Sec. 1206. Modifications to naturalization provisions
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The Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) is amended— in section 316 ( 8 U.S.C. 1427 ), by adding at the end the following: For purposes of this chapter, the phrases lawfully admitted for permanent residence , lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence , and lawful admission for permanent residence shall refer to a noncitizen who— was granted the status of lawful permanent resident; did not obtain such status through fraudulent misrepresentation or fraudulent concealment of a material fact, provided that the Secretary shall have the discretion to waive the application of this paragraph; and for good cause shown. ; and in section 319 ( 8 U.S.C. 1430 )— in the section heading, by striking and inserting and employees of certain nonprofit organizations ; and , employees of certain nonprofit organizations, and other lawful residents by adding at the end the following:
Notwithstanding section 316(a)(1), any lawful permanent resident who was lawfully present in the United States and eligible for employment authorization for not less than 3 years before becoming a lawful permanent resident may be naturalized upon compliance with all other requirements under this chapter. .
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