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(2) DEPARTURE DELAYS.—In the case of an 
alien who was lawfully present in the United States 
on January 26, 2020, the alien shall not be consid-
ered to be unlawfully present in the United States 
during the period described in subsection (d). 
(3) SPECIFIC AUTHORITY.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—With respect to any 
alien whose immigration status, employment 
authorization, or other authorized period of stay 
has expired or will expire during the period de-
scribed in subsection (d), during the one-year 
period beginning on the date of the enactment 
of this title, or during both such periods, the 
Secretary of Homeland Security shall automati-
cally extend such status, authorization, or pe-
riod of stay until the date that is 90 days after 
the last day of whichever of such periods ends 
later. 
(B) EXCEPTION.—If the status, authoriza-
tion, or period of stay referred to in subpara-
graph (A) is based on a grant of deferred ac-
tion, or a grant of temporary protected status 
under section 244 of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a), the extension 
under such subparagraph shall be for a period 
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not less than the period for which deferred ac-
tion or temporary protected status originally 
was granted by the Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity. 
(b) IMMIGRANT VISAS.— 
(1) EXTENSION
OF
VISA
EXPIRATION.—Not-
withstanding the limitations under section 221(c) of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 
1201(c)), in the case of any immigrant visa issued 
to an alien that expires or expired during the period 
described in subsection (d), the period of validity of 
the visa is extended until the date that is 90 days 
after the end of such period. 
(2) ROLLOVER OF UNUSED VISAS.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—For fiscal years 2021 
and 2022, the worldwide level of family-spon-
sored immigrants under subsection (c) of sec-
tion 201 of the Immigration and Nationality 
Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), the worldwide level of em-
ployment-based immigrants under subsection 
(d) of such section, and the worldwide level of 
diversity immigrants under subsection (e) of 
such section shall each be increased by the 
number computed under subparagraph (B) with 
respect to each of such worldwide levels. 
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(B) COMPUTATION
OF
INCREASE.—For 
each of the worldwide levels described in sub-
paragraph (A), the number computed under 
this subparagraph is the difference (if any) be-
tween the worldwide level established for the 
previous fiscal year under the applicable sub-
section of section 201 of the Immigration and 
Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151) and the num-
ber of visas that were, during the previous fiscal 
year, issued and used as the basis for an appli-
cation for admission into the United States as 
an immigrant described in the applicable sub-
section. 
(C) CLARIFICATIONS.— 
(i) ALLOCATION AMONG PREFERENCE 
CATEGORIES.—The additional visas made 
available for fiscal years 2021 and 2022 as 
a result of the computations made under 
subparagraphs (A) and (B) shall be pro-
portionally allocated as set forth in sub-
sections (a), (b), and (c) of section 203 of 
the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1153). 
(ii) ELIMINATION OF FALL ACROSS.— 
For fiscal years 2021 and 2022, the num-
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ber computed under subsection (c)(3)(C) of 
section 201 of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1151), and the 
number 
computed 
under 
subsection 
(d)(2)(C) of such section, are deemed to 
equal zero. 
(c) VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 240B of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1229c), if a period for voluntary departure under 
such section expires or expired during the period described 
in subsection (d), such voluntary departure period is ex-
tended until the date that is 90 days after the end of such 
period. 
(d) PERIOD DESCRIBED.—The period described in 
this subsection— 
(1) begins on the first day of the public health 
emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services under section 319 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to 
COVID–19; and 
(2) ends 90 days after the date on which such 
public health emergency terminates. 
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SEC. 191202. TEMPORARY ACCOMMODATIONS FOR NATU-
RALIZATION OATH CEREMONIES DUE TO 
PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY. 
(a) REMOTE OATH CEREMONIES.—Not later than 30 
days after the date of the enactment of this title, the Sec-
retary of Homeland Security shall establish procedures for 
the administration of the oath of renunciation and alle-
giance under section 337 of the Immigration and Nation-
ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1448) using remote videoconferencing, 
or other remote means for individuals who cannot reason-
ably access remote videoconferencing, as an alternative to 
an in-person oath ceremony. 
