; (2) by striking paragraph (3); (3) in paragraph (4), by striking while the person is under the age of 18 years— and inserting at any time— ; and (4) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (3). (b) Clarification regarding deceased parents of children born abroad and out of wedlock Section 309 ( 8 U.S.C. 1409 ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (d) Nothing in this section shall be construed to preclude a person who is a citizen or national of the United States by virtue of a provision of this section from establishing such status under this title after the death of the person’s father, mother, or parents. . (c) Application of citizenship provisions The amendments made by this Act shall apply to persons born out of wedlock who are alive on or after the date of the enactment of this Act. 302. Allow aunts and uncles or grandparents to adopt orphaned or abandoned children of the deceased relative Section 101(b)(1) ( 8 U.S.C. 1101(b)(1) ) is amended— (1) by striking or at the end of subparagraph (E) and inserting a semicolon; (2) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (F) and inserting a colon; (3) by striking the period at the end of subparagraph (G) and inserting ; and