Sec. 134. Grant program to assist eligible applicants
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The Secretary shall establish a program to award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible nonprofit organizations to assist eligible applicants under this title by providing them with the services described in subsection (c). For purposes of this section, the term eligible nonprofit organization means an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (excluding a recipient of funds under title X of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq.)) that has demonstrated qualifications, experience, and expertise in providing quality services to farm workers or aliens.
Grant funds awarded under this section may be used for the design and implementation of programs that provide— information to the public regarding the eligibility and benefits of certified agricultural worker status authorized under this title; and assistance, within the scope of authorized practice of immigration law, to individuals submitting applications for certified agricultural worker status or adjustment of status under this title, including— screening prospective applicants to assess their eligibility for such status; completing applications, including providing assistance in obtaining necessary documents and supporting evidence; and providing any other assistance that the Secretary determines useful to assist aliens in applying for certified agricultural worker status or adjustment of status under this title.
In addition to any funds appropriated to carry out this section, the Secretary may use up to $10,000,000 from the Immigration Examinations Fee Account under section 286(m) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1356(m) ) to carry out this section. Section 504(a)(11) of Public Law 104–134 (110 Stat. 1321–53 et seq.) shall not be construed to prevent a recipient of funds under title X of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 ( 42 U.S.C. 2996 et seq.) from providing legal assistance directly related to an application for status under this title or to an alien granted such status.
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Grant program to assist eligible applicants
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