; 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. 104. Removal of conditional basis of permanent resident status (a) Eligibility for removal of conditional basis (1) In general Subject to paragraph (2), the Secretary shall remove the conditional basis of an alien’s permanent resident status granted under this title and grant the alien status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien— (A) is described in section 102(b)(1)(C), subject to paragraphs (2) and (3) of that section 102(b); (B) has not abandoned the alien’s residence in the United States; and (C) (i) has acquired a degree from an institution of higher education or has completed at least 2 years, in good standing, in a postsecondary vocational program or in a program for a bachelor’s degree or higher degree in the United States; (ii) has served in the Uniformed Services for at least the period for which the alien was obligated to serve on active duty and, if discharged, received an honorable discharge; or (iii) has been employed for periods totaling at least 3 years and at least 80 percent of the time that the alien has had a valid employment authorization, except that any period during which the alien is not employed while having a valid employment authorization and is enrolled in an institution of higher education, a secondary school, or an education program described in section 102(b)(1)(D)(iii), shall not count toward the time requirements under this clause. (2) Hardship exception The Secretary shall remove the conditional basis of an alien’s permanent resident status and grant the alien status as an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien— (A) satisfies the requirements under subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (1); (B) demonstrates compelling circumstances for the inability to satisfy the requirements under subparagraph (C) of such paragraph