; and (ii) has been continuously present in the United States between November 20, 2014, and the date on which the alien submits an application under subsection (a); or (B) who is the spouse, child, or unmarried son or daughter of an alien described in subparagraph (A). (2) Determination of continuous physical presence For purposes of establishing the period of continuous physical presence referred to in paragraph (1)(A)(ii), an alien shall not be considered to have failed to maintain continuous physical presence by reasons of an absence, or absences, from the United States for any period or periods amounting in the aggregate to not more than 180 days. (c) Stay of removal (1) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security shall promulgate regulations establishing procedures through which an alien, who is subject to a final order of deportation, removal, or exclusion, may seek a stay of such order based upon the filing of an application under subsection (a). (2) During certain proceedings Notwithstanding any provision in the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.), the Secretary of Homeland Security may not order an alien to be removed from the United States if the alien is in exclusion, deportation, or removal proceedings under any provision of such Act and has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (a) unless the Secretary has made a final determination to deny the application. (3) Work authorization (A) In general The Secretary of Homeland Security may— (i) authorize an alien who has applied for adjustment of status under subsection (a) to engage in employment in the United States while a determination regarding such application is pending