Sec. 2305. Completion
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Upon satisfying the conditions set forth in subsection
(b)and thereby successfully completing the Dignity Program, the participant shall be granted Dignity status under this program. The conditions set forth in this subsection for successful completion of the Dignity Program are as follows: Compliance with all requirements of subsection (b)(1). Compliance with all requirements of subsection (b)(2). Compliance with the requirement of subsection (b)(3) for the entire period of the participation in the Dignity Program, excepting any violations waived or modified pursuant to section 2304(d) of this Act and any violations deemed de minimis by the Secretary. The status under this section— shall be valid for a period of 7 years; may be renewed any number of times; and shall provide the alien with— lawful status as a nonimmigrant; authorization for employment; and the ability to reenter the United States any number of times. The Secretary shall provide proof of Dignity Status, in the form of an identification document, that will allow individuals to work in the United States and travel abroad and be admitted to the United States upon return, if otherwise admissible. For purposes of adjustment of status under section 1255 of title 8, United States Code, and change of status under section 1258 of title 8, United States Code, the alien shall be considered as having been inspected and admitted into the United States. Beginning on the date of receiving the Dignity Status, the beneficiary shall not avail himself or herself of any Federal means-tested benefits or entitlement programs. For purposes of this subsection, any benefits received by a child or dependent that is a United States citizen living in the same household shall not be taken into account. Dignity Status may only be terminated by the Secretary following the issuance of a final order of removal, except that such status shall be restored following the grant of a motion to reopen pursuant to section 1229a(c)(7) of title 8, United States Code, a successful appeal, or a grant of withholding of removal pursuant to section 1231(b)(3) of title 8, United States Code.