; (B) to identify or prevent fraudulent claims for protected status under this section; (C) for national security purposes; and (D) in relation to the investigation or prosecution of any felony not related to the alien’s immigration status. (4) Penalty Whoever knowingly discloses or uses information in violation of this subsection shall be fined not more than $10,000. (k) Treatment during period of protected status During a period in which an alien is granted protected status under this section— (1) the alien shall be considered a qualified alien for purposes of title IV of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996; (2) the alien may travel abroad without the prior consent of the Secretary; and (3) for purposes of adjustment of status under section 245 and change of classification under section 248, the alien shall be considered as having been inspected and admitted into the United States, and as being in, and maintaining lawful status as a nonimmigrant. (l) Clarification Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the Secretary to deny protected status to an alien based on the alien's immigration status or to require any alien, as a condition of being granted such status, either to relinquish nonimmigrant or other status the alien may have or to execute any waiver of other rights under this chapter. The granting of protected status under this section shall not be considered to be inconsistent with the granting of nonimmigrant status under this chapter. (m) Adjustment of status in cases of extreme hardship (1) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, including section 244(h), the Secretary of Homeland Security shall adjust the status of an alien to that of an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence if the alien— (A) meets the eligibility requirements of paragraphs (1) and (3) of subsection (b)