; (ii) has been convicted of 2 or more crimes involving moral turpitude; or (iii) has ordered, incited, assisted, or otherwise participated in the persecution of any person on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. (2) Relationship of application to certain orders (A) In general An alien present in the United States who has been subject to an order of exclusion, deportation, or removal, or has been ordered to depart voluntarily from the United States under any provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.) may, notwithstanding such order, apply for adjustment of status under paragraph (1) if otherwise qualified under such paragraph. (B) Separate motion not required An alien described in subparagraph (A) may not be required, as a condition of submitting or granting such application, to file a separate motion to reopen, reconsider, or vacate the order described in subparagraph (A). (C) Effect of decision by Secretary If the Secretary of Homeland Security adjusts the status of an alien pursuant to an application under paragraph (1), the Secretary shall cancel the order described in subparagraph (A). If the Secretary of Homeland Security makes a final decision to deny such adjustment of status, the order shall be effective and enforceable to the same extent as if the application had not been made. (b) Aliens eligible for adjustment of status (1) In general The benefits provided under subsection (a) shall apply to any alien— (A) who is— (i) a national of Liberia; 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)