residence status without
conditional basis in an initial application in the same
manner as they apply to an alien seeking removal of the
conditional basis of an alien's permanent resident
status. Paragraphs (4) and (5) of section 102(b) shall
not be construed to require the Secretary to conduct
more than one identical security or law enforcement
background check on such an alien.
(C) Application fees.--In the case of an alien
seeking lawful permanent residence status without
conditional basis in an initial application, the alien
shall pay the fee required under subsection (a)(4)(A)
of this section, subject to the exemption allowed under
section 302(c), but shall not be required to pay the
application fee under section 102(b)(3).
SEC. 106. RESTORATION OF STATE OPTION TO DETERMINE RESIDENCY FOR
PURPOSES OF HIGHER EDUCATION BENEFITS.
(a) In General.--Section 505 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and
Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1623) is repealed.
(b) Effective Date.--The repeal under subsection (a) shall take
effect as if included in the original enactment of the Illegal
Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 (division C
of Public Law 104-208; 110 Stat. 3009-546).
(c) Limitation of Federal Student Assistance.--Notwithstanding any
other provision of law, an alien who has permanent resident status on a
conditional basis under this title shall be eligible only for the
following assistance under title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965
(20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.):
(1) Student loans under parts D and E of such title IV (20
U.S.C. 1087a et seq. and 1087aa et seq.), subject to the
requirements of such parts.
(2) Federal work-study programs under part C of such title
IV (42 U.S.C. 2751 et seq.), subject to the requirements of
such part.
(3) Services under such title IV (20 U.S.C. 1070 et seq.),
subject to the requirements for such services.
TITLE II--AMERICAN PROMISE ACT OF 2019
SEC. 201. SHORT TITLE.
This title may be cited as the ``American Promise Act of 2019''.
SEC. 202. ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS FOR CERTAIN NATIONALS OF CERTAIN
COUNTRIES DESIGNATED FOR TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS OR
DEFERRED ENFORCED DEPARTURE.
(a) In General.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the
Secretary or the Attorney General shall cancel the removal of, and
adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent
residence, an alien described in subsection (c) if the alien--
(1) applies for such adjustment, including submitting the
documents required under section 306, not later than 3 years
after the date of the enactment of this Act; and
(2) is determined to be an alien admissible to the United
States as an immigrant, except as otherwise provided under
subsection (b) and subject to sections 301(b) and 302(d).
(b) Certain Grounds for Inadmissibility Inapplicable.--For purposes
of determining admissibility under subsection (a)(2), the grounds for
inadmissibility specified in paragraphs (4), (5), (6)(A),(6)(B),
(6)(C), (7)(A), (9)(A), and (9)(B) of section 212(a) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)) shall not apply.
(c) Aliens Eligible for Adjustment of Status.--
(1) In general.--An alien shall be eligible for adjustment
of status if the alien--
(A) is--
(i) a national of a foreign state (or part
thereof), (or in the case of an alien having no
nationality, is a person who last habitually
resided in such state), with a designation
under subsection (b) of section 244 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1254a(b)) on September 25, 2016, who had or was
otherwise eligible for temporary protected
status on such date notwithstanding subsections
(c)(1)(A)(iv) and (c)(3)(C) of such section; or
(ii) under a grant of Deferred Enforced
Departure as of September 28, 2016; and
(B) has been continuously physically present in the
United States for a period of not less than 3 years
before the date of the enactment of this Act.
(2) TPS aliens previously removed or departed.--An alien
shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien was
removed or voluntarily departed from the United States on or
after September 25, 2016, if the alien--
(A) applies from abroad;
(B) was continuously physically present in the
United States for a period of not less than 3 years
before the date of removal or departure;
(C) had temporary protected status on such date, or
was otherwise eligible, on such date, for temporary
protected status notwithstanding subsections
(c)(1)(A)(iv) and (c)(3)(C) of section 244 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a); and
(D) the sole reason for the alien's removal or
departure was--
(i) that the alien was present in the
United States after the expiration of the
designation of that foreign state (or part
thereof) under section 244(b)(3)(B) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1254a(b)(3)(B)); or
(ii) in the case of a voluntary departure,
the alien did so on the basis of the
Secretary's determination to terminate such
designation.
