Sec. 14. Refugee opportunity promotion
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Section 209 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1159 ) is amended— in subsection (a)(1)(B), by striking one year, and inserting 1 year (except as provided under subsection (d)); ; in subsection (b)(2), by striking asylum, and inserting asylum (except as provided under subsection (d)); ; and by adding at the end the following: An alien who does not meet the 1-year physical presence requirement under subsection (a)(1)(B) or (b)(2), but who otherwise meets the requirements under subsection
(a)or
(b)for adjustment of status to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, may be eligible for such adjustment of status if the alien— is or was employed by— the United States Government or a contractor of the United States Government overseas and performing work on behalf of the United States Government for the entire period of absence, which may not exceed 1 year; or the United States Government or a contractor of the United States Government in the alien’s country of nationality or last habitual residence for the entire period of absence, which may not exceed 1 year, and the alien was under the protection of the United States Government or a contractor while performing work on behalf of the United States Government during the entire period of employment; and returned immediately to the United States upon the conclusion of the employment. .
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