; or (ii) the Secretary, in the Secretary’s sole and unreviewable discretion, determines that removal of the alien is in the national security, public safety, or foreign policy interest of the United States. (8) Security and law enforcement clearances (A) Biometric and biographic data The Secretary may not grant contingent nonimmigrant status to an alien under this section unless such alien submits biometric and biographic data in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary. (B) Alternative procedures The Secretary may provide an alternative procedure for applicants who cannot provide the biometric data required under subparagraph (A) due to a physical impairment. (C) Clearances (i) Data collection The Secretary shall collect, from each alien applying for status under this section, biometric, biographic, and other data that the Secretary determines to be appropriate— (I) to conduct national security and law enforcement checks