(b) ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUALS.—Notwithstanding sec-
tion 310(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1421(b)), an individual may complete the natu-
ralization process by participating in a remote oath cere-
mony conducted pursuant to subsection (a) if such indi-
vidual— 
(1) has an approved application for naturaliza-
tion; 
(2) is unable otherwise to complete the natu-
ralization process due to the cancellation or suspen-
sion of in-person oath ceremonies during the public 
health emergency declared by the Secretary of 
Health and Human Services under section 319 of 
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the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with 
respect to COVID–19; and 
(3) elects to participate in a remote oath cere-
mony in lieu of waiting for in-person ceremonies to 
resume. 
(c) ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS.—Upon estab-
lishing the procedures described in subsection (a), the Sec-
retary of Homeland Security shall— 
(1) without undue delay, provide written notice 
to individuals described in subsection (b)(1) of the 
option of participating in a remote oath ceremony in 
lieu of a participating in an in-person ceremony; 
(2) to the greatest extent practicable, ensure 
that remote oath ceremonies are administered to in-
dividuals who elect to participate in such a ceremony 
not later than 30 days after the individual so noti-
fies the Secretary; and 
(3) administer oath ceremonies to all other eli-
gible individuals as expeditiously as possible after 
the end of the public health emergency referred to 
in subsection (b)(2). 
(d) AVAILABILITY OF REMOTE OPTION.—The Sec-
retary of Homeland Security shall begin administering re-
mote oath ceremonies on the date that is 60 days after 
the date of the enactment of this title and shall continue 
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administering such ceremonies until a date that is not ear-
lier than 90 days after the end of the public health emer-
gency referred to in subsection (b)(2). 
(e) CLARIFICATION.—Failure to appear for a remote 
oath ceremony shall not create a presumption that the in-
dividual has abandoned his or her intent to be naturalized. 
(f) REPORT TO CONGRESS.—Not later than 180 days 
after the end of the public health emergency referred to 
in subsection (b)(2), the Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall submit a report to Congress that identifies, for each 
State and political subdivision of a State, the number of— 
(1) individuals who were scheduled for an in- 
person oath ceremony that was cancelled due to such 
public health emergency; 
(2) individuals who were provided written notice 
pursuant to subsection (c)(1) of the option of par-
ticipating in a remote oath ceremony; 
(3) individuals who elected to participate in a 
remote oath ceremony in lieu of an in-person public 
ceremony; 
(4) individuals who completed the naturaliza-
tion process by participating in a remote oath cere-
mony; and 
(5) remote oath ceremonies that were conducted 
within the period described in subsection (d). 
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SEC. 191203. TEMPORARY PROTECTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL 
CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS. 
(a) PROTECTIONS FOR ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRA-
STRUCTURE WORKERS.—During the period described in 
subsection (e), an alien described in subsection (d) shall 
be deemed to be in a period of deferred action and author-
ized for employment for purposes of section 274A of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a). 
(b) EMPLOYER PROTECTIONS.—During the period 
described in subsection (e), the hiring, employment, or 
continued employment of an alien described in subsection 
(d) is not a violation of section 274A(a) of the Immigra-
tion and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1324a(a)). 
(c) CLARIFICATION.—Nothing in this section shall be 
deemed to require an alien described in subsection (d), or 
such alien’s employer— 
(1) to submit an application for employment 
authorization or deferred action, or register with, or 
pay a fee to, the Secretary of Homeland Security or 
the head of any other Federal agency; or 
(2) to appear before an agent of the Depart-
ment of Homeland Security or any other Federal 
agency for an interview, examination, or any other 
purpose. 
(d) ALIENS DESCRIBED.—An alien is described in 
this subsection if the alien— 
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(1) on the date of the enactment of this title— 
(A) is physically present in the United 
States; and 
(B) is inadmissible to, or deportable from, 
the United States; and 
(2) engaged in essential critical infrastructure 
labor or services in the United States prior to the 
period described in subsection (e) and continues to 
engage in such labor or services during such period. 
(e) PERIOD DESCRIBED.—The period described in 
this subsection— 
(1) begins on the first day of the public health 
emergency declared by the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services under section 319 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d) with respect to 
COVID–19; and 
(2) ends 90 days after the date on which such 
public health emergency terminates. 
(f) ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE LABOR 
OR SERVICES.—For purposes of this section, the term ‘‘es-
sential critical infrastructure labor or services’’ means 
labor or services performed in an essential critical infra-
structure sector, as described in the ‘‘Advisory Memo-
randum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastruc-
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ture Workers During COVID–19 Response’’, revised by 
the Department of Homeland Security on April 17, 2020. 
