; (ii) knowingly used documentation issued under this section for an unlawful or fraudulent purpose; or (iii) was absent from the United States for— (I) any single period longer than 180 days in violation of the requirement under paragraph (1)(B)(ii)(II); or (II) for more than 180 days in the aggregate during any calendar year, unless the alien’s failure to timely return was due to extenuating circumstances beyond the alien’s control. (B) Additional evidence (i) In general In determining whether to revoke an alien’s status under subparagraph (A), the Secretary may require the alien— (I) to submit additional evidence; and (II) to appear for an interview. (ii) Effect of noncompliance The blue card status of an alien who fails to comply with any requirement imposed by the Secretary under clause (i) shall be revoked unless the alien demonstrates to the Secretary’s satisfaction that such failure was reasonably excusable. (C) Invalidation of documentation If an alien’s blue card status is revoked pursuant to subparagraph (A), any documentation issued by the Secretary to such alien under subsection (b)(6) shall automatically be rendered invalid for any purpose except for departure from the United States. (3) Ineligibility for public benefits An alien who has been granted blue card status is not eligible for the Federal means-tested public benefits unavailable to qualified aliens under section 403 of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 ( 8 U.S.C. 1613 ). (4) Treatment of blue card status An alien granted blue card status shall be considered lawfully present in the United States for all purposes while such alien remains in such status, except that the alien— (A) is not entitled to the premium assistance tax credit authorized under section 36B of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 ( 26 U.S.C. 36B ) for his or her coverage; (B) shall be subject to the rules applicable to individuals who are not lawfully present set forth in subsection (e) of such section