(3) DED aliens previously removed or departed.--An alien
shall be eligible for adjustment of status if the alien was
removed or voluntarily departed from the United States on or
after September 28, 2016, if the alien--
(A) applies from abroad;
(B) is under a grant of Deferred Enforced Departure
as of September 28, 2016;
(C) was continuously physically present in the
United States for a period of not less than 3 years
before the date of removal or departure; and
(D) the sole reason for the alien's removal or
departure--
(i) was that the alien was present in the
United States after the expiration of the
deferral of enforced departure directed in the
Presidential Memorandum on Deferred Enforced
Departure for Liberians issued on September 28,
2016, or any subsequent extension of such
deferral; or
(ii) in the case of a voluntary departure,
the alien did so on the basis of the
President's determination to terminate such
presidential memorandum or extension.
(d) Application.--
(1) Fee.--The Secretary shall, subject to an exemption
under section 302(c), require an alien applying for permanent
resident status under this section to pay a reasonable fee that
is commensurate with the cost of processing the application,
but does not exceed $1,140.
(2) Stay of removal while application pending.--The removal
proceedings of an alien shall be stayed while an application
for adjustment of status submitted pursuant to this section is
pending.
SEC. 203. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS REGARDING FUTURE DISCONTINUED
ELIGIBILITY OF ALIENS FROM COUNTRIES CURRENTLY LISTED
UNDER TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS.
Section 244(b)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1254a(b)(3)) is amended by adding at the end, the following:
``(D) Report on terminations.--Not later than 3
days after the Secretary of Homeland Security publishes
a notice in the Federal Register of the determination
to terminate the designation of a foreign state (or
part thereof) under subparagraph (B), the Secretary of
Homeland Security shall submit to the Committees on the
Judiciary of the House of Representatives and of the
Senate a report that includes--
``(i) an explanation of any event that
initially prompted the designation of the
foreign state (or part thereof) under this
subsection;
``(ii) the progress that the foreign state
(or part thereof) has made in remedying,
solving, or addressing the conditions prompting
the designation specified under clause (i),
including any significant challenges or
shortcomings that have arisen from conditions
related to the initial designation;
``(iii) a description of the quantitative
and qualitative methodologies used by the
Secretary to assess and determine improvements
in country conditions; and
``(iv) any additional metrics the Secretary
deems necessary.''.
SEC. 204. WAIVER OF CERTAIN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS.
The language requirements of section 312(a)(1) of the Immigration
and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1423(a)(1)) shall not apply to an alien
in receipt of a status adjustment under section 202 of this title.
SEC. 205. CLARIFICATION OF INSPECTION AND ADMISSION UNDER TEMPORARY
PROTECTED STATUS.
Section 244(f)(4) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1254a(f)(4)) is amended by inserting after ``considered'' the
following: ``as having been inspected and admitted into the United
States, and''.
TITLE III--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 301. DEFINITIONS.
(a) In General.--In this Act:
(1) In general.--Except as otherwise specifically provided,
any term used in this Act that is used in the immigration laws
shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws.
(2) Area career and technical education school.--The term
``area career and technical education school'' has the meaning
given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and
Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302).
(3) DACA.--The term ``DACA'' means deferred action granted
to an alien pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood
Arrivals policy announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security
on June 15, 2012.
(4) Disability.--The term ``disability'' has the meaning
given such term in section 3(1) of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102(1)).
(5) Early childhood education program.--The term ``early
childhood education program'' has the meaning given such term
in section 103 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1003).
(6) Elementary school; high school; secondary school.--The
terms ``elementary school'', ``high school'', and ``secondary
school'' have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
7801).
(7) Immigration laws.--The term ``immigration laws'' has
the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(17) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)).
(8) Institution of higher education.--The term
``institution of higher education''--
(A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), has the
meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); and
(B) does not include an institution of higher
education outside of the United States.
(9) 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 Act.
(10) Federal poverty line.--The term ``Federal poverty
line'' has the meaning given such term in section 213A(h) of
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1183a).
(11) Recognized postsecondary credential.--The term
``recognized postsecondary credential'' has the meaning given
such term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and
Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102).
(12) Secretary.--Except as otherwise specifically provided,
the term ``Secretary'' means the Secretary of Homeland
Security.
(13) Uniformed services.--The term ``Uniformed Services''
has the meaning given the term ``uniformed services'' in
section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code.