SEC. 191204. SUPPLEMENTING THE COVID RESPONSE 
WORKFORCE. 
(a) EXPEDITED GREEN CARDS FOR CERTAIN PHYSI-
CIANS IN THE UNITED STATES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—During the period described 
in paragraph (3), an alien described in paragraph 
(2) may apply to acquire the status of an alien law-
fully admitted to the United States for permanent 
residence consistent with section 201(b)(1) of the 
Immigration 
and 
Nationality 
Act 
(8 
U.S.C. 
1151(b)(1)). 
(2) ALIEN DESCRIBED.—An alien described in 
this paragraph is an alien physician (and the spouse 
and children of such alien) who— 
(A) has an approved immigrant visa peti-
tion under section 203(b)(2)(B)(ii) of the Immi-
gration 
and 
Nationality 
Act 
(8 
U.S.C. 
1153(b)(2)(B)(ii)) and has completed the serv-
ice requirements for a waiver under such sec-
tion on or before the date of the enactment of 
this title; and 
(B) provides a statement to the Secretary 
of Homeland Security attesting that the alien is 
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engaged in or will engage in the practice of 
medicine or medical research involving the diag-
nosis, treatment, or prevention of COVID–19. 
(3) PERIOD DESCRIBED.—The period described 
in this paragraph is the period beginning on the date 
of the enactment of this title and ending 180 days 
after the termination of the public health emergency 
declared by the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services under section 319 of the Public Health 
Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), with respect to 
COVID–19. 
(b) EXPEDITED PROCESSING OF NONIMMIGRANT PE-
TITIONS AND APPLICATIONS.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—In accordance with the pro-
cedures described in paragraph (2), the Secretary of 
Homeland Security shall expedite the processing of 
applications and petitions seeking employment or 
classification of an alien as a nonimmigrant to prac-
tice medicine, provide healthcare, engage in medical 
research, or participate in a graduate medical edu-
cation or training program involving the diagnosis, 
treatment, or prevention of COVID–19. 
(2) APPLICATIONS OR PETITIONS FOR NEW EM-
PLOYMENT OR CHANGE OF STATUS.— 
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(3) TERMINATION.—This subsection shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this title and 
shall cease to be effective on the date that is 180 
days after the termination of the public health emer-
gency declared by the Secretary of Health and 
Human Services under section 319 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d), with respect 
to COVID–19. 
(c) EMERGENCY VISA PROCESSING.— 
(1) VISA PROCESSING.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of State 
shall prioritize the processing of applications 
submitted by aliens who are seeking a visa 
based on an approved nonimmigrant petition to 
practice medicine, provide healthcare, engage in 
medical research, or participate in a graduate 
medical education or training program involving 
the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of 
COVID–19. 
(B) INTERVIEW.— 
(i) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary of 
State shall ensure that visa appointments 
are scheduled for aliens described in sub-
paragraph (A) not later than 7 business 
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days after the alien requests such an ap-
pointment. 
(ii) SUSPENSION
OF
ROUTINE
VISA 
SERVICES.—If routine visa services are un-
available in the alien’s home country— 
(I) the U.S. embassy or consulate 
in the alien’s home country shall— 
(aa) conduct the visa inter-
view with the alien via video-tele-
conferencing technology; or 
(bb) grant an emergency 
visa appointment to the alien not 
later than 10 business days after 
the alien requests such an ap-
pointment; or 
(II) the alien may seek a visa ap-
pointment at any other U.S. embassy 
or consulate where routine visa serv-
ices are available, and such embassy 
or consulate shall make every reason-
able effort to provide the alien with an 
appointment within 10 business days 
after the alien requests such an ap-
pointment. 
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(2) INTERVIEW WAIVERS.—Except as provided 
in section 222(h)(2) of the Immigration and Nation-
ality Act (8 U.S.C. 1202(h)(2)), the Secretary of 
State shall waive the interview of any alien seeking 
a nonimmigrant visa based on an approved petition 
described in paragraph (1)(A), if— 
(A) such alien is applying for a visa— 
(i) not more than 3 years after the 
date on which such alien’s prior visa ex-
pired; 
(ii) in the visa classification for which 
such prior visa was issued; and 
(iii) at a consular post located in the 
alien’s country of residence or, if otherwise 
required by regulation, country of nation-
ality; and 
(B) the consular officer has no indication 
that such alien has failed to comply with the 
immigration laws and regulations of the United 
States. 
