; and (2) the alien’s presence in the United States is required by the Government with respect to such assistance. (j) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act and shall apply to acts that occur before, on, or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 1107. Special immigrant juvenile status for immigrants unable to reunite with either parent Section 101(a)(27)(J)(i) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(27)(J)(i) ) is amended by striking 1 or both of the immigrant’s parents and inserting either of the immigrant’s parents . 1108. Clarification of authority regarding determinations of convictions Section 101(a)(48) of the Immigration and National Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(48) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (C) In making a determination as to whether a conviction is for— (i) a crime under section 212(a)(2)