(b) Treatment of Expunged Convictions.--For purposes of this Act,
the term ``conviction'' does not include a judgment that has been
expunged or set aside, that resulted in a rehabilitative disposition,
or the equivalent.
SEC. 302. LIMITATION ON REMOVAL; APPLICATION AND FEE EXEMPTION; WAIVER
OF GROUNDS FOR INADMISSIBILITY AND OTHER CONDITIONS ON
ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
(a) Limitation on Removal.--An alien who has presented evidence to
establish prima facie eligibility for relief from removal, who appears
to be prima facie eligible, or who has an application pending under
this Act may not be removed.
(b) Application.--An alien present in the United States who has
been ordered removed or has been permitted to depart voluntarily from
the United States may, notwithstanding such order or permission to
depart, apply for adjustment of status under this Act. Such alien shall
not be required to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or
vacate the order of removal. If the Secretary approves the application,
the Secretary shall cancel the order of removal. If the Secretary
renders a final administrative decision to deny the application, the
order of removal or permission to depart shall be effective and
enforceable to the same extent as if the application had not been made,
only after all available administrative and judicial remedies have been
exhausted.
(c) Fee Exemption.--An applicant may be exempted from paying an
application fee required under this Act if the applicant--
(1) is younger than 18 years of age;
(2) received total income, during the 12-month period
immediately preceding the date on which the applicant files an
application under this Act, that is less than 150 percent of
the Federal poverty line;
(3) is in foster care or otherwise lacking any parental or
other familial support; or
(4) cannot care for himself or herself because of a
serious, chronic disability.
(d) Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility.--With respect to any
benefit under this Act, the Secretary may waive the grounds of
inadmissibility under paragraph (2), (6)(E), (6)(G), or (10)(D) of
section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C.
1182(a)) for humanitarian purposes, for family unity, or because the
waiver is otherwise in the public interest.
(e) Advance Parole.--During the period beginning on the date on
which an alien applies for adjustment of status under this Act and
ending on the date on which the Secretary makes a final decision
regarding such application, the alien shall be eligible to apply for
advance parole. Section 101(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act
(8 U.S.C. 1101(g)) shall not apply to an alien granted advance parole
under this section.
(f) Employment.--An alien whose removal is stayed pursuant to this
Act, who may not be placed in removal proceedings pursuant to this Act,
or who has pending an application under this Act, shall, upon
application to the Secretary, be granted an employment authorization
document.
SEC. 303. DETERMINATION OF CONTINUOUS PRESENCE.
(a) Termination of Continuous Period.--Any period of continuous
physical presence in the United States of an alien who applies for
permanent resident status under title I (whether on a conditional basis
or without the conditional basis as provided in section 105(c)(2)) or
under title II shall not terminate when the alien is served a notice to
appear under section 239(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8
U.S.C. 1229(a)).
(b) Treatment of Certain Breaks in Presence.--
(1) In general.--Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and
(3), an alien shall be considered to have failed to maintain
continuous physical presence in the United States under this
Act if the alien has departed from the United States for any
period exceeding 90 days or for any periods, in the aggregate,
exceeding 180 days.
(2) Extensions for extenuating circumstances.--The
Secretary may extend the time periods described in paragraph
(1) for an alien who demonstrates that the failure to timely
return to the United States was due to extenuating
circumstances beyond the alien's control, including the serious
illness of the alien, or death or serious illness of a parent,
grandparent, sibling, or child of the alien.
(3) Travel authorized by the secretary.--Any period of
travel outside of the United States by an alien that was
authorized by the Secretary may not be counted toward any
period of departure from the United States under paragraph (1).
SEC. 304. EXEMPTION FROM NUMERICAL LIMITATIONS.
Nothing in this Act or in any other law may be construed to apply a
numerical limitation on the number of aliens who may be granted
permanent resident status under title I (whether on a conditional
basis, or without the conditional basis as provided in section
105(c)(2)) or under title II of this Act.
SEC. 305. AVAILABILITY OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW.
(a) Administrative Review.--Not later than 30 days after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall provide to aliens
applying for adjustment of status under this Act a process by which the
denial of an application for adjustment of status may undergo a single
level of administrative appellate review, which shall be substantially
similar to the procedures for administrative review provided to
applicants for adjustment of status under section 245 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1255).
