S.Amdt. 1916

1. Rewrites page 574, line 14 through page 575, line 6

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   Removes page 574, line 14 through page 575, line 6 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: (5) Before the application period.--The Secretary, in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Secretary, may provide an alien with a reasonable opportunity to file an application under this section after regulations are promulgated if the alien--

   Inserted: (A) is apprehended after the date of the enactment of this Act and before the date on which the period for initial registration closes under subsection (f)(2);

   Inserted: (B) is not described in, or subject to, paragraph (2) or (3) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)), paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of such Act (8 U.S.C. 1227(a)), or section 241(a)(5) of such Act (if the basis for the prior removal was for criminal offenses or terrorists acts); and

   Inserted: (C) can establish prima facie eligibility for Z nonimmigrant status.

   Inserted: (6) During certain proceedings.--

   Inserted: (A) In general.--The Attorney General may determine that an alien who is in removal proceedings as of the date of the enactment of this Act is prima facie eligible for Z nonimmigrant status and permit the alien a reasonable opportunity to apply for such status.

   Inserted: (B) Exception.--Subparagraph (A) shall not apply to any alien--

   Inserted: (i) who is currently in removal proceedings; or

   Inserted: (ii) who, after the date of the enactment of this Act, is subject to removal under section 237(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (for inadmissibility under paragraph (2) or (3) of section 212(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act), paragraph (2) or (4) of section 237(a) of such Act, or section 241(a)(5) of such Act (if the basis for the prior removal was for criminal offenses or terrorists acts).

   Inserted: (C) Unreviewable decision.--A decision by the Attorney General to permit an alien currently in removal proceedings to apply for Z nonimmigrant status is in the sole and unreviewable discretion of the Attorney General.

   Original wording

   On page 574, strike line 14 and all that follows through page 575, line 6, and insert the following:

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