S.Amdt. 1933

1. Rewrites section 601(h)(1)(2)

   Replaces

   Removes section 601(h)(1)(2).

   Inserted: (1) In general.--An alien who files an application for Z nonimmigrant status may, upon submission of any evidence required under subsections (f) and (g) and after the Secretary has conducted and completed appropriate background checks, to include name and fingerprint checks, that do not produce information rendering the applicant ineligible--

   Inserted: (A) be granted probationary benefits in the form of employment authorization pending final adjudication of the alien's application;

   Inserted: (B) may in the Secretary's discretion receive advance permission to re-enter the United States pursuant to existing regulations governing advance parole;

   Inserted: (C) may not be detained for immigration purposes, determined inadmissible or deportable, or removed pending final adjudication of the alien's application, unless the alien is determined to be ineligible for Z nonimmigrant status; and

   Inserted: (D) may not be considered an unauthorized alien (as defined in section 274A(h)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a(h)(3))) unless employment authorization under subparagraph (A) is denied.

   Inserted: (2) Timing of probationary benefits.--No probationary benefits shall be issued to an alien until the alien has passed all appropriate background checks.

   Original wording

   In section 601(h), strike paragraphs (1) and (2), and insert the following:

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