(b) Consolidation of Issues for Judicial Review.--An alien may seek
judicial review of a denial of an application for benefits, or a
revocation of such benefits, under this Act in the appropriate United
States court of appeals in conjunction with the judicial review of an
order of removal under section 242 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act (8 U.S.C. 1252).
(c) Stay of Removal.--An alien seeking administrative or judicial
review under this Act may not be removed from the United States until a
final decision is rendered establishing that the alien is ineligible
for adjustment of status under this Act, unless such removal is based
on criminal or national security grounds.
SEC. 306. DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Documents Establishing Identity.--An alien's application for
permanent resident status under title I (whether on a conditional
basis, or without the conditional basis as provided in section
105(c)(2)) or under title II, may include, as proof of identity--
(1) 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 fingerprint;
(2) the alien's birth certificate and an identity card that
includes the alien's name and photograph;
(3) a school identification card that includes the alien's
name and photograph, and school records showing the alien's
name and that the alien is or was enrolled at the school;
(4) a Uniformed Services identification card issued by the
Department of Defense;
(5) any immigration or other document issued by the United
States Government bearing the alien's name and photograph; or
(6) a State-issued identification card bearing the alien's
name and photograph.
(b) Documents Establishing Continuous Physical Presence in the
United States.--To establish that an alien has been continuously
physically present in the United States, as required under sections
102(b)(1)(A) and 202(c)(1)(B), or to establish that an alien has not
abandoned residence in the United States, as required under section
105(a)(1)(B), the alien may submit documents to the Secretary,
including--
(1) employment records of the alien that include the
employer's name and contact information;
(2) records from any educational institution the alien has
attended in the United States;
(3) records of service from the Uniformed Services;
(4) official records from a religious entity confirming the
alien's participation in a religious ceremony;
(5) passport entries;
(6) a birth certificate for a child of the alien who was
born in the United States;
(7) automobile license receipts or registration;
(8) deeds, mortgages, or rental agreement contracts;
(9) tax receipts;
(10) insurance policies;
(11) remittance records;
(12) rent receipts or utility bills bearing the alien's
name or the name of an immediate family member of the alien,
and the alien's address;
(13) copies of money order receipts for money sent in or
out of the United States;
(14) dated bank transactions; or
(15) two or more sworn affidavits from individuals who are
not related to the alien who have direct knowledge of the
alien's continuous physical presence in the United States, that
contain--
(A) the name, address, and telephone number of the
affiant; and
(B) the nature and duration of the relationship
between the affiant and the alien.
(c) Documents Establishing Initial Entry Into the United States.--
To establish under section 102(b)(1)(B) that an alien was younger than
18 years of age on the date on which the alien initially entered the
United States, an alien may submit documents to the Secretary,
including--
(1) an admission stamp on the alien's passport;
(2) records from any educational institution the alien has
attended in the United States;
(3) any document from the Department of Justice or the
Department of Homeland Security stating the alien's date of
entry into the United States;
(4) hospital or medical records showing medical treatment
or hospitalization, the name of the medical facility or
physician, and the date of the treatment or hospitalization;
(5) rent receipts or utility bills bearing the alien's name
or the name of an immediate family member of the alien, and the
alien's address;
(6) employment records that include the employer's name and
contact information;
(7) official records from a religious entity confirming the
alien's participation in a religious ceremony;
(8) a birth certificate for a child who was born in the
United States;
(9) automobile license receipts or registration;
(10) deeds, mortgages, or rental agreement contracts;
(11) tax receipts;
(12) travel records;
(13) copies of money order receipts sent in or out of the
country;
(14) dated bank transactions;
(15) remittance records; or
(16) insurance policies.
(d) Documents Establishing Admission to an Institution of Higher
Education.--To establish that an alien has been admitted to an
institution of higher education, the alien shall submit to the
Secretary a document from the institution of higher education
certifying that the alien--
(1) has been admitted to the institution; or
(2) is currently enrolled in the institution as a student.
(e) 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 States, the alien
shall submit to the Secretary a diploma or other document from the
institution stating that the alien has received such a degree.