(3) TERMINATION.—This subsection shall take 
effect on the date of the enactment of this title and 
shall cease to be effective on the date that is 180 
days after the termination of the public health emer-
gency declared by the Secretary of Health and 
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Human Services under section 319 of the Public 
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 274d), with respect 
to COVID–19. 
(d) 
IMPROVING
MOBILITY
OF
NONIMMIGRANT 
COVID–19 WORKERS.— 
(1) 
LICENSURE.—Notwithstanding 
section 
212(j)(2) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 
U.S.C. 1182(j)(2)), for the period described in para-
graph (6), the Secretary of Homeland Security may 
approve a petition for classification as a non-
immigrant 
described 
under 
section 
101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of such Act, filed on behalf of a 
physician for purposes of performing direct patient 
care if such physician possesses a license or other 
authorization required by the State of intended em-
ployment to practice medicine, or is eligible for a 
waiver of such requirement pursuant to an executive 
order, emergency rule, or other action taken by the 
State to modify or suspend regular licensing require-
ments in response to the COVID–19 public health 
emergency. 
(2) TEMPORARY LIMITATIONS ON AMENDED H– 
1B PETITIONS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, the Secretary of Home-
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land Security shall not require an employer of 
a nonimmigrant alien described in section 
101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and 
Nationality 
Act 
(8 
U.S.C. 
1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)) to file an amended or 
new petition under section 214(a) of such Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1184(a)) if upon transferring such 
alien to a new area of employment, the alien 
will practice medicine, provide healthcare, or 
engage in medical research involving the diag-
nosis, treatment, or prevention of COVID–19. 
(B) CLARIFICATION ON TELEMEDICINE.— 
Nothing in the Immigration and Nationality 
Act or any other provision of law shall be con-
strued to require an employer of a non-
immigrant 
alien 
described 
in 
section 
101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b) of the Immigration and 
Nationality 
Act 
(8 
U.S.C. 
1101(a)(15)(H)(i)(b)) to file an amended or 
new petition under section 214(a) of such Act 
(8 U.S.C. 1184(a)) if the alien is a physician or 
other healthcare worker who will provide remote 
patient care through the use of real-time audio- 
video communication tools to consult with pa-
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tients and other technologies to collect, analyze, 
and transmit medical data and images. 
(3) PERMISSIBLE
WORK
ACTIVITIES
FOR
J–1 
PHYSICIANS.— 
(A) IN
GENERAL.—Notwithstanding any 
other provision of law, the diagnosis, treatment, 
or prevention of COVID–19 shall be considered 
an integral part of a graduate medical edu-
cation or training program and a nonimmigrant 
described in section 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immi-
gration 
and 
Nationality 
Act 
(8 
U.S.C. 
1101(a)(15)(J)) who is participating in such a 
program— 
(i) may be redeployed to a new rota-
tion within the host training institution as 
needed to engage in COVID–19 work; and 
(ii) may receive compensation for such 
work. 
(B) OTHER
PERMISSIBLE
EMPLOYMENT 
ACTIVITIES.—A nonimmigrant described in sec-
tion 101(a)(15)(J) of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(15)(J)) who is 
participating in a graduate medical education 
or training program may engage in work out-
side the scope of the approved program, if— 
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the alien meets the requirements of 
paragraph (2). 
(ii) CONVERSION OF PENDING APPLI-
CATIONS.—The Secretary of Homeland Se-
curity shall establish procedures for the ad-
judication of any employment authoriza-
tion applications for aliens described in 
paragraph (2) that are pending on the date 
of the enactment of this title, and the 
issuance of employment authorization doc-
uments in connection with such applica-
tions in accordance with the terms and 
conditions of this subsection, upon request 
by the applicant. 
(B) FEES.—The Secretary of Homeland 
Security shall collect a fee for the processing of 
applications for employment authorization as 
provided under this paragraph. 
(C) REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE.—If all re-
quired initial evidence has been submitted 
under this subsection but such evidence does 
not establish eligibility, the Secretary of Home-
land Security shall issue a request for evidence 
not later than 15 days after receipt of the ap-
plication for employment authorization. 
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