Sec. 2303. 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 12 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 division B 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 12 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.
An alien who appears to be prima facie eligible for status under this subtitle during the 24-month period following the date of enactment of this Act may not be removed or fined based on their immigration status— during such period; and in the case that the alien applies for status under this subtitle, until a final decision establishing ineligibility for such status is rendered. This section does not apply in the case of any alien with a valid Notice to Appear in immigration court or with a pending determination on their immigration status that is not decided before this date.