(f) Documents Establishing Receipt of High School Diploma, General
Educational Development Credential, or a Recognized Equivalent.--To
establish that in the United States an alien has earned a high school
diploma or a commensurate alternative award from a public or private
high school, has obtained the General Education Development credential,
or otherwise has satisfied section 102(b)(1)(D)(ii), the alien shall
submit to the Secretary--
(1) a high school diploma, certificate of completion, or
other alternate award;
(2) a high school equivalency diploma or certificate
recognized under State law;
(3) evidence that the alien passed a State-authorized exam,
including the General Education Development test, in the United
States;
(4) evidence that the alien successfully completed an area
career and technical education program, such as a
certification, certificate, or similar alternate award; or
(5) evidence that the alien obtained a recognized
postsecondary credential.
(g) Documents Establishing Enrollment in an Educational Program.--
To establish that an alien is enrolled in any school or education
program described in section 102(b)(1)(D)(iii), 102(c)(4)(B), or
105(a)(1)(C), the alien shall submit school records from the United
States school that the alien is currently attending that include--
(1) the name of the school; and
(2) the alien's name, periods of attendance, and current
grade or educational level.
(h) Documents Establishing Exemption From Application Fees.--To
establish that an alien is exempt from an application fee under section
302(c), the alien shall submit to the Secretary the following relevant
documents:
(1) Documents to establish age.--To establish that an alien
meets an age requirement, the alien shall provide proof of
identity, as described in subsection (a), that establishes that
the alien is younger than 18 years of age.
(2) Documents to establish income.--To establish the
alien's income, the alien shall provide--
(A) employment records that have been maintained by
the Social Security Administration, the Internal
Revenue Service, or any other Federal, State, or local
government agency;
(B) bank records; or
(C) at least 2 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--
(i) the name, address, and telephone number
of the affiant; and
(ii) the nature and duration of the
relationship between the affiant and the alien.
(3) Documents to establish foster care, lack of familial
support, homelessness, or serious, chronic disability.--To
establish that the alien was in foster care, lacks parental or
familial support, is homeless, or has a serious, chronic
disability, the alien shall provide at least 2 sworn affidavits
from individuals who are not related to the alien and who have
direct knowledge of the circumstances that contain--
(A) a statement that the alien is in foster care,
otherwise lacks any parental or other familiar support,
is homeless, or has a serious, chronic disability, as
appropriate;
(B) the name, address, and telephone number of the
affiant; and
(C) the nature and duration of the relationship
between the affiant and the alien.
(4) Documents to establish unpaid medical expense.--To
establish that the alien has debt as a result of unreimbursed
medical expenses, the alien shall provide receipts or other
documentation from a medical provider that--
(A) bear the provider's name and address;
(B) bear the name of the individual receiving
treatment; and
(C) document that the alien has accumulated $10,000
or more in debt in the past 12 months as a result of
unreimbursed medical expenses incurred by the alien or
an immediate family member of the alien.
(i) Documents Establishing Qualification for Hardship Exemption.--
To establish that an alien satisfies one of the criteria for the
hardship exemption set forth in section 105(a)(2)(A)(iii), the alien
shall submit to the Secretary at least 2 sworn affidavits from
individuals who are not related to the alien and who have direct
knowledge of the circumstances that warrant the exemption, that
contain--
(1) the name, address, and telephone number of the affiant;
and
(2) the nature and duration of the relationship between the
affiant and the alien.
(j) Documents Establishing Service in the Uniformed Services.--To
establish that an alien has served in the Uniformed Services for at
least 2 years and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge, the
alien shall submit to the Secretary--
(1) a Department of Defense form DD-214;
(2) a National Guard Report of Separation and Record of
Service form 22;
(3) personnel records for such service from the appropriate
Uniformed Service; or
(4) health records from the appropriate Uniformed Service.
(k) Documents Establishing Employment.--
(1) In general.--An alien may satisfy the employment
requirement under section 105(a)(1)(C)(iii) by submitting
records that--
(A) establish compliance with such employment
requirement; and
(B) have been maintained by the Social Security
Administration, the Internal Revenue Service, or any
other Federal, State, or local government agency.
(2) Other documents.--An alien who is unable to submit the
records described in paragraph (1) may satisfy the employment
requirement by submitting at least 2 types of reliable
documents that provide evidence of employment, including--
(A) bank records;
(B) business records;
(C) employer records;
(D) records of a labor union, day labor center, or
organization that assists workers in employment;
(E) sworn affidavits from individuals who are not
related to the alien and who have direct knowledge of
the alien's work, that contain--
(i) the name, address, and telephone number
of the affiant; and
(ii) the nature and duration of the
relationship between the affiant and the alien;
and
(F) remittance records.
