Sec. 4003. Registration; departure
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Any alien approved to participate in the Dignity Program shall— register with the Secretary of Homeland Security; submit biometric and biographic data to the Secretary; and submit a sworn declaration stipulating to presence in the United States without a lawful immigration status, and, as appropriate, unlawful presence, in the United States. Not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, any alien present in the United States without lawful status under the immigration laws, or not participating in the programs outlined in title A or B or seeking Certified Agricultural Worker status under this Act shall apply for the Dignity Program or depart the United States.
Any alien that voluntarily departs the United States not later than 24 months after the date of the enactment of this Act shall not be subject to the provisions of section 212(a)(9) of the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to— any removal ordered under section 235(b)(1) of such Act or at the end of proceedings under section 240 of such Act initiated upon the alien's arrival in the United States; or any removal ordered under section 240 of such Act, prior to the date of the enactment of this Act.