Terms of permanent resident status on a conditional basis

(a) Period of status Permanent resident status on a conditional basis is— (1) valid for a period of 8 years, unless such period is extended by the Secretary; and (2) subject to termination under subsection (c). (b) Notice of requirements At the time an alien obtains permanent resident status on a conditional basis, the Secretary shall provide notice to the alien regarding the provisions of this Act and the requirements to have the conditional basis of such status removed. (c) Termination of status The Secretary may terminate the permanent resident status on a conditional basis of an alien only if the Secretary— (1) determines that the alien ceases to meet the requirements under paragraph (1)(C) of section 3(b), subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of that section; and (2) prior to the termination, provides the alien— (A) notice of the proposed termination; and (B) the opportunity for a hearing to provide evidence that the alien meets such requirements or otherwise contest the termination. (d) Return to previous immigration status (1) In general Except as provided in paragraph (2), an alien whose permanent resident status on a conditional basis expires under subsection (a)(1) or is terminated under subsection (c) or whose application for such status is denied shall return to the immigration status that the alien had immediately before receiving permanent resident status on a conditional basis or applying for such status, as appropriate. (2) Special rule for temporary protected status An alien whose permanent resident status on a conditional basis expires under subsection (a)(1) or is terminated under subsection (c) or whose application for such status is denied and who had temporary protected status under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a) immediately before receiving or applying for such permanent resident status on a conditional basis, as appropriate, may not return to such temporary protected status if— (A) the relevant designation under section 244(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1254a(b)) has been terminated; or (B) the Secretary determines that the reason for terminating the permanent resident status on a conditional basis renders the alien ineligible for such temporary protected status.