(l) Authority To Prohibit Use of Certain Documents.--If the
Secretary determines, after publication in the Federal Register and an
opportunity for public comment, that any document or class of documents
does not reliably establish identity or that permanent resident status
under title I (whether on a conditional basis, or without the
conditional basis as provided in section 105(c)(2)) or under title II
is being obtained fraudulently to an unacceptable degree, the Secretary
may prohibit or restrict the use of such document or class of
documents.
SEC. 307. RULE MAKING.
(a) In General.--Not later than 90 days after the date of the
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall publish in the Federal
Register interim final rules implementing this Act, which shall allow
eligible individuals to immediately apply for relief under section 102,
105(c)(2), or 202. Notwithstanding section 553 of title 5, United
States Code, the regulation shall be effective, on an interim basis,
immediately upon publication, but may be subject to change and revision
after public notice and opportunity for a period of public comment. The
Secretary shall finalize such rules not later than 180 days after the
date of publication.
(b) Paperwork Reduction Act.--The requirements under chapter 35 of
title 44, United States Code (commonly known as the ``Paperwork
Reduction Act''), shall not apply to any action to implement this Act.
SEC. 308. CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION.
(a) 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 enforcement.
(b) Referrals Prohibited.--The Secretary may not refer any
individual who has been granted permanent resident status under title I
(whether on a conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as
provided in section 105(c)(2)) or under title II of this Act or who was
granted DACA or temporary protected status under section 244 of the
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a), to U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or any
designee of either such entity.
(c) Limited Exception.--Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b),
information provided in an application for permanent resident status
under title I (whether on a conditional basis, or without the
conditional basis as provided in section 105(c)(2)) or under title II
of this Act or a request for DACA or temporary protected status under
section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a),
may be shared with Federal security and law enforcement agencies--
(1) for assistance in the consideration of an application
for permanent resident status under title I (whether on a
conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as provided
in section 105(c)(2)) or under title II of this Act;
(2) to identify or prevent fraudulent claims;
(3) for national security purposes; or
(4) for the investigation or prosecution of any felony not
related to immigration status.
(d) Penalty.--Any person who knowingly uses, publishes, or permits
information to be examined in violation of this section shall be fined
not more than $10,000.
SEC. 309. GRANT PROGRAM TO ASSIST ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS.
(a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Homeland Security shall
establish, within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, a program
to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit
organizations that will use the funding to assist eligible applicants
under this Act by providing them with the services described in
subsection (b).
(b) Use of Funds.--Grant funds awarded under this section shall be
used for the design and implementation of programs that provide--
(1) information to the public regarding the eligibility and
benefits of permanent resident status under title I (whether on
a conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as
provided in section 105(c)(2)) or under title II of this Act,
particularly to individuals potentially eligible for such
status;
(2) assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of
immigration law, to individuals submitting applications for
permanent resident status under title I (whether on a
conditional basis, or without the conditional basis as provided
in section 105(c)(2)) or under title II of this Act,
including--
(A) screening prospective applicants to assess
their eligibility for such status;
(B) completing applications and petitions,
including providing assistance in obtaining the
requisite documents and supporting evidence; and
(C) providing any other assistance that the
Secretary or grantee considers useful or necessary to
apply for permanent resident status under title I
(whether on a conditional basis, or without the
conditional basis as provided in section 105(c)(2)) or
under title II of this Act; and
(3) assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of
immigration law, and instruction, to individuals--
(A) on the rights and responsibilities of United
States citizenship;
(B) in civics and English as a second language;
(C) in preparation for the General Education
Development test; and
(D) in applying for adjustment of status and United
States citizenship.
(c) Authorization of Appropriations.--
(1) Amounts authorized.--There are authorized to be
appropriated such sums as may be necessary for each of the
fiscal years 2020 through 2030 to carry out this section.
(2) Availability.--Any amounts appropriated pursuant to
paragraph (1) shall remain available until expended.
SEC. 310. PROVISIONS AFFECTING ELIGIBILITY FOR ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.
An alien's eligibility to be lawfully admitted for permanent
residence under title I (whether on a conditional basis, or without the
conditional basis as provided in section 105(c)(2)) or under title II
of this Act shall not preclude the alien from seeking any status under
any other provision of law for which the alien may otherwise be
eligible.
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