; (2) in paragraphs (1)(E)(ii), (1)(E)(iii), and (1)(H)(I)(I), by inserting or permanent partner after spouse ; and (3) in paragraphs (2)(E)(i) and (3)(C)(ii), by inserting or permanent partner after spouse each place it appears. 214. Removal proceedings Section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229a ) is amended— (1) in the heading of subsection (c)(7)(C)(iv), by inserting permanent partners, after spouses, ; and (2) in subsection (e)(1), by inserting or permanent partner after spouse . 215. Cancellation of removal; adjustment of status Section 240A(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1229b(b) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)(D), by inserting or permanent partner after spouse ; (2) in the heading for paragraph (2), by inserting , permanent partner, after spouse ; and (3) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting , permanent partner, after spouse each place it appears. 216. Adjustment of status of nonimmigrant to that of person admitted for permanent residence (a) Prohibition on adjustment of status Section 245(d) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(d) ) is amended by inserting or permanent partnership after marriage . (b) Avoiding immigration fraud Section 245(e) of such Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1255(e) ) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1), by inserting or permanent partnership after marriage