Expansion of cancellation of removal

(a) In general Section 240A of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229b) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 10 and inserting 7; and (ii) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as follows: (D) establishes that removal would result in extreme hardship to— (i) the alien; or (ii) the alien’s spouse or permanent partner, parent, or child who is a citizen of the United States or an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence.; and (B) by adding at the end the following: (7) Affirmative Application process (A) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may cancel the removal of, and adjust to the status of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, an alien described in paragraph (1) or (2), who— (i) demonstrates that the alien is the spouse, permanent partner, parent, son or daughter, or legal guardian of a citizen of the United States; and (ii) submits to the Secretary of Homeland Security an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may reasonably require. (B) Numerical limitations Notwithstanding any other provision of law, an alien admitted to the United States under this section shall not be subject to any numerical limitation.; and (2) by striking subsection (e). (b) Regulations The Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate regulations setting forth procedures and requirements with respect to the processing and adjudication of affirmative applications for cancellation of removal under paragraph (7) of section 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1229b(b)), as added by subsection (a)(1)(B).