Definitions

(a) In general In this Act: (1) In general Except as otherwise specifically provided, any term used in this Act that is used in the immigration laws shall have the meaning given such term in the immigration laws. (2) Appropriate United States district court The term appropriate United States district court means the United States District Court for the District of Columbia or the United States district court with jurisdiction over the alien’s principal place of residence. (3) Area career and technical education school The term area career and technical education school has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006 (20 U.S.C. 2302). (4) DACA The term DACA means deferred action granted to an alien pursuant to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy announced by the Secretary of Homeland Security on June 15, 2012. (5) Disability The term disability has the meaning given such term in section 3(1) of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102(1)). (6) Federal poverty line The term Federal poverty line has the meaning given such term in section 213A(h) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1183a). (7) High school; secondary school The terms high school and secondary school have the meanings given such terms in section 8101 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 7801). (8) Immigration laws The term immigration laws has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(17) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(17)). (9) Institution of higher education The term institution of higher education — (A) except as provided in subparagraph (B), has the meaning given such term in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002); and (B) does not include an institution of higher education outside of the United States. (10) Recognized postsecondary credential The term recognized postsecondary credential has the meaning given such term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (29 U.S.C. 3102). (11) Secretary Except as otherwise specifically provided, the term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (12) Uniformed services The term Uniformed Services has the meaning given the term uniformed services in section 101(a) of title 10, United States Code. (b) Treatment of expunged convictions For purposes of adjustment of status under this Act, the terms convicted and conviction, as used in this Act and in sections 212 and 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182, 1254a), do not include a judgment that has been expunged or set aside, that resulted in a rehabilitative disposition, or the equivalent.