; and (4) otherwise satisfies the requirements of this section. (b) Procedures The Secretary shall by rule establish a procedure allowing eligible individuals to apply for the relief available under this section without requiring placement in removal proceedings and without requiring the immediate availability of an immigrant visa pursuant to the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1101 et seq.). Such procedure shall provide for the ability of a minor to apply for such relief, including through a legal guardian or counsel. Except as provided in subsection (g), aliens provided status under this section shall not be subject to, or counted against, any numerical limitation under sections 201 through 203 of the Immigration and Nationality Act ( 8 U.S.C. 1151–1153 ). (c) Application fee The Secretary may require an alien applying for permanent resident status under this section to pay a reasonable fee that is commensurate with the cost of processing the application. (d) Submission of biometric and biographic data The Secretary may not grant an alien permanent resident status under this section unless the alien submits biometric and biographic data, in accordance with procedures established by the Secretary. The Secretary shall provide an alternative procedure for aliens who are unable to provide such biometric or biographic data because of a physical impairment. (e) Background checks (1) Requirement for background checks The Secretary shall utilize biometric, biographic, and other data that the Secretary determines appropriate— (A) to conduct security and law enforcement background checks of an alien seeking permanent